Scientists at the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) have predicted the visible sighting of the crescent moon in the month of Rabi-ul-Awwal. According to the SUPARCO statement, it is likely that the crescent moon will be visible on the evening of 21 December. The statement further adds that the moon is expected to appear at 6:43 am on 20 December. By sunset on 21 December, the age of the moon will be 35 hours and 26 minutes. The interval between sunset and moonset in coastal areas is expected to be approximately 63 minutes. The possibility of the crescent moon being visible on the evening of 21 December is high, based on astronomical calculations. It is possible that the first day of Rabi-ul-Awwal may fall on 22 December. The final announcement regarding the sighting of the moon will be made by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. A spokesperson for the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) clarified that the limited flight movement is a routine security measure.
Foggy conditions prevailed in Karachi this morning, with visibility reduced to a few meters in some areas. A severe storm with strong winds and heavy rain hit Chaman city and its surrounding areas, including Quetta and Toba Achakzai. The storm resulted in power outages, fallen trees, and damaged walls. President Asif Ali Zardari has arrived in Iraq on a four-day visit, where he was received by Iraqi officials in Baghdad. An earthquake was felt in the Khuzdar district of Balochistan. According to Chairman Public Accounts Committee (PAC) for Balochistan, Asghar Tareen, the committee has sent out 22 billion rupees in notice to various government departments over the past year. Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has responded to comments made by Indian writer Javed Akhtar. Karachi Municipal Commissioner Afzal Zaidi has been barred from traveling abroad. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stated that the federal government has not provided them with the remaining 4300 billion rupees. Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman, has said that Israel must be removed from Gaza to establish peace. Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, stated that appeals and cases will be dealt with accordingly. Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Khalid Mehmood Malik, stated that books are our heritage. Karachi is a small Pakistan that guides the larger nation, and Karachi is a global book fair that renews faith and confidence. Three children died due to poisoning in the Zehri area, while the ages of the children ranged between one and seven years. The couple was rushed to the hospital in an unconscious state. Accused Iqbal has been sentenced to death and a fine of five million rupees for one crime, while for the second crime, he was sentenced to life imprisonment and a fine of five million rupees. According to Nepalese sources, the net metering policy has been renamed as the Nepal Solar Consumers Act 2025. Members of the barat wore the same attire. According to a document, 50 Beretta sniper rifles, 100 sniper rifles, and 1250 new automatic guns ‘TWS’ are to be purchased. New Zealand’s Tom Latham and Devon Conway have set a record in the history of test cricket. This flight departed this week’s morning from the launch pad in Blue Origin, Texas, near the city of Van Horn. Australia has secured a decisive lead in the Ashes series, winning three zeros out of five test matches.
