ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Muslim Ummah and pilgrims on the occasion of Hajj, describing this blessed day as the finest opportunity to seek Allah’s mercy and forgiveness.In his message, the Prime Minister said that Pakistan prays for peace, security, and stability across the world. He called…
According to US media, the discussions will not immediately lead to a final settlement. Contentious issues will likely be negotiated later, including details of Iranian sanctions relief, the release of frozen Iranian funds, and US demands for Iran to curb its nuclear ambitions.
MAKKAH AL-MUKARRAMAH — Sheikh Ali Abdur Rahman Al-Hudhaifi, Imam of Masjid-e-Nabawi, delivered the Hajj sermon (Khutbah-e-Hajj) from Masjid Nimrah on the plains of Arafat, addressing millions of pilgrims gathered from across the world.In his address, Sheikh Al-Hudhaifi urged the global Muslim community to uphold the fear of Allah and embrace Taqwa (God-consciousness), calling it a…
An eyewitness caught the moment a car on the edge of a broken bridge in China fell into a fast-flowing river after the structure gave way on 25 May. The incident occurred in flood hit Xiaogan, a city in China’s Hubei province, after days of heavy and prolonged rainfall. The driver and passengers managed to…
More than 12,000 rescuers to be deployed across Punjab during Eid holidaysBy Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab Emergency Service Rescue 1122 will remain on high alert across all tehsils of the province during the Eid-ul-Adha holidays to ensure timely emergency response services, Secretary Emergency Services Department Dr. Rizwan Naseer said while reviewing district emergency…
Lahore Police arrest 99 in crackdown on illegal cattle marketsBy Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Lahore Police have arrested 99 individuals during ongoing operations against illegal cattle markets established across the provincial capital.According to a spokesperson for Lahore Police, cases have also been registered at various police stations against those involved in setting up unauthorized cattle markets…
Says need to expand tax net instead of increasing pressure on existing taxpayersBy Dr Ansab Ali, Lahore PakistanLAHORE: Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has presented its Shadow Budget for the fiscal year 2026–27 and urged the government to design a balanced, business-friendly and relief-oriented federal budget. The Chamber said this is necessary to ensure…
By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore PakistanSAHIWAL: Deputy Commissioner Sahiwal Captain (R) Samiullah Farooq has called upon religious scholars to play an active role in promoting social reform, public cleanliness, civic responsibility, and adherence to the law during Eid-ul-Adha, emphasizing that their cooperation is essential for ensuring a clean, safe, and peaceful environment for citizens.He expressed these…
