The federal government has announced new office hours for the holy month of Ramadan 2026. These changes apply to all federal government offices. Here is the simple breakdown of the new schedule: For Offices Working 5 Days a Week (Monday – Friday) For Offices Working 6 Days a Week (Monday – Saturday) Key Details
GWM TANK 500 HEV vs. Hyundai Palisade HEV | Quick 1-1 Comparison|GWM vs Hyundai
It is rare for the Pakistani automotive market to beat the rest of the world to the punch. Typically, local consumers are accustomed to receiving “new” models years after their global launch. However, Hyundai Nishat Motors is flipping the script this time: Pakistan is set to become the first country outside South Korea to locally […]
Ramadan Moon 2026 Live Updates as Pakistan ruet committee meets today
PESHAWAR – The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will hold a crucial meeting today (February 18) in Peshawar to observe the crescent moon marking the beginning of Ramadan 1447 AH. The meeting will be chaired by the committee’s chairman, Maulana Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad, while other zonal and district-level committees will hold their respective sessions at local […]
PM Shehbaz due in in Washington today for Board of Peace summit for Gaza
WASHINGTON – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is due in Washington on Wednesday (today) to participate in the global summit of the Board of Peace (BoP), an initiative hosted by US President Donald Trump aimed at advancing international peace efforts, particularly in Gaza. The summit is expected to centre on three main objectives: reinforcing the Gaza […]
BISP Kafalat payment increased to Rs14,500 – Ramadan 2026
ISLAMABAD – The federal government has decided to increase the quarterly financial assistance provided to the beneficiaries of the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) in holy month of Ramadan 2026. BISP Chairperson Senator Rubina Khalid confirmed that 10 million deserving families across the country will receive enhanced financial support during the holy month. She said […]
Holiday declared for February 22: All public, private offices to remain closed
RIYADH – The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development of Saudi Arabia has announced a public holiday on February 22, 2026, in celebration of the Saudi Founding Day. The announcement, reported by the Saudi Press Agency, confirmed that the holiday will apply to all government, private, and non-profit sector institutions. The holiday marks the […]
Ramadan 2026 in Saudi Arabia: Spiritual scenes of first Taraweeh prayer at holy mosques
MAKKAH-TUL-MUKARRAMAH – The thousands of worshippers from around the world offered the first Taraweeh prayers of holy month of Ramadan at Masjid al-Haram in Makkah and Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah, creating deeply spiritual and moving scenes in the holy mosques. The faithful from around the world gathered in large numbers at the sacred mosques to […]
BISP announces stipend increase across various programs ahead of Ramadan
ISLAMABAD: The internationally acclaimed Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has announced an increase in stipend amounts across its flagship programmes ahead of Ramadan, offering significant financial relief to 10 million beneficiary families across Pakistan. Chairperson of BISP, Senator Rubina Khalid disclosed that the Benazir Kafalat quarterly stipend will be raised from Rs. 13,500 to Rs. […]
8 alleged terrorists killed in CTD operation in Quetta
QUETTA: At least eight alleged terrorists were killed during a Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) operation in the Darakhshan area of Quetta, a CTD spokesperson said on Wednesday. According to a statement, eight armed militants belonging to a banned outfit were killed in an exchange of fire during the operation. The CTD said that three of its […]
Pakistan’s Mobile Phone Imports Increase by 31% in 7 Months
Pakistan’s mobile phone imports rose sharply to $1.139 billion during the first seven months of fiscal year 2025 to 2026, registering a growth of 31.36 percent compared to $867.685 million in the same period last year. The increase signals a recovery in consumer demand and import activity after a decline recorded in the previous fiscal […]