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Abdul Sattar Edhi, A National Pride and Timeless Symbol of Humanity: President, PM Pay Tribute on 10th Death Anniversary
On the 10th death anniversary of legendary humanitarian Abdul Sattar Edhi, Pakistan's President, Prime Minister, and National Assembly Speaker paid glowing tributes to his timeless legacy. Leaders remembered him as a supreme national asset who transcended all social barriers to establish the world’s largest volunteer ambulance network, calling on the youth to carry forward his mission.
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Inflation Hits Eid: Inflation Forces Karachi’s Middle Class to Abandon Individual Sacrifices for Shared Qurbani
Faced with a 50% spike in animal prices and surging transport costs, middle-class families in Karachi are increasingly choosing ijtimai qurbani (collective sacrifice) over individual purchases this Eidul Azha. Mosque committees and welfare groups like Chhipa report a 40% jump in shared bookings, offering per-share packages between Rs 25,000 and Rs 35,000 to offset the soaring costs of livestock and professional butchers.
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No Roadside Animal Sales or Canal Bathing: Punjab Restricts 'Public Nuisance' Activities for Eid Holidays
The Punjab government has imposed Section 144 across the province from May 27 to June 2 to safeguard public health and civic order during Eidul Azha. The Home Department’s directive strictly outlaws the roadside burning of animal remains, the illegal dumping of offal into public drains, swimming in open water bodies, and the sale of sacrificial livestock outside of officially designated cattle markets.
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Sindh Announces Holiday for Schools on Youm-i-Ali
All public and private schools across Sindh will remain closed on March 11 in observance of Youm-i-Ali, according to a notification issued by the provincial education department.
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Govt Announces 4-Day Eidul Azha Holiday from June 6 to 9
Govt announces 4-day public holiday for Eidul Azha from June 6–9. Eid will be celebrated on Saturday, June 7.
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16th Karachi Literature Festival Concludes with Thought-Provoking Panels and Literary Enthusiasm
The 16th Karachi Literature Festival wrapped up with insightful discussions on Sindh’s rich cultural history, Shah Latif's resistance poetry, and the future of drama in Pakistan. Mayor Murtaza Wahab highlighted Karachi's critical water crisis, while Noorul Huda Shah emphasized the need to break free from marketing-driven dramas.
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Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui Invites Public to Muhajir Culture Day at Governor House on December 24
Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui invites all to join Muhajir Culture Day on December 24 at the Governor House, Karachi. A call for unity and celebration of Muhajir culture’s rich heritage.
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Historic Move: Passenger Jet Transported by Road from Karachi to Hyderabad
In a first for Pakistan, a retired Boeing 737 was transported by road from Karachi to Hyderabad, covering 154 kilometers in a two-and-a-half-hour journey. Once reassembled, the aircraft will be used for firefighter training at the Civil Aviation Training Institute
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