Astronomers predict likely date for Eid al-Adha 2026
ISLAMABAD: Astronomers have forecast that Eid al-Adha in Pakistan is likely to fall on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, based on lunar calculations, according to scientific estimates. According to experts, the new moon is expected to be born in the early hours of May 17–18, 2026, at approximately 1:15 a.m. local
Good news for govt employees, major increase in allowances
The Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court, Aminuddin Khan, has approved a significant increase in allowances for court employees, raising judicial and utility allowances by up to 50 per cent of the current basic salary. According to an office order issued following the approval, the revised allowances will take
PM issues key directives for electricity consumers
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday chaired a high-level meeting on energy sector reforms, directing authorities to prioritise consumer facilitation, reduce system losses, and accelerate the adoption of modern technology. The prime minister emphasised the need to improve facilities for both industrial and domestic electricity consumers, while calling for
Internal rifts within PTI intensified
Internal divisions within the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) have deepened, following reports of a heated exchange between Secretary General Salman Akram Raja and Additional Secretary General Firdous Shamim Naqvi. Sources indicate that during a discussion last night within the core committee regarding organizational matters, tensions escalated significantly, leading to bitter words
#PConnectsMarkaEHaq leads the X trending chart in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The hashtag #PConnectsMarkaEHaq continued to dominate conversations on X, maintaining its position among Pakistan’s top national trends amid sustained user engagement. Digital monitoring indicates that the hashtag generated a high volume of impressions within a short span, with users sharing posts, videos, and commentary linked to the Pakistan Connect
NHMP introduces digital payment system for driving license fees
ISLAMABAD: A cashless system has been introduced for driving license fees, allowing citizens to make payments via their mobile phones without needing to visit banks. The National Highways and Motorway Police has implemented this digital payment system to enhance convenience for citizens. This initiative was inaugurated by DIG Operations Asghar
Saudi Arabia restores previous hajj policy for children
ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has reversed its recent policy regarding underage pilgrims and reinstated the previous guidelines, allowing children over 12 years of age to perform Hajj. Under the revised decision, the earlier restriction on children under 15 has been lifted, permitting younger pilgrims to accompany
52 civilian martyred and 82 injured during Afghan regime attacks since Eidul Fitr
PESHAWAR,Recent cross-border hostilities initiated by Afghan forces have resulted in the martyrdom of 52 Pakistani civilians and left 82 others injured since the conclusion of Eidul Fitr. Government and security officials report that the “Afghan regime” has repeatedly targeted civilian populations in the border regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and
US awards F-16 upgrade contract for Pakistan
The United States Air Force has awarded a $488 million contract to Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. for long-term engineering and technical support of F-16 Fighting Falcon radar systems, with Pakistan among the countries covered by the deal. The contract covers support for multiple partner countries under the US Foreign Military
Zardari returns home after completing five days visit of China
President Asif Ali Zardari has returned home after completing a 5-day official visit to China. At the end of the visit, the President left for Pakistan from Sanya Airport, where he was seen off by senior leader of the Chinese Communist Party Wang Qiang. According to official sources, significant progress





