Article: Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, is expected to begin on February 19 in several countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Turkey, Australia, and Oman. However, the first sighting of the Ramadan moon has not been observed in these countries, leading to widespread speculation. In Indonesia, the official TV channel has announced that the first day of Ramadan will be on Thursday, February 19, following the traditional calendar. On the other hand, those following the Western calendar will observe the start of Ramadan on Wednesday, February 18. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia’s Royal Court has convened a high-level meeting at the…
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Saudi Arabia has decided to celebrate its founding day with grand festivities. The decision was made during a cabinet meeting chaired by the King and the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, in Riyadh. The country is preparing to witness the crescent moon of Ramadan, with a large gathering scheduled to take place at the Hota Sader location. According to the Saudi media, the King has extended his congratulations to the Muslim world on the arrival of Ramadan and has instructed the provision of excellent facilities to pilgrims during the holy month. A total…
The moon of Ramadan has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, marking the beginning of the holy month of fasting. According to a statement released by the Royal Court of Saudi Arabia, the moon was spotted in the eastern region of the country. The first day of Ramadan is expected to fall on February 18, while other countries in the region, including Turkey, Australia, and Oman, will begin fasting on February 19. In the UAE, the moon was also sighted, and the National Moon Sighting Committee announced that the first day of Ramadan will be on February 18. The sighting was…
Article: A divergence of opinions among various Muslim groups has led to Ramadan beginning on different days in several countries, including the United Kingdom. According to the Gregorian calendar, which is widely followed in the UK, Ramadan will commence on Wednesday, February 18. However, the Ahle Sunnat movement in the UK has declared that Ramadan will begin on Thursday, February 18. Mosques in the UK, which are following the traditional calendar, will hold their first Taraweeh prayers today. It is worth noting that Saudi Arabia, along with several other Gulf states, has already sighted the crescent moon, indicating that the…
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif concluded his high-level delegation’s visit to Austria, accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Minister for Information, Atta Tarar. During his visit, the Premier held a crucial meeting with Austria’s Chancellor Karl Nehammer, signing multiple notes on bilateral cooperation. The delegation also addressed the Pakistani and Austrian business communities, and participated in a conference at the UN Vienna Center in Vienna. At the conference, the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, and other officials highlighted Pakistan’s stance and views. The conference was attended by the Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano…
Article: A joint operation by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Karachi’s Shah Latif Town resulted in the deaths of four suspected terrorists. The operation, which involved exchanges of gunfire, led to the recovery of a kalashnikov, hand grenades, and explosives from the hideout. Two CTD officials were also injured during the operation. According to the CTD, the identities of the deceased terrorists are Jaleel, Niaz, and Hamdan, with efforts being made to identify the fourth deceased. Some accomplices of the terrorists managed to escape, and a cordon has been put in place to apprehend them. The explosives recovered from the…
Article: Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast light rain and strong winds for Karachi today. The city is expected to experience a slight increase in temperature during the weekend. In other parts of the country, the western seasonal system is intensifying, affecting the northwestern and border areas of Balochistan, including Chaman. Meanwhile, severe fog has led to the closure of Motorway M2 from Lahore to Harnai, while Lahore-Sialkot Motorway M11 is also shut down. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Saeed Afridi has stated that hoarding and price-fixing during the holy month of Ramadan are unacceptable. Allama Iqbal’s niece, Alima Khan, has…
Pakistan’s former prime minister and PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s health has been a cause for concern for his party’s leadership since February 9. Amidst the ongoing preparations for the holy month of Ramadan, Khan’s condition has become a significant talking point. A shootout occurred in Karachi’s New Karachi Industrial Area on February 16, resulting in the arrest of two suspects, Yousuf and Aziz, who were injured in the exchange of fire. The police claimed that the suspects had been involved in a shootout with law enforcement officials. However, some of their accomplices managed to escape, and a search operation is…
The police in Gujranwala have confirmed that four people were brutally murdered by armed men, and in an ensuing encounter, the culprits were killed by the police. According to the police, the suspects were being taken into custody when they opened fire at the police mobile near Wapda Town. The police further claimed that the suspects were responsible for the murder of a woman and her two children, among four others. The body of the deceased suspect has been shifted to a hospital for an autopsy. In a separate development, the Sindh government has signed an agreement with the US…
A moderate earthquake measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale struck the Sibi district in Balochistan, Pakistan, on an unspecified date. The earthquake’s epicenter was located 125 kilometers east of Sibi, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department. The seismic activity was also felt in Washuk and adjacent areas, where the intensity was recorded at 3.4 on the Richter scale. Fortunately, there were no reports of any damage or casualties resulting from the earthquake. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership, led by Barrister Salman Akram Raja, has expressed its concern over the recent health issues faced by the party’s Chairman, Imran Khan. Separately,…
