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Public holiday on May 25?

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The Federal Government has announced to fully take part in the Youm-e-Takreem Shuhada-e-Pakistan with rallies planned for the day, sources told Geo News. 

According to sources, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will also lead a rally and the federal government is also mulling announcing a public holiday.

The announcement of the Youm-e-Takreem Shuhada-e-Pakistan comes after Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir a day earlier announced that the May 25 would be marked as “Pakistan Martyrs’ Day”.

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The Senate will meet tomorrow at 4:30 PM, while the NA will meet today at 5:00 PM.

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The National Assembly will convene today at 5:00 PM at Parliament House in Islamabad.

The Senate session is scheduled for tomorrow at 4:30 PM at Parliament House in Islamabad.

Both houses will discuss national and international issues in addition to legislative business.

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Government Hajj Scheme: Today is the last day to submit an application for the Hajj.

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The government’s hajj program is ending today, and applications are being accepted nationwide by approved banks.

So far, more than 72,000 applications have been received, according to the Ministry of Religious Affairs.

Candidates can join their family members’ hajj groups, and Pakistanis living abroad can sponsor their loved ones to perform the Hajj.

The first payment for applications is two hundred thousand rupees, and the second installment, which is four hundred thousand rupees, can be submitted within ten days following the balloting.

Until February 10th of the following year, the remaining sum must be turned in.

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VPN use is neither illegal nor un-Islamic, according to the head of the Council of Islamic Ideology.

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Dr. Raghib Naeemi, Chairman of the CII, discussed his views on social issues, legal reforms, and VPN implementation.

According to Raghib Naeem, using a virtual private network (VPN) causes blasphemy, religious defamation, or the spread of disturbance, which makes it unlawful and un-Islamic.

He claimed that within certain bounds, Article 19 guarantees social peace, religious tolerance, and national integrity.

A query on the seminary registration issue was answered by the CII chairman, who stated that if there is proof of money laundering through madrassas, the management of those institutions will face legal action.

Additionally, he stated that it is unethical and illegal to exchange human baby milk.

Continue reading: Another declaration on VPN use from the Council of Islamic Ideology

In addition to suggesting legislation capping dowries at one tola (11.66 grams) of gold, Dr. Raghib Naeemi suggested moving the authorization for a second marriage from the wife to the Union Council.

Prior to this, the Council of Islamic Ideology stressed the significance of encouraging responsible digital citizenship and utilizing technology in accordance with Islamic teachings.

Though their use should be constructive and appropriate, VPNs are not intrinsically illegal, according to the Council of Islamic Ideology.

“Thoughts and ideas can be expressed effectively on social media for admirable ends. The statement said, “Muslims must adhere to Islamic teachings, utilizing social media to spread Islamic knowledge, education, and training.”

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