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Sweden Resumes Visa Processing for Pakistani Citizens from April
Sweden visa for Pakistani citizens is now available for processing within Pakistan. Starting April 9, 2025, Pakistani nationals can submit applications for work, student, and family reunification visas directly at the Swedish Embassy in Islamabad. This significant update brings relief to thousands of citizens who previously had to travel...
Eid ul Fitr 2025 Namaz Timings in Islamabad (Full List)
The holy month of Ramadan is coming to a close, and Muslims across Pakistan, including the federal capital Islamabad, are preparing to celebrate Eid ul Fitr 2025 with joy, devotion, and togetherness.As the Shawwal moon is expected to be sighted on the evening of March 30, Eid celebrations...
Shawwal Moon Sighting Expected Today – Pakistan Prepares for Eid-ul-Fitr 2025
The anticipation is high across the country today as Pakistan awaits the official sighting of the Shawwal 1446 moon.This celestial event will confirm the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid-ul-Fitr 2025, one of the most cherished days in the Islamic calendar.Moon Sighting Expected This EveningAccording to...
Peruvian Fisherman Rescued After 95 Days Lost at Sea in the Pacific Ocean
Imagine being stranded at sea for nearly three months without rescue. That is precisely what happened to a Peruvian fisherman who went missing in the Pacific Ocean and was found alive after 95 days.Lost at Sea Since December 2024According to Geo News, 61-year-old Maximo Napa Castro set out from...
CM Sindh Diplomatic Wins: Iraq Reopens Karachi Consulate
Shanghai Cooperation Organization, led by Sindh, became a focal point of economic and diplomatic cooperation worldwide as Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah had separate meetings with Chinese Consul General Yang Yundong and Iraqi Consul General Dr Mehr Mujahid Jejan at Chief Minister House.Besides promises of foreign investment, development...
Maryam Nawaz Launches Aghosh Program: Rs. 23,000 Aid for Mothers
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced the launch of the first-of-its-kind "Aghosh" program, under which mothers of children under two years old and pregnant women will receive Rs. 23,000 in financial assistance.According to a report by Express News, the Punjab government stated that in the first phase, the "Aghosh"...
KPK CM Ali Amin Approves Rs. 5.5 Billion for Police Upgrades
According to national news, a high-level meeting on police affairs was held under the chairmanship of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur.The meeting was attended by the Chief Secretary and senior police officers. Several key decisions were made to further strengthen the province's police force.Major Budget Allocations...
State Bank of Pakistan Issues Statement on New Currency Notes for Eid-ul-Fitr
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued a statement regarding the availability of new currency notes for Eid-ul-Fitr.According to the SBP, the SBP confirmed that commercial banks are continuing to provide new currency notes to the public. The central bank is working through the extensive nationwide branch network...
Overseas Pakistanis’ Property Disputes to be Resolved in New Special Courts
Overseas Pakistanis will get a new court for resolution of property issues. A special bench has also been constituted in the Islamabad High Court to expedite the proceedings of Law on this behalf.Establishment of the Overseas Property Act 2024The Overseas Property Act 2024 deals with property-related cases of overseas Pakistanis. Islamabad courts will...
When Is Eid ul-Fitr 2025 in Pakistan and KPK?
For several years, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) has followed separate moon sighting decisions, often celebrating Eid one day earlier than the rest of Pakistan.If KPK’s local moon sighting committee spots the crescent moon on the 28th of Ramadan, they will celebrate Eid on March 29, 2025.Suppose the Provincial Ruet-e-Hilal Committee...