Tag: #MuharramAlHarram
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Youm-e-Ashura observed nationwide amid tight security
ISLAMABAD, August 30 (APP): Youm-e-Ashura, the tenth of Moharram, was observed on Sunday across the country amid strict security arrangements to commemorate the supreme sacrifice offered by the grandson of Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his 72 companions, during the battle of Karbala, Iraq in seventh century. Thousands of mourners,…
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9th Muharram procession peacefully ended in Quetta
QUETTA, August 29 (APP): The mourning processions of 9th Muharram-ul Haram were taken out from Imambargah Nasirul-Aza and Imamgargah Kalan amid tight security here on Saturday afternoon. The mourning procession passed different routs including Art School Road, Archer Road, Liaqat Bazaar, and Prince Road, and terminated peacefully at the same Imambragahs with scheduled time. The…
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Ban on transfer,holidays of Islamabad police
Islamabad, August 25,(Online):In view of the security situation of Muharram, transfers and holidays of all employees of Islamabad Police have been banned. According to the Media Reports IG Islamabad Muhammad Amir Zulfiqar Khan has issued notification to all the divisions. The notification will remain in force till 12 Muharram.
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Muharram related security arrangements reviewed
Lahore, August 22 (Online Int’l): The apex committee reviewed security related arrangements for Muharram-ul-Haram on Saturday. Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar chaired the apex committee meeting at his office in Lahore. The CM directed that implementation of corona SOPs be ensured for congregations and processions and added that foolproof security arrangements will be made…
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Ijaz urges Ulema to create awareness about Muharram SOPs
ISLAMABAD, August 19 (APP): Minister for Interior Ijaz Ahmad Shah on Wednesday urged Ulema to play their role in creating awareness among the masses to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for containing Covid-19 during Muharram-ul-Haram’s processions and gatherings. The minister expressed these views during a meeting with eight member delegation of Shia Ulema. During the…
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Ulema evolve consensus on SOPs regarding Muharram processions
ISLAMABAD, August 17 (APP): The religious scholars of various schools of thought and government on Monday evolved consensus on standard operating procedures (SOPs) to curb the spread of Covid-19 during the Majalis and processions of Muharram-ul-Haram. The consultative meeting, chaired by Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sahibzada Noor ul Haq Qadri, agreed upon…
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Police fully committed to ensure peace, harmony during Muharram
Lahore, August 17 (Online Int’l): Inspector General Punjab Police Shoaib Dastgir said that by keeping in view suggestions given by administrators and caretakers, Police Force laced with modern technology. They utilised all available resources for maintaining environment of law and order for protection of Majalis, processions and Imam bargahs during Muharram ul Haram so that…
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Collective efforts stressed for peace during Muharram
DIKHAN, August 10 (APP):Federal Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Monday underlined the need for making collective efforts to maintain peace in the district especially during Muharram-ul-Haram. Addressing a grand jarga convened to take all stakeholders on board on law and order-related issues in the district in view of Muharram, the federal minister urged people…
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PM takes drastic steps to revert back effects of climate change
ISLAMABAD, August 9 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday urged the nation to fully participate in tree plantation drive to revert the environmental degradation in the country which posed a serious threat to its crops, terrains and livelihood. Addressing a big gathering of volunteers of the Tiger Force and people from different walk of…
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Govt allows conducting majalis, processions during Muharram
ISLAMABAD, July 17 (Online): Government has decided to allow conducting majalis and processions during Muharram-ul-Haram subject to following precautionary measures and to ensure compliance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The SOPs were finalized in a meeting between President Dr. Arif Alvi and the renowned Shia Ulema at the Aiwan-e-Sadr Islamabad. UN slaps sanctions on proscribed…