Mobile phone services to be suspended in selected areas on Muharram 9 and 10
- 22-Jun-2026
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has finalized a comprehensive security plan for the observance of Ashura (9th and 10th Muharram) across the province, with mobile phone services to be suspended in selected areas as part of enhanced security measures. According to security officials, mobile phone services will be completely suspended in some areas, while partial […]
Public holidays announced on 9th, 10th of Muharram
- 22-Jun-2026
The Sindh government has declared public holidays on 9th and 10th of Muharram across the province, ARY News reported on Monday. This was stated in a notification issued by the interior ministry. The 9th and 10th of the following Islamic month will fall on 25 and 26 of June, respectively. Strict security measures have been […]
Govt shares Muharram 2026 power supply plan
- 18-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Energy’s Power Division on Thursday issued comprehensive operational directives to all power distribution companies (DISCOs), the National Power Control Centre (NPCC), and the National Grid Company (NGC) to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply throughout the sacred month of Muharram-ul-Haram, particularly on the 9th and 10th of Muharram (Ashura). According to a statement […]
PDMA warns of heavy rain, thunderstorm on 9th, 10th Muharram
- 04-Jul-2025
LAHORE: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority of Punjab has issued an urgent weather advisory, forecasting intense monsoon rains across the province on Muharram 9 and 10, ARY News reported quoting PDMA. According to PDMA spokesperson, the heavy downpours is expected to begin as early as July 5. he warned that multiple districts, particularly in southern […]
74 persons arrested in Punjab for inciting posts on social media
- 03-Jul-2025
LAHORE: Punjab’s home department Thursday said that 932 social media links have been reported to the cyber patrolling cell. A spokesman of the home department has said that 74 persons have been arrested for inflammatory posts on the social media. “The cyber patrolling cell is monitoring sectarian and provoking material on the social media,” home […]
No loadsheding on 9th, 10th Muharram
- 03-Jul-2025
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) has announced that there will be no loadsheding on the 9th and 10th of Muharram 2025, ARY News reported. A PESCO spokesperson confirmed that uninterrupted electricity supply will be ensured for imam bargahs during these days. PESCO has designated 94 feeders to provide round-the-clock electricity throughout the specified […]
Section 144 imposed in Punjab for 10 days of Muharram
- 27-Jun-2025
LAHORE: The Punjab government has imposed Section 144 across the province from 1st to 10th Muharram (June 27 to July 6, 2025) due to security concerns during Muharram-ul-Haram. The measure aims to ensure public safety, maintain religious harmony, and prevent any untoward incidents during the observance of Muharram. According to a notification, only already-approved processions […]
Punjab govt issues stark warning over misuse of internet in Muharram
- 26-Jun-2025
LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister, Azma Bokhari, warned on Thursday that social media users will face immediate arrest if they post fake or inflammatory content during Muharram. Speaking at a press conference in Lahore, Azma Bokhari said that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has issued clear directives for strict action against any social media content that […]
Ruet-e-Hilal Committee meets today for Muharram moon sighting
- 26-Jun-2025
A meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has been summoned in Quetta today (Thursday) for the sighting of Muharramul Haram moon, ARY News reported. An official notification said that the Chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad will chair the meeting. Zonal Ruet-e-Hilal Committees will also meet separately on Thursday (tomorrow) at […]
Punjab bans pillion riding in Muharram under section 144
- 21-Jun-2025
LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced imposition of section 144 across the province from 1st to 10th day of Muharram ul Haram. A spokesman of the provincial home department has said that the pillion riding will be prohibited in the province on 9th and 10th of Muharram. “Elder citizens and women will be exempted of […]