Kashmiri Pandits hosts 'Street Iftaar' in Srinagar
In a heart-touching instance of communal harmony, the Kashmiri Pandit community members recently organised a 'Street Iftaar' in the historic neighbourhood of Bohri Kadal in Srinagar.
Pakistan's key opposition PTI to protest high power bills after Ramdan
Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf Central Punjab general secretary Hammad Azhar has indicated that the party leaders, workers and supporters will participate in street protests in the upcoming days following Ramadan to highlight high electricity bills and other public matters.
Guterres calls for world ‘united in peace’ as Ramadan, Easter, Passover coincide
New York: The UN chief has called for people of faith worldwide to “join their voices in a common prayer for peace”, as the holy festivals of Ramadan, Easter and Passover coincide this week.
Pakistan: Ramadan charity distribution stampede leaves 11 dead
Karachi: At least 11 people died on Friday during a stampede at a factory in Pakistan's Karachi city, media reports said.
Ramadan: UN chief calls for solidarity as month of giving begins
New York: Celebrated by millions of Muslims around the world, Ramadan is a time “to come together, bound by our common humanity”, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in a video message just ahead of the holy month.
Islamabad: Pakistan's middle class and low income groups might be finding a tough time this Ramadan amid rising prices of products.
Pakistan: Tea price spike ahead of Ramadan
Islamabad: Cash-strapped Pakistan is witnessing a spike in the price of tea, adding more troubles in the lives of consumers in the country, media reports said on Sunday.
Pakistan facing power cut troubles even during Ramadan
Islamabad: Pakistan is currently observing Ramadan but there is no respite from loadshedding troubles even now.
UN chief calls for unity to ‘build a peaceful world’, ahead of Ramadan
New York: Highlighting it as a period of compassion and empathy, Secretary-General António Guterres said on Friday that the holy month of Ramadan is a “time for reflection and learning, an opportunity to come together and uplift each other”.
Taliban to stop hostilities in Afghanistan for 3 days after Ramadan: Source
Kabul/Sputnik: The Taliban Islamist movement will cease hostilities in Afghanistan for three days after Eid al-Fitr, the holiday that marks the end of the Ramadan holy month, a source close to the group told Sputnik.
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has slammed Pakistan PM Imran Khan-led government over the rise in prices of essential commodities during the month of Ramadan.
COVID-19 in Pakistan: Clerics announce resumption of congregational prayers at mosques
Islamabad/IBNS: With Pakistan still witnessing an increase of COVID-19 cases, several prominent clerics and noted scholars on Monday announced the resumption of five-time congregational prayers at mosques across the country.
New York, June 11 (IBNS): The United Nations has urged all parties to the “ongoing intense conflict” across Afghanistan to meet their obligations to protect civilians from harm, denouncing a spate of attacks by militants which killed more than 100 civilians in Kabul alone during Ramadan.
UNAMA concerned about civilian harm from increased violence during Ramadan
Kabul, May 13 (IBNS): The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) expresses grave concern about the impact on civilians from the increase in violence around the country during the first week of the holy month of Ramadan.
UN welcomes temporary ceasefire announcement by Afghan Government; urges Taliban to reciprocate
New York, June 8 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the week-long ceasefire announced by the Government of Afghanistan with the Taliban and called on the militant group to reciprocate the temporary pause.