The Punjab government on Friday announced holidays from April 21-25 on account of Eid ul Fitr.
A notification has also been issued in this regard.
Earlier on Thursday, the federal government had also announced a five-day holiday for Eid.
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is set to meet on April 20 for the sighting of the Eid ul Fitr crescent moon, a statement from the religious affairs ministry said on Tuesday.
The meeting is set to be held at the religious affairs ministry in Islamabad and will be presided over by Ruet-e-Halal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, the statement said.
The statement further said the meetings of the zonal committees will be held at designated locations across the country.
Ramadan 2023 started on March 23, after much confusion during the meeting for the moonsighting.
ISLAMABAD: Amid a new wave of terrorism, the National Security Committee (NSC) — the country’s top security body including civil and military leadership — on Friday decided to launch an all-out comprehensive operation to tackle the rising terrorism in the country.
According to a declaration from the Prime Minister’s Office, the development came after Premier Shehbaz Sharif chaired a two-hour-long meeting of the NSC, which was attended by the country’s top security body comprising civil and military leadership
In a highly anticipated launch event in Dubai, Xiaomi unveiled its Redmi Note 12 series smartphones. The company announced the release of five new models, including the Redmi Note 12, Redmi Note 12S, Redmi Note 12 Pro, Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, and Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G. These smartphones are now available for purchase in the UAE, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain with prices starting at AED 699 in UAE.
In addition to the Redmi Note 12 series, Xiaomi has also launched several AIOT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) products.These include the Redmi Watch 3, Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X10+, Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S10+, Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X10, Xiaomi Robot Vacuum S10, and the Xiaomi Electric Scooter 4 Ultra.
These products showcase Xiaomi’s commitment to providing cutting-edge technology to consumers. The Redmi Watch 3 is a stylish and feature-packed smartwatch, while the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X10+ and S10+ offer powerful cleaning capabilities. The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X10 and S10 provide a more affordable option for consumers who still want high-quality cleaning performance. Finally, the Xiaomi Electric Scooter 4 Ultra is a sleek and efficient electric scooter that offers a smooth and enjoyable riding experience.
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These phones are not yet available in Pakistan due to the economic crisis, but Xiaomi is working towards introducing them soon.
The economic crisis in Pakistan and the increasing dollar rate have posed challenges for Xiaomi to introduce their latest phones in the market. However, the company is dedicated to its mission of making technology accessible to everyone and will continue to work towards bringing its products to Pakistani consumers at affordable prices.
With the slogan “Innovation for everyone,” Xiaomi believes in making technology affordable for everyone, and they have lived up to this promise! bringing technological wonders to the local market at unbeatable prices with launch dates concurrent with worldwide launches. Like every year, Xiaomi hosts the Xiaomi Fan Festival this year as well to honour their 12th anniversary in the Pakistani market on 6th April and to thank its devoted supporters. Xiaomi is offering insane discounts and incredible deals on wide range of products for its devoted supporters.
Xiaomi is hosting a Mega Sale on its official online store, Mi Store Pakistan (Mistore.pk), offering discounts on smartphones, wearables, smart home appliances, and lifestyle products.In addition to the Mega Sale, Xiaomi is also planning multiple social media activities. Fans can participate in various contests and giveaways on Xiaomi’s official Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts to win exciting prizes.
The Xiaomi Fan Festival provides a perfect opportunity for the brand to show appreciation for its loyal fans and celebrate its anniversary together. The company has planned exciting activities and amazing deals on its products to make the festival memorable for its fans.
Visit Mistore to take advantage of this and many other discounts and package offers so you may buy some modern marvels for yourself and your loved ones.
Irked by the delay of general elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Saturday endangered to launch nationwide protests if polls are not held in the provinces within the stipulated time frame of 90 days.
In line with the direction of the PTI chairman, the Punjab and KP assemblies — where his party was in power — had been softened in January. But the Election Commission of Pakistan has pushed the polls to October 8, citing security threats and the inability of authorities to cooperate in elections
During an interface with journalists in Lahore, the former prime minister — who was ousted from the office via a no-confidence motion in April last year — said that the caretaker governments in the provinces should have played a “neutral” role but inappropriately, they were not fulfilling their responsibilities.
