Zilhaj moon sighted, Eidul Azha announced in Pakistan
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Zilhaj moon sighted, Eidul Azha announced in Pakistan

May 17, 2026
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KARACHI: The Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee announced on Sunday evening that the Zilhaj crescent has been spotted, meaning Eidul Azha will officially be celebrated across the country on May 27. The declaration followed the main moon-sighting session held in Karachi today, which took place alongside simultaneous regional gatherings of zonal committees

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Pakistanis to receive passports at their doorstep: Officials
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Pakistanis to receive passports at their doorstep: Officials

May 17, 2026
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ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGIP) is preparing to roll out a countrywide passport shipping service alongside an automated digital assistant to streamline the process for citizens, according to DG Muhammad Ali Randhawa on Sunday. Speaking to the media, Randhawa revealed that passport seekers will shortly be

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India pursuing deliberate and revisionist anti-Pakistan policy: Lt Gen (R) Muhammad Saeed
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India pursuing deliberate and revisionist anti-Pakistan policy: Lt Gen (R) Muhammad Saeed

May 17, 2026
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ISLAMABAD: Former Corps Commander Karachi, Lieutenant General (retired) Muhammad Saeed, has stated that the recent threatening remarks made by the Indian Army Chief against Pakistan reflect a deliberate, aggressive, hyperactive, and revisionist Pakistan-specific foreign policy approach adopted by New Delhi. According to the retired top commander, contrary to Indian grand

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Beware of honey trap: another RAW linked account exposed on Twitter
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Beware of honey trap: another RAW linked account exposed on Twitter

May 17, 2026
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ISLAMABAD: A social media account has emerged that claims to support Pakistan but is alleged to be operated by India’s external intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). This account is believed to promote a specific narrative through its various posts while presenting itself as a critical patriot. However,

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ISPR slams Indian army chief over provocative statements on Pakistan
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ISPR slams Indian army chief over provocative statements on Pakistan

May 17, 2026
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RAWALPINDI: A statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that the Indian Chief of Army Staff made a provocative statement, which cannot be ignored. According to the ISPR, the Indian Chief of Army Staff made a provocative statement in a recent interview, suggesting that Pakistan should decide if

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Authorities impose new rules for livestock vehicles on motorways during Eid Al-Adha
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Authorities impose new rules for livestock vehicles on motorways during Eid Al-Adha

May 17, 2026
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ISLAMABAD: The National Highways and Motorways Authority has imposed a complete ban on the entry of vehicles loaded with animals onto motorways on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha.  According to a spokesperson for the Motorway Police, the decision was taken to maintain public safety and traffic flow. Overloaded and unfit

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Govt announces dates for Matric annual examination results
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Govt announces dates for Matric annual examination results

May 17, 2026
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LAHORE: Initial dates for the announcement of matriculation annual examination results across Punjab have been finalised, bringing clarity for students, parents and educational institutions awaiting the outcome. According to sources, all educational boards in Punjab have completed consultations on the result schedule. As per the tentative plan, the result of

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Sharp rise in Khula cases puts pressure on family courts
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Sharp rise in Khula cases puts pressure on family courts

May 17, 2026
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ISLAMABAD: A significant increase in khula and maintenance cases has been recorded in the family courts of Islamabad, placing growing pressure on the judicial system. It is reported that more than 300 family cases including those involving khula, maintenance and divorce cases are filed on a daily basis in the

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Govt to publicly declare assets of senior officials by December
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Govt to publicly declare assets of senior officials by December

May 17, 2026
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ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to introduce a comprehensive asset declaration system for senior public officials by December 2026 as part of broader anti-corruption and transparency reforms. Under the proposed framework, details of officials’ assets and confidential financial information will be made publicly accessible through a centralized digital system, according

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Ruet-e-Hilal committee to meet today for Zilhaj moon sighting
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Ruet-e-Hilal committee to meet today for Zilhaj moon sighting

May 17, 2026
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KARACHI: Pakistan is set to determine the beginning of the Islamic month of Zilhaj as the country’s central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee prepares to convene, a meeting that will also pave the way for the official announcement of this year’s Eidul Azha date. The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has been summoned for a

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