Tag: Muharram

Lahore: Pillion riding banned on Muharram 9, 10

LAHORE: Lahore Commissioner Abdullah Khan Sunbal on Saturday said that pillion riding would be banned on Muharram 9 and 10 in the provincial capital...

CM reviews security arrangements for Muharram

LAHORE: A high-level meeting was held today under the chair of Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif to review security arrangements for maintaining law & order...

Fulfilling objectives of Pakistan’s creation is every citizen’s responsibility: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said that upholding the basic objectives of the creation of Pakistan is the responsibility of every citizen. In his...

WCR marks Int’l Peace Day

LAHORE: The World Council of Religions-Pakistan (WCR) organised a special conference on Thursday in Lahore to mark the International Peace Day just ahead of...

ICT bans various sectarian agitators and scholars from entry in capital

Over 12,000 security personnel to perform security duties in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration on Thursday has banned 11 sectarian agitators...

Muharram moon sighted in Pakistan, Ashura on Oct 1

Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Mufti Munibur Rehman announced on Thursday that the moon of Muharramul Haram was sighted in the country and Ashura would...

Mutual efforts to be ensured for peace during Muharram

ISLAMABAD: Headed by Islamabad Deputy Commissioner (DC) Captain (Retd) Mushtaq Ahmed, the officials of district administration and capital police on Tuesday held a meeting...

Road repairs to be completed before Ashura: minister

LAHORE: The patchwork of roads will be completed and hanging electricity cables would be removed before Ashura-e-Muharram, Punjab Cooperatives Minister Muhammad Iqbal Channer said...

16,665 cops deployed for Muharram security in Larkana

LARKANA: Larkana Range Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Abdullah Shaikh on Thursday said that in entire Larkana range, 16,665 policemen will perform their...

WCR moot calls for maintaining peace during Muharram

LAHORE: A peace conference, held under the aegis of World Council of Religion (WCR) yesterday, emphasised the need to eliminate sectarian violence and maintain peace...

City under security threat during Muharram

KARACHI: The suburbs of Karachi are under security threat as terrorists might target processions and religious gatherings during Muharram-ul-Haram. It has been reported that the...

More Shia blood spills amid ‘strict’ Muharram security

10 children among 20 persons reportedly killed as suicide bomber targets Muharram procession in Jacobabad

Katri Bawa Noha Khawans continue to mesmerise mourners on Ashura

Sitting near the Masti gate, the Mohalla is known for producing world-renowned Noha Khawans or elegy singers

10 Shia worshippers killed in Balochistan suicide attack

At least 10 Shias were killed and 10 others wounded when a suicide bomber struck an imambargah in Bagh tehsil of Kachhi district, 300...

Intel Agencies warn of Terrorist attacks in Karachi in Muharram

The intelligence agencies of the country on Thursday dispatched to the high-ups a report regarding sabotage plans in Karachi by terrorists during the holy...

CM reviews Muharram security arrangements

Mobile phone service to remain suspended from 8AM to 10PM on Muharram 10, pillion riding to be banned on Muharram 9 and 10 Punjab Chief...

Rawalpindi: Fool proof security arrangements made for Muharram processions

Fool proof security arrangements have been made by Rawalpindi Administration during the Mehndi processions, senior officials told media on Tuesday. Officials said that no one...