Pakistan began celebrating Eid ul Adha on Wednesday with prayers, sacrifice and calls for unity as leaders urged the country to confront economic and social challenges together. Early in the morning, worshippers gathered at mosques, Eidgahs and open grounds across major cities to offer special Eid prayers commemorating the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and […]
SSGC Shares New Gas Schedule for Eid ul Adha 2026
Sui Southern Gas Company has announced a special gas supply schedule for domestic and commercial consumers during the three days of Eid ul Adha. The company said it would provide longer gas supply hours to support cooking and Eid-related activities across Sindh and Balochistan. According to SSGC, gas supply on the eve of Eid, May […]
Pakistan Announces Three-Day Eidul Azha Holidays
Pakistan will observe three public holidays for Eidul Azha from May 26 to May 28 after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved a nationwide holiday schedule ahead of the religious festival. According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division of Pakistan, all public offices, educational institutions and businesses observing official holidays will remain closed during […]
Motorway Police Ban Animal Transport Vehicles Ahead of Eid ul Adha
National Highways and Motorway Police has imposed a ban on vehicles carrying sacrificial animals from entering motorways ahead of Eid ul Adha, citing growing safety concerns and traffic disruptions during the festive season. Officials said overloaded, unfit and improperly loaded vehicles transporting animals often trigger accidents and severe congestion on major highways during Eid days. […]
Pakistan to Launch Smart Digital Reforms for Passport Applicants
Directorate General of Immigration and Passports plans to launch doorstep passport delivery and an AI-powered chatbot to modernise passport services across Pakistan. Director General Muhammad Ali Randhawa announced the upcoming reforms on Sunday. He said the measures would reduce delays and improve public access to passport services. “Applicants will soon have the option to get […]
Zil Hajj Moon Sighted in Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, Eid ul Adha on May 27
Pakistan will celebrate Eid ul Adha on May 27 after authorities sighted the Zil Hajj moon across different parts of the country on Sunday. Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad announced the decision after the committee meeting in Karachi. The committee held its session at the Pakistan Meteorological Department headquarters. Zonal Ruet-e-Hilal Committees […]
Pakistan Sees World’s Second-Highest Fuel Price Surge Since Iran War
Pakistan has recorded the world’s second-highest increase in fuel prices since the start of the Iran war, with petrol and diesel prices surging 56 percent amid global energy market disruption and IMF-linked fiscal measures. Data shared by Pakistan’s energy ministry showed the increase trails only Myanmar, where fuel prices rose by 90 percent during the […]
Pakistan Continues Fuel Cuts and 4 Day Workweek Until June 13
Pakistan on Monday extended its nationwide austerity drive and fuel conservation measures until June 13 as uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict continues to pressure global oil markets. The Cabinet Division issued a formal notification after Shehbaz Sharif approved the extension on the recommendations of the implementation committee. According to the notification, the government will […]
Why Pakistan’s Salaried Class Could Finally Get Relief in Budget 2026
Pakistan’s government is considering income tax relief for salaried individuals in the upcoming federal budget while likely keeping salaries and pensions unchanged. The proposal aims to ease pressure on salaried workers without sharply increasing government spending. Officials familiar with the discussions said Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb wants to lower income tax rates and possibly raise […]
Donald Trump Credits Pakistan for Halting Regional Escalation
US President Donald Trump on Friday praised Pakistan’s political and military leadership and called the country “great” during a media interaction focused on regional peace and diplomacy. Trump described Pakistan’s top officials as “excellent” and credited them for encouraging restraint during sensitive negotiations in the region. Read More: US President Donald Trump Announces Ceasefire at Pakistan’s […]