Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council on Sunday predicted that Muharram-ul-Haram 1448 AH is likely to begin in Pakistan on Wednesday, June 17. As per the astronomical calculations, the new moon is not expected to be visible anywhere in the country on the evening of June 15. Secretary General of the Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council

RIYADH (Kashmir English): Visa applications for the coming Umrah season have been announced, with the issuance of visas for Umrah starting today, May 31. As per the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, the commencement of the new Umrah season signifies the preparation of the 1448 Hijri cycle after the Hajj season. International pilgrims, they will start

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Public holidays are anticipated in Pakistan towards the end of this month with the commencement of the month of Muharram 2026 in the Islamic calendar, indicating the start of a new Hijri year. Based on early estimations using the lunar calendar, it is predicted that 1st Muharram will take place in mid-June 2026.

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Federal Ombudsman Secretariat for Protection Against Harassment (FOSPAH) has announced its Summer Internship Program 2026 and invited applications from eligible students and recent graduates across the country. According to details, the two-month internship program will run from June 15 to August 15, 2026. Final-year students and fresh graduates from the fields

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council has made an announcement about their prediction regarding the moon sighting for Muharram-ul-Haram 1448 Hijri, where the new year will commence in Pakistan on June 17, 2026. According to the Secretary General Khalid Ijaz Mufti, the new moon will be born on June 15, 2026, at 7:54 am (Pakistan

LAHORE (Kashmir English): Motorway Police issues important travel instructions for those traveling after Eid-ul-Azha 2026. In the advisory, the motorway police stated that traffic flow is expected to increase on national highways and motorways at the end of the holidays. While advising the drivers, the Motorway Police spokesperson stated that drivers should adhere to the prescribed

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The sky-watchers in Pakistan and all over the globe are in for a unique experience as they observe the “Blue Moon,” which happens on Sunday, May 31. According to astronomers, a “Blue Moon” occurs in an instance where there are two full moons in one calendar month. The first full moon appeared

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The second phase of the Hajj 2026 operation for the repatriation of Pakistani pilgrims will start from May 31 According to media reports, the Ministry of Religious Affairs has said that the first Hajj flight will depart from Jeddah on the night of May 31 and reach Sialkot, in which 391 pilgrims