Tag: Ashura
Ashura observed across country amid tight security
ISLAMABAD: Ashura was observed across the country on Tuesday with solemnity to pay homage to Hazrat Imam Husain (AS) and other martyrs of Karbala amid strict...
Muharram processions: Cellular services suspended in parts of Karachi
KARACHI: Sindh government has approached relevant authorities for a partial ban on mobile services along the routes of processions on Muharram 9-10 while also...
District administration finalises security plan for Ashura
LAHORE: The district administration and Municipal Corporation Lahore (MCL) have finalised a strict and foolproof security plan for maintaining peace during processions and majalis...
FM Qureshi asks Iraq to issue visas to Pakistani pilgrims
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday expressed concern over the non-issuance of visas to Pakistani Zaireen (pilgrims) aspiring to visit Iraq.
In a meeting...
Martyrs of Karbala teach us to uphold supremacy of truth: president,...
ISLAMABAD: President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) was a lesson for everyone to...
9th Muharram processions taken out countrywide amid strict security
ISLAMABAD: Processions to observe the 9th Muharram were taken out across the country amid strict security arrangements with due solemnity and sanctity to pay...
Imam Hussain taught us to remain steadfast while upholding the truth:...
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan, in his message to the nation on Youm-e-Ashura, said that Imam Hussain (A.S) has taught us to remain steadfast...
9th of Muharram observed with solemnity
--Aleem Khan directs best possible security arrangements for day of Ashura
LAHORE: The 9th of Muharram on Thursday was observed with due solemnity and sanctity to...
9th Muharram being observed across country today
LAHORE: The 9th of Muharram is being observed throughout the country on Thursday with due solemnity and sanctity to pay homage to the sacrifices...
IGP directs strict security measures across province for Ashura
LAHORE: Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Muhammad Tahir on Wednesday said that the department would remain on high alert to ensure a peaceful environment...
Public holidays on 9th, 10th Muharram: govt
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced public holiday on 9th and 10th of Muharram which will fall on 20th (Thursday) and 21st September Friday.
The interior...
Four-layered security to be deployed at sensitive places on Ashura: IGP
LAHORE: Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Muhammad Tahir has said that four-layered security would be provided to majalis and processions in sensitive districts during...
Muharram moon not sighted, Ashura on 21st
Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Mufti Muneebur Rehman on Monday announced that the moon of Muharram-ul-Haram, the first month of the 1440 Hijri, had not...
Marriyum pays tribute to Imam Hussain, his companions
ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb, in a message issued on the eve of Yaum-e-Ashura, has said that the exalted...
Ulema’s role appreciated for peace during Ashura
LAHORE: Ulema from all schools of thought have played an admirable role for maintaining peace and sectarian harmony during Ashura-e-Muharram.
Punjab Minister for Local Government Manshullah...
Youm-e-Ashur observed amid stringent security
KARACHI: As elsewhere, Youm-e-Ashur, Muharram 10, was observed in the metropolis on Sunday with due reverence to pay homage to the supreme sacrifice of...
PPP sets up medical camps for mourners
KARACHI: On the directives of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the PPP has set up medical camps in Malir, Shah Faisal,...