Responding to a question, the PTI chairman asked under which law they (the coalition govt) will restore the provincial assemblies in KP and Punjab — if the polls do not take place within the specified time.
Soon after two Supreme Court judges cast aspersions over Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial’s power, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz said Monday their verdict backed her party’s narrative on “bench-fixing”.
“If the constitution of the [Supreme Court] bench is not fair; then how will the decision be considered fair?” she said while presiding over a meeting of PML-N spokespersons.
In an unusual development in the top court, two judges from the five-member larger bench — hearing the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s petition over the postponement of elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — raised questions over the powers of the chief justice of Pakistan (CJP), saying the apex court “cannot be reliant on the solitary decision of one man, the Chief Justice”.
Recently, Etihad Group organized a live balloting event for its new housing project, Etihad Town – Phase 2.
The event was open to all customers that had previously acquired plot files in the project — with possession of plots expected within 6 to 8 months.
Etihad Town Phase 2 is located at a 3 minutes’ drive from Ferozpur Road and 2 minutes from Halloki Interchange, and offers a variety of plot sizes for potential customers.
The development boasts modern amenities and wide green spaces for families to enjoy. It is an ideal choice for people from all walks of life that are looking for a comfortable and affordable home in a convenient location.
Sponsors of the project, Mr. Chaudhry Sohail Munir, Mr. Faisal Khokar and Mr. Nabeel Khokar were present at the event. On the occasion, Mr. Faisal stated that he was excited with the development of the Etihad Town Phase 2 and expected the new development to offer a chance for families to create a long lasting home for themselves.
Mr. Nabeel added that the Etihad Town Phase 2 was committed to delivering a high-quality project that meets the needs of customers, and that the team had worked very hard to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for future residents.
On the occasion, Etihad Group COO Mr. Shuja Ullah Khan stated that he was delighted to help launch Etihad Town Phase 2 and to offer potential clients the opportunity to purchase a home in a prime location at a convenient price.
He further expressed his belief that the balloting process is a fair and transparent way of allocating plots to customers and revealed that balloting for the project would be conducted after every 30 days.
He concluded by saying that he looked forward to welcoming customers to the new housing development.
In a major attainment, Pakistan’s legendary former skipper Shahid Afridi-led Asia Lions hand World Giants a crushing seven-wicket defeat to win the third edition of the Legends League Cricket (LLC) Masters.
Chasing a target of 148 runs, Lions grasped home comfortably in 16.1 overs.
The Lions’ openers Upul Tharanga and Tillakaratne Dilshan scored brisk half-centuries and added 115 runs for the opening partnership in 10 overs during the final held at the Asian Town Cricket Stadium in Doha.
Dilshan scored 58 off 42 balls with eight fours while Tharanga smashed 57 off 28 balls with five fours and three sixes. The 115-run opening partnership ended when Brett Lee had Tharanga clean-bowled for 57.
The monitoring committee to oversee the application of austerity measures has discussed the working timings in Ramadan 2023 and decided that the new timing for office work.
The timings will be 7:30 am to 2:30 pm and up to 12:30 pm on Fridays starting from the first of Ramadan and will be followed in the summer season as per the verdict of the cabinet.
An official notification has not yet been issued yet. However, the verdict has been made by the committee.
The committee that met in Islamabad on Monday — with Finance Minister Ishaq Dar in the chair — reviewed the implementation of the decisions of its first meeting on the performance of austerity measures.
The meeting was updated on the status of the use of luxury vehicles and it was described that the cabinet members have returned a majority of the allocated vehicles.
ISLAMABAD: As women and trans persons gathered for the Aurat March rally Wednesday, a violent fight exploded outside the Press Club. The police beat the attendees with batons and allegedly tried to stop the rally.
Every year, women and gender minorities in Pakistan conduct a rally under the banner of the Aurat March movement on International Women’s Day with the aim of demanding their rights, voicing their complaints, and celebrating womanhood.
The fight broke out following an argument between the rally’s participants and the police when it enquired transpersons about their presence at the rally, the police said, given the large number of female participants in the march.
Meanwhile, women at the march alleged that the police “tried hard to stop the rally”.
Federal Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman also contributed to the rally and strongly condemned the violence.
