Month: March 2024

President Asif Ali Zardari has felicitated Christian community on the occasion of Easter which is being celebrated on Sunday.

In his message, the President acknowledged the active and positive role played by the Christian community in the development of Pakistan and expressed his gratitude for their contributions.

The President reiterated country’s commitment to safeguard the rights of minorities and taking measures for their prosperity.

The President said festival of Easter brings a message of hope, love and prosperity.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Tens of thousands of devout Muslims across the country joined seclusion (‘Itikaaf’) after Asr prayer today.

Itikaaf is observed in the last 10 days of the holy month of Ramazan to pray in seclusion for the blessings of Almighty Allah and following the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad Sallalaho Alyhe Wasallum.

Men restrict themselves to mosques, while women separate themselves from others within their homes to devote themselves to prayers.

This year, at least 300 people will observe Itikaaf in Faisal Masjid Islamabad, while in Lahore, hundreds of people will observe Itikaaf in Data Sahib Mosque, Badshahi Mosque and Minhajul Quran Mosque.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Anti-Narcotics Force has recovered over one thousand seven hundred fifty kilogram drugs and twenty five thousand intoxicated tablets during separate operations across the country.

In a statement, ANF spokesman said eight persons were arrested in these operations.

Source: Radio Pakistan

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 10 people including eight children have died while twelve others injured in the rain related incidents in different parts of the province.

According to report released by Provincial Disaster Management Authority today, three houses were completely damaged while twenty-four partially damaged due to building collapses in Peshawar, Nowshera, Bajaur, Shangla, Mansehra, Bannu, Mohmand, Mardan and North Waziristan.

The emergency operation center of PDMA is fully operational round the clock and people can report any untoward incident at helpline 1700.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Minister Syed Qasim Ali Shah has taken notice of over fourteen-hundred and forty-five confirmed cases of measles in the province.

According to the health department, he has sought a report from the Director EPI and directed the authorities concerned to form an immediate provincial breakout committee.

Health Department says the highest number of measles’ cases have been reported in Dera Ismail Khan with one-hundred and eighty-five cases, Peshawar one-hundred forty-seven, Charsadda one-hundred and thirteen, Swabi ninety-two and Lower Dir with eighty-three cases.

So far, a total of thirteen deaths have been occurred due to measles in the province.

Source: Radio Pakistan