Heavy Rains Disrupt Karachi Flights, Public Holiday Declared KARACHI – August 20, 2025: Flight operations at Jinnah International Airport were thrown into disarray on Tuesday after heavy rainfall and technical system failures crippled schedules. Even 12 hours after the downpour, operations had yet to return to normal. According to airport officials, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) […]
The decision was made, following the predictions of heavy rainfall that could result in urban flooding in Karachi. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a strict warning that the rainstorm on Wednesday may surpass the rainfall of Tuesday, which already caused traffic disruption and partial flooding in several areas. During a high-level emergency meeting […]
Sindh, Punjab Announce School Holiday Updates for August KARACHI / LAHORE — Schools in Sindh will remain closed on Chehlum, according to an official notification issued on August 8. The decision, made during a Sub-Committee meeting of the Steering Committee back in November 2024, applies to all institutions under the Sindh School Education and Literacy […]
Rawalpindi, Faisalabad Hit Hard by Heavy Rainfall; Public Holiday Declared RAWALPINDI – Deputy Commissioner Dr. Hassan Waqar Cheema has announced a public holiday in Rawalpindi due to relentless monsoon rainfall and dangerous weather conditions. In a public notification, he urged citizens to stay indoors and avoid all non-essential travel as rescue and drainage operations continue […]
According to the notification issued by the federal government, the Eid al-Adha holidays will be observed from Friday, June 6, to Monday, June 9. The decision has been taken following the approval from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Earlier, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced that the Zil Hajj moon was not sighted in Pakistan on Tuesday, […]
As per the circular, special programmes will be held in schools, including national songs, speeches, and tributes to the Pakistan Armed Forces to mark the significance of the day when Pakistan became a nuclear power. The Education Department has directed that speech competitions, art displays, and national song contests be organized at the district level […]
According to the notification issued here, colleges and universities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will observe ten Eidul Fitr and spring holidays and the educational institutions will remain closed from March 29 to April 7. On the other hand, government employees in Sindh are also set to enjoy extended Eidul Fitr 2025 holidays as the provincial government […]
According to SUPARCO, the new moon of Shawwal will be formed on March 29 at 3:58 PM (Pakistan time). By sunset on March 30, the moon’s age will be approximately 27 hours, making it visible in Pakistan. It is expected that Ramadan will be of 29 days this year in Pakistan, and Eidul Fitr 2025 […]
According to a notification, all government offices, autonomous bodies, and educational institutions under its administrative control will remain closed on Friday, the 4th of April. The public holiday on April 4 will be observed shortly after the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays which will conclude on April 2 in the province. Sindh announces Eidul Fitr 2025 holidays Earlier […]
According to a notification issued here, Hindu employees in Sindh will observe a holiday on Thursday and Friday to celebrate Holi. This move is seen as a gesture of goodwill and inclusivity towards the Hindu community in the province. Separately, the Mumbai police in India have issued a strict advisory for those celebrating Holi during […]
