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In a significant announcement, the President of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, has stated that Pakistan will observe a single-day fast this year, Allah willing. During an exclusive interview on ‘Jeo Pakistan’ on Geo News, Maulana Azad revealed that the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee’s meeting is currently underway in Peshawar, as has been the case for several years. The committee, comprising the Ministry of Science, Meteorological Department, and Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), guides the nation on sighting the moon for Ramadan.
While the Meteorological Department and Ministry of Science provide direction on moon sighting, SUPARCO’s spokesperson has indicated that the first fast of Ramadan might take place today. According to SUPARCO, the new moon was born at 5:01 pm Pakistan Standard Time on Tuesday, and it is expected to be visible in the sky at sunset today.
In other news, Pakistan has expressed concern over the Taliban’s (TTP) leadership presence in Afghanistan. A significant oil and gas discovery has been made in the Tando Allahyar district of Sindh. Speaking on behalf of the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), it has been announced that the daily gas production from the DWS-3 well is expected to be 97 million cubic feet.
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has expressed deep sorrow and condoled the family of a 22-year-old medical student who passed away at the Faisal Medical College in Lahore. The Council has also prayed for the family’s strength and resilience during this difficult time.
A divisional forest officer in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Swat district has been accused of embezzling Rs 6.66 crore. Senior politician and Senator Faisal Vawda revealed that his friend Rana Sana Ullah had claimed that the PTI founder had been offered a deal twice.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Russia in the second week of March. The All-Parties Conference (APC), chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, has approved a sum of Rs 25 billion for the Ramadan Relief Package.
In a separate incident, eight people were injured in the Beeddiwan area of Rahim Yar Khan after being attacked by stray dogs. Instead of the recommended medical professionals, Dr. Nadeem Qureshi from the Al-Shifa Trust Hospital was sent to treat the injured, accompanied by Dr. Arif from the PIMS Hospital.
Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport has been upgraded to accommodate the world’s largest Airbus 380 aircraft for landing. The Judicial Commission held a meeting chaired by Justice Agha Faisal to discuss the Gil Plaza tragedy.
Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed their condolences and sympathy after a building collapsed in the Soldier Bazaar area of Karachi.
The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) in Sheikhupura has seized over 1 million liters of liquor and 18 tons of narcotics.
A statement by Sports Board of Pakistan announced that they have timely paid their financial obligations. The announcement also highlighted the administrative and operational irregularities at the Hockey Federation level.
A significant oil and gas discovery has been made in the Tando Allahyar district of Sindh. According to the OGDCL spokesperson, daily gas production from the DWS-3 well is expected to be 97 million cubic feet.
Former British prince Andrew Mountbatten Windsor’s arrest case has also been covered.
