ISLAMIC

ATC releases three Ichhra Bazar suspects

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1 month ago

Farwa

According to the information provided, the court has approved the release on bail of the three individuals, Muhammad Nadeem, Adil Sarwar, and Al Tamash Saqlain. This approval is contingent upon each of them providing surety bonds valued at Rs 1 lac.

The anti-terrorism court has recently transferred the three individuals, who were engaged in the harassment of a woman wearing a dress adorned with Arabic calligraphy print in Ichhra Bazar, to the police for a 3-day physical remand.

It is important to note that the event occurred a few weeks ago, and the Ichhra police filed a First Information Report (FIR) against numerous identifiable and anonymous individuals, including those who sang religious chants that threatened the woman’s life.

A furious crowd assembled outside a store in Lahore’s Ichhra Bazar following an accusation that a woman’s clothing bore printed Quranic passages. The woman, joined by her husband, sought shelter in a nearby shop.

According to eyewitnesses, the majority of individuals in the mob consisted of customers, visitors, or pedestrians. The garment traders, who provided refuge to the woman, were cognizant of the availability of calligraphy print in the market. However, despite the traders’ explanation, the enraged crowd persisted in accusing them of committing a “blasphemy” offense.

The woman’s outfit included the Arabic word “Halwa” emblazoned in Arabic script, which translates to “beautiful or sweet” in Arabic.

After being informed about the event, the Punjab Police, under the leadership of ASP Syeda Shehrbano Naqvi, promptly came to the location and apprehended the woman, rescuing her from the agitated mob.

The video tape depicted the girl seeking refuge inside a shop, visibly trembling with intense terror. A video posted by the Punjab police on X depicts the Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) rescuing a woman from the marketplace, while a crowd in the background hurls verbal insults.

ISLAMIC

Indus Highway multi-vehicle incidents result in eight deaths and twenty injuries.

Published

2 weeks ago

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A passenger bus, an oil tanker, and a mini-truck collided with one another during the early hours of Wednesday. The unfortunate traveler was traveling from Karachi to Larkana.

Police and rescue teams arrived at the accident scene and began a rescue operation after receiving information.

Eight deaths were verified by SSP Jamshoro Muhammad Tariq Nawaz, who also said that twenty injured individuals had been moved to a neighboring hospital in Manjhand.

While more investigation into the accident was being conducted, the police stated that overtaking was the cause of the tragedy.

On April 14, an accident involving a passenger bus and coaster on the M9 Motorway near Nooriabad, Jamshoro area, resulted in four fatalities and twenty injuries.

The coaster, according to the police, was transporting a wedding party from Karachi to the Kambar-Shahdadkot district’s Nawan Jatoi hamlet.
Ali Jan Magsi, Ghulam Shabbir Chandio, 8-year-old Sadia Magsi, and an unidentified woman were named among the deceased.

ISLAMIC

Observing Juma-tul-Wida with fervour indicative of religion

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4 weeks ago

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Across the nation, people observe Juma-tul-Wida, the final Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, with great religious observance today.

On the final Friday of the sacred month of Ramadan, Muslims worldwide celebrate Juma-tul-Wida. On April 5, Pakistan and other Muslim nations will observe it.

For Muslims, the day is a momentous occasion with immense meaning. In mosques, Muslims congregate to say collective prayers, read verses from the Holy Quran, do acts of charity, and ask Allah Almighty for forgiveness and blessings.

Alwida Alwida hai, Mahe Ramazan tu Hum se Wida Hai, is the goodbye Kalam recited by Ramazan in mosques. When the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, faithful people say this Kalam in unison and with tears in their eyes.

At mosques across the nation, millions of people will say Friday prayers. There will be special prayers said for the advancement and prosperity of Pakistan as well as the global unity of Muslims.

The significance of Juma-tul-Wida and the month of fasting will be emphasised by religious leaders and imams.

The largest assembly will take place at the Faisal Mosque in the federal capital and the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore. Many mosques have put in place security measures to stop any strange activities.

ISLAMIC

The government declares four holidays for Eidul Fitr in 2024.

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4 weeks ago

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In honor of Eidul Fitr, the federal government declared a four-day holiday on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif accepted the Eidul Fitr holidays based on the Cabinet Division’s recommendation.

The Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday holidays would fall between April 10 and April 13, with Sunday remaining a regular holiday.

To that end, the administration released a notification.

Offices following a five-day work week will have vacations from April 10 to 12, while those following a six-day work week will have holidays from April 10 to 13 (until Saturday).