The Central Ruet‑e‑Hilal Committee has declared that the crescent moon for Safar 1447 AH was not sighted across Pakistan on the evening of Friday, 25 July 2025. As a result, Sunday, 27 July 2025 will be observed as the first day of Safar‑ul‑Muzaffar. Chaired by Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, the committee convened at the Ministry
Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has underscored the Palestinian issue as a defining measure of the United Nations’ credibility. Speaking at a high-level forum in Islamabad and during meetings in New York, Dar emphasized that the UN’s response to Gaza reflects the world body’s commitment to justice
Humanitarian agencies, including Doctors Without Borders, Mercy Corps, Save the Children, and the Norwegian Refugee Council, have issued an urgent plea: over 100 aid groups are warning of mass starvation in Gaza as much-needed food, water, and medical supplies pile up just outside the enclave, blocked by an ongoing Israeli
Ambassador Waheed Ahmad (Retired) has reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to persuade India to engage in structured talks aimed at resolving longstanding disputes. Highlighting the urgency, Ahmad urged India to come forward for dialogue, underscoring the shared goal of lifting millions across South Asia out of poverty. According to him, only
An Anti‑Terrorism Court (ATC) in Sargodha on Tuesday handed down 10‑year prison sentences to Punjab Assembly Opposition Leader Malik Ahmed Khan Bhachar, along with federal Pakistan Tehreek‑e‑Insaf (PTI) lawmakers Ahmed Chattha and Bilal Ejaz, as well as 29 other PTI workers. The convictions relate to the violent nationwide protests that
Security forces in Balochistan have successfully eliminated eight suspected terrorists during coordinated, intelligence‑led clearance operations across multiple districts. The operations were triggered after militants attempted to launch ambushes on security convoys and disrupt the region’s fragile stability. The crackdown involved joint efforts of the Pakistan Army, paramilitary units, and local
Three killed, dozens stranded as flash floods hit GB’s Babusar Road after cloudburst A sudden cloudburst triggered powerful flash floods and landslides along Babusar Road in Gilgit‑Baltistan on July 21, leading to the tragic deaths of three individuals and leaving dozens of tourists and locals stranded. Rescue teams, working alongside
In a heartbreaking incident that has sparked widespread outrage, a young boy enrolled at a local madrassa (Islamic seminary) in Swat was allegedly beaten to death by his teachers, according to initial police reports. The child, reportedly aged around 10, was subjected to severe physical punishment by seminary staff. He
With monsoon rains battering various parts of Pakistan, the country faces increased vulnerability to flash floods and landslides, particularly in mountainous and hilly regions. These natural disasters pose a recurring threat to lives, infrastructure, and livelihoods — often with devastating consequences. What Are Flash Floods? Flash floods are sudden, rapid
Bangladesh’s women’s cricket team created history on Tuesday by defeating Pakistan in the second T20 International, securing their first-ever T20I series victory over the visitors. The thrilling match at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium ended with Bangladesh chasing down Pakistan’s modest target in the final over to clinch the three-match series 2-0, with
