Friday, March 20th, 2026
Eid-ul-Fitr to be celebrated on Saturday with religious fervor
FAISALABAD, MAR 20: Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 would be celebrated across Faisalabad on Saturday with full religious zeal and enthusiasm as the people have started final preparations for the festival across the city. A spokesman of local administration said here on Friday that Eid-ul-Fitr is a time of gratitude, compassion and social harmony and the residents of Faisalabad are set to celebrate the festival in a spirit of unity, brotherhood and festivity. He said that the faithful are expected to offer Eid prayers at major mosques, Eidgahs and open grounds in theRead More
Pakistan, Azerbaijan, Malaysia, Uzbekistan call for restraint, diplomacy to ease Middle East tensions
ISLAMABAD, MAR 20: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke with leaders from Azerbaijan, Malaysia and Uzbekistan on Friday, calling for urgent de-escalation and a diplomatic path to resolve Middle East tensions. The prime minister held separate telephone conversations with Ilham Aliyev, Anwar Ibrahim and Shavkat Mirziyoyev, during which the leaders exchanged Eid ul Fitr greetings and discussed the evolving situation in the Middle East. In his call with President Aliyev, the prime minister conveyed warm Eid wishes to the Azerbaijani leadership and people, which were reciprocated. Both leaders prayed for unityRead More
Experts call for Pakistan food system overhaul
ISLAMABAD, MAR 20 /DNA/ – Pakistan’s food system transformation is elusive sans a comprehensive national food system framework amid emerging challenges, including rapid urbanization, population growth, declining agricultural productivity, inefficient agricultural value chain, and shrinking cultivable land that are key barriers hindering the agrarian nation’s progress to achieving food security. These views were expressed by the experts at a wide-ranging consultation on the “Integrated Roadmap for Sustainable Food Systems Transformation in Pakistan”, a Joint UN Sustainable Development Goal Fund Programme. The consultation was organized by the Sustainable Development Policy InstituteRead More
China welcomes Pak-Afghan temporary ceasefire
BEIJING, Mar 20: China welcomes the temporary ceasefire agreement reached by Pakistan and Afghanistan, foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said. Lin made the remarks at a regular press briefing yesterday after the two countries announced the suspension of military operations during the Eid al-Fitr holiday. Lin said China hoped that both countries would remain calm and restrained, resume peace talks promptly, achieve a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire as soon as possible, resolve differences through dialogue, and jointly maintain peace and stability between the two countries and in the region. ChinaRead More
Uzbek envoy extends Eid ul-Fitr greetings to nation
ISLAMABAD, Mar 20 (DNA): The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Uzbekistan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Alisher Tukhtaev has conveyed warm “Eid ul-Fitr” greetings to the people and government of Pakistan. In a heartfelt message here on Friday, Ambassador Alisher expressed his best wishes for happiness, peace, and prosperity for the Pakistani nation during this joyous festival. “Eid ul-Fitr is a celebration of peace, unity, and compassion. It is a time for us to reflect on shared values and strengthen our bonds of brotherhood, he said. “Uzbekistan and PakistanRead More
President Zardari felicitates Tunisian leadership on National Day
ISLAMABAD, Mar 20 (DNA): President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday extended his warm felicitations to the President of the Republic of Tunisia, Kais Saied, and the friendly people of Tunisia on the auspicious occasion of their National Day. President Zardari highlighted that Pakistan and Tunisia enjoy cordial and enduring relations founded on mutual respect, shared values and the close affinity between the two peoples. The cooperation between the two nations over the years reflects a spirit of friendship and goodwill that continues to guide this engagement. He expressed confidence thatRead More