Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Eid ul Fitr: Petition filed in IHC seeking early announcement of Shawwal moon sighting
ISLAMABAD, MAR 17: As preparations for Eid ul Fitr gain momentum, a citizen has approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking directives for the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to make an early announcement regarding the Shawwal moon sighting. The petition, filed by an individual named Abdullah Shafiq, has been fixed for hearing, with IHC Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar scheduled to hear the plea on Wednesday. In his plea, Shafiq argued that people offer congregational taraweeh prayers due to the delay in the announcement of the moon sighting. Further, heRead More
Ambassador Khalil Hashmi attends Int’l Women’s Day event in Beijing
BEIJING, MAR 17 /DNA/ – Pakistan Embassy College Beijing (PECB), in collaboration with the Women Empowerment and Development Society in Asia-Africa (WEDS.AA), organized an event today to mark the International Women’s Day 2026. The event featured the launch of the ‘WEDSTAR: The AI Picture Book International Co-Creating Project.’ H.E. Mr. Khalil Hashmi, Ambassador of Pakistan to China graced the occasion as Chief Guest. In his remarks, he noted the special significance of this event in the context of 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and ChinaRead More
Russia ready to supply discounted oil to Pakistan, says envoy
ISLAMABAD: Russia’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Albert Khorev, has said Moscow is ready to supply discounted oil to Pakistan, urging the country to benefit from the opportunity. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad on Tuesday, Khorev said that Moscow would sell discounted oil to Pakistan if Islamabad formally approaches his country on the matter. However, the Russian ambassador said no formal contact had yet been made in this regard. The envoy emphasised that the energy sector remained the most important pillar of the two nations’ bilateral cooperation, adding that any progressRead More
Pakistan Day parade cancelled due to austerity measures
ISLAMABAD, MAR 17 /DNA/ – In the backdrop of the ongoing Gulf oil crisis and the consequent austerity measures announced by the Government, it has been decided that the Pakistan Day Parade and associated ceremonial events shall not be held on 23rd March 2026. The day shall, however, be commemorated with dignity and reverence through a simple flag‑hoisting ceremony at appropriate levels. This measure is being taken to ensure that the resilience and unwavering commitment of the nation to the ideals of Pakistan Day remain aligned with the broader austerity framework.Read More
Online sale for PSL 11 tickets gets underway
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday announced that the online sale of the tickets for the highly anticipated Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 has gone live. In the first phase of the sale, the tickets for the upcoming edition of the marquee league, which will feature eight teams for the first time, can be purchased through the website of a private courier service, which has been appointed as the official ticketing partner for the tournament. Meanwhile, the sale of physical tickets will get underway on March 24; furtherRead More
ICCI President hosts ‘Pakistan Investment Potential Summit’
Pakistan possesses massive untapped investment potential: Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan Public-Private partnership vital to unlock Pakistan’s economic prospects: Chaudhry Abdul Majeed ISLAMABAD, MAR 17 /DNA/ – Prominent business leaders and policymakers highlighted Pakistan’s vast investment opportunities and emphasized the pivotal role of the real estate sector in driving economic growth at the Pakistan Investment Potential Summit held in Islamabad. The summit was hosted by President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Sardar Tahir Mehmood, bringing together leading figures from the business community to deliberate on strategies for enhancing investmentRead More