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The Armed Forces also expressed hope that Eid-ul-Fitr brings peace, prosperity, and blessings for Pakistan. Rawalpindi: Pakistan’s Armed Forces have extended heartfelt Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to the nation, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, along with Admiral Naveed Ashraf and Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, conveyed their warm wishes, expressing hope that the …

Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated across the country today (Saturday) with deep religious devotion and joyful spirit, marking the conclusion of the sacred month of Ramadan. The day commenced with special Eid prayers offered in mosques and open grounds, where large gatherings of worshippers prayed for unity, peace, and prosperity of the Muslim Ummah and the nation. Eid congregations are taking …

Zardari described Eid as the reward for the month of Ramadan, highlighting the spiritual renewal, patience, piety, and selflessness it fosters. ISLAMABAD:  On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended heartfelt greetings to the people of Pakistan and the global Muslim community, emphasizing unity, brotherhood, and national solidarity. President Zardari described Eid as …

He noted that international oil prices have skyrocketed, with Gulf crude rising from $72 per barrel just weeks ago to $158 per barrel today ISLAMABAD:  Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that petrol and diesel prices will remain unchanged, providing relief to consumers amid surging global oil costs. In a televised address, the Prime Minister extended heartfelt Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to …

Trump said NATO countries could easily help restore maritime traffic in the strait but have failed to do so. Washington: US President Donald Trump sharply criticized North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies for their lack of cooperation in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which has been blocked by Iranian actions. According to international news agencies, Trump said NATO countries could …

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei further noted that Iranian public unity would thwart the ambitions of enemies. TEHRAN: Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Saturday stated that national unity will force enemies to retreat. Addressing the nation, Khamenei said that the country has continued both fasting and jihad, thanking Allah that the adversary has been weakened. He emphasized that foreign …

Authorities have released prayer timings across the city to facilitate citizens in offering Eid prayers. KARACHI: The Karachi city will join the rest of Pakistan in celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr on Saturday, March 21, following the announcement by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. Authorities have released prayer timings across the city to facilitate citizens in offering Eid prayers. In major residential and commercial …

The study analyzed data from nearly 23,000 individuals collected under the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. A new study highlights the importance of sleep in preventing chronic diseases like Type 2 diabetes, especially as people age and the risk of health issues increases. Published in the medical journal BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care, the research examined the relationship …

KARACHI: The Counter Terrorism Department, in collaboration with an intelligence agency, successfully disrupted a terror plot aimed at Karachi’s railway system, leading to the arrest of five suspected terrorists. DIG CTD Ghulam Azfar Mahesar said the arrested suspects Jhanoor, Ali Jan, Noor Muhammad, Jamak, and Niaz were found in possession of explosives, IEDs, and weapons. According to officials, the suspects …

It is worth noting that the operation had been temporarily halted in respect of Eid al-Fitr and on the request of brotherly Islamic countries. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has termed the claim by the Afghan Taliban spokesperson regarding a violation of the temporary suspension of “Operation Ghazab-Lil-Haq” as “ridiculous.” According to the Ministry of Information, no ceasefire violation has been committed by …