ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced that there will be no electricity or gas loadshedding during Sehr and Iftar timings throughout the holy month of Ramazan, ensuring uninterrupted utility services for fasting citizens across Pakistan. Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and Power Minister Awais Leghari made the announcement during a joint press conference,…
🌙 Ramadan Moon Sighted in Pakistan – First Fast on February 19 The Crescent Moon of Ramadan 2026 Sighted in Pakistan The crescent moon of Ramadan has officially been sighted in Pakistan, marking the beginning of the holy month. The first fast (Roza) will be observed on February 19, following the confirmation by religious authorities….
Sindh CM Presides Over 50th PPP Policy Board Meeting; Major Projects Cleared for Education, Transport and Ecotourism KARACHI: Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presided over the 50th meeting of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Policy Board at CM House, approving a wide-ranging set of development initiatives spanning education, transport, ecotourism and industrial growth across Sindh….
Pakistan is set to make tactical adjustments to its playing XI ahead of a crucial Group A encounter against Namibia in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be played at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground on Wednesday. With qualification for the Super Eight stage at stake, the team management is closely analysing…
The Sindh Education Department on Wednesday officially announced revised school timings for all public and private educational institutions across the province during the holy month of Ramazan 2026. According to the notification, primary schools operating in single shifts will function from 8:00am to 12:30pm, while double-shift schools will operate from 7:30am to 11:30am and 11:45am…
Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari on Wednesday stated that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s foremost priority is to make Punjab a drug-free province. She emphasized that protecting students from narcotics is a collective responsibility of society. During her visit to the Punjab Anti-Narcotics Force (PANF) headquarters, Director General Brigadier Mazhar Iqbal briefed the minister on the…
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed serious concern over what it describes as a pattern of staged police encounters allegedly carried out by the Crime Control Department (CCD) in Punjab. The commission warned that such actions could undermine constitutional protections and weaken the rule of law in the province. In a detailed…
The opposition alliance, Tehreek-i-Tahafuz-i-Ayin-i-Pakistan (TTAP), on Wednesday announced the conclusion of its prolonged sit-in outside Parliament House, staged over concerns regarding the health of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Despite ending the protest, TTAP reaffirmed its key demand that Imran Khan be granted uninterrupted access to his personal doctors and allowed private meetings with his…
The 16th National Assembly of Pakistan has successfully concluded its second parliamentary year, marking a period of significant legislative progress and strengthened oversight. During the year, lawmakers passed a total of 46 bills into law, including 40 government bills and six private members’ bills. In addition, the House adopted 27 resolutions addressing key national issues….
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will hold its official meeting today in Peshawar to sight the moon marking the beginning of Ramazan in Pakistan. The committee will carefully observe the moon to determine the official start of the holy month of fasting. Religious scholars, government officials, and media representatives are expected to attend the meeting to…
