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The third death anniversary of the singer-turned evangelist and Islamic scholar Junaid Jamshed was observed today

Elaborate security arrangements had been made to avoid any untoward incident during the mourning processions.

The Ashura procession was also joined by Governor Sindh, Imran Ismail, CM Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah and others

He said the announcement about not sighting of the Ramazan moon was being made in consensus with ulema and experts.

World Malaria Day is marked each year on 25 April.

Born in Karachi in 1950, Moin Akhtar stepped into showbiz in 1960s and ruled many fields of performing arts with his spontaneity and wit.

Special programmes were aired on the state-run and private radios and TV channels, highlighting various aspects of Muhammad Iqbal.

The day is being celebrated from 2012 with an aim to provide equal basic facilities to the street children.

The theme of the day is “Universal Health Coverage for Primary Health Care with a focus on equity and solidarity”.