Tuesday, April 11th, 2023
Eid ul Fitr 2023: Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to convene on April 20
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is set to meet on April 20 for the sighting of the Eid ul Fitr crescent moon, a statement from the religious affairs ministry said on Tuesday. The meeting is set to be held at the religious affairs ministry in Islamabad and will be presided over by Ruet-e-Halal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, the statement said. The statement further said the meetings of the zonal committees will be held at designated locations across the country. Ramadan 2023 started on March 23, after much confusion duringRead More
Afghan forces rescue businessman, arrest 3 kidnappers in Kabul
News Desk KABUL, Afghan security forces rescued a businessman from kidnapper in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. The forces also arrested three kidnappers, the General Directorate of Intelligence (GDI) said in a statement on Tuesday. The businessman was kidnapped in Police District 12 of Kabul city and the kidnappers demanded 2 million U.S. dollars as ransom from the victim’s family for his release, the statement said. The GDI personnel, after identifying the location of the kidnappers, launched special operations and rescued the businessman, the statement said, adding the GDI personnelRead More
Justice Isa issues clarification regarding invitation to celebrate Golden Jubilee of Constitution
Agencies ISLAMABAD, Supreme Court judge Justice Qazi Faez Isa on Tuesday issued a clarification regarding invitation to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan (the Constitution). Justice Isa, in the clarification, stated that all the SC judges were invited to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the Constitution. He said prior to accepting the invitation, inquiries were made as to whether there would be political speeches, and assurances were extended that only the Constitution and its making would be spoken about, and the programme sentRead More
Photographic Exhibition on Pakistan held in European Parliament Brussels
DNA Brussels, APR 11: In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and the European Union, a week-long photographic exhibition was inaugurated today at EU Parliament Brussels at an event organized by the Pakistan Mission to the European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg in collaboration with European Parliament. The Photographic exhibition showcased Pakistan’s rich history, heritage, architecture, tourism, sports, as well as religious, cultural and culinary diversity. The exhibition was inaugurated by the Member of the European Parliament MEP Herve’ Juvin. The inauguration ceremony wasRead More
Palestine is most important issue of Islamic world: Iranian Ambassador
DNA PALESTINE, Palestine is the first and the most important issue of the Islamic world, said Ambassador of I.R. Iran to Islamabad Seyed Mohammad Ali Hossaini on Tuesday. The ambassador, in his message, said that the Al-Quds has special significance to Palestine and the Palestinian cause, but beyond that, it is the axis of unity and integration of the Islamic world. It is the day of unity of Muslim countries in fighting against oppression, massacre and occupation and is an opportunity for the world to remember more than 70 yearsRead More
Pakistan Railways to run five special trains on Eid
LAHORE: Pakistan Railways has announced to run five special trains on Eidul Fitr 2023 to facilitate the nationals, reported on Tuesday. Pakistan Railways will run five special trains on Eidul Fitr from Karachi to Lahore and Karachi and Peshawar. The schedule of the special trains will be announced by the railway department soon.