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Business Recorder
2 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Air travel to continue: Road travel for Arbaeen pilgrims banned
ISLAMABAD: In a move aimed at ensuring the safety of pilgrims, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced on Sunday that Pakistani citizens would be prohibited from travelling to Iran and Iraq by road for this year's Arbaeen pilgrimage due to ongoing security concerns. The minister announced the decision through a post on X, following a detailed briefing to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office, the prime minister instructed the Aviation Minister to facilitate the pilgrims by arranging special flights to Iran and Iraq. The meeting also delved into the prevailing law and order situation in the volatile Balochistan province, with the prime minister urging the interior minister to expedite the implementation of the Gwadar Safe City project. In a post on X, Naqvi explained that the decision was made after comprehensive consultations with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Balochistan government, and various security agencies. 'This difficult decision has been taken in the interest of public safety and national security,' he added. However, Naqvi confirmed that pilgrims would still be allowed to travel by air, and this move is expected to ease some concerns amid heightened security threats in regions bordering Afghanistan and Iran. Earlier in May, Pakistan and Iran had agreed to strengthen cooperation to ensure the smooth movement of religious pilgrims. This agreement includes keeping their shared border open 24 hours a day during Muharram and Safar, including the Arbaeen period. As part of the agreement, both countries have committed to increasing the number of flights available for pilgrims and have also explored the possibility of sea travel to alleviate congestion at land crossings. Tehran has also pledged to provide accommodation and meals for up to 5,000 Pakistani pilgrims in Mashhad during the peak season. Pakistan has faced a rise in terrorist attacks in recent years, particularly in the border provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, further complicating the safe passage of pilgrims during religious events. Each year, approximately 700,000 Pakistani pilgrims travel to Iraq to commemorate Arbaeen, a significant religious event marking the 40th day of mourning after the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) in Karbala. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Deccan Herald
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
'Pushpa, I Hate Tears' to 'Zindagi Badi Honi Chahiye': Revisiting Rajesh Khanna's unforgettable dialogues
A still from Avtaar Credit: Special Arrangement A still from Safar Credit: Special Arrangement Aradhana was Rajesh Khanna's all-time hit. Credit: Special Arrangement A still from Amar Prem. Credit: Special Arrangement A still from Bawarchi Credit: Special Arrangement Namak Haraam delivered many cult dialogues Credit: Special Arrangement A still from Anand. Credit: Special Arrangement
Time Out Dubai
15-07-2025
- Time Out Dubai
Prophet Muhammad Birthday 2025: When will official date be announced?
Another public holiday is coming soon in the UAE, and we're already looking forward to some extra time off. Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (PBUH) will give us a day off in September as summer in Dubai winds down for another year. Unlike last year, Prophet Muhammad's Birthday is likely to fall during the week, giving us more time off work. Dubai residents will officially get the day off to celebrate on the 12th day of the Islamic month of Rabi' Al-Awwal. Current predictions indicate that the celebration will fall on Friday September 5, though there is a chance that it could fall on Thursday September 4 if Safar is a 29-day month. If the occasion officially falls on Thursday, then it is likely that the UAE will move the public holiday to Friday September 5, to give us a three-day long weekend. This follows the UAE public holiday law introduced at the start of 2025, which allows official holiday dates to shift to the beginning or the end of the week. The special occasion is widely recognised across Islamic nations, including those in the Gulf region. These countries, including the UAE, typically mark the day with a national holiday. When will the official Prophet Muhammad's Birthday date be confirmed? (Credit: Canva) Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (PBUH) is one of several public holidays in the UAE determined by the Hijri calendar, meaning it relies on lunar sightings before we officially know when it begins. For the occasion itself, we won't have official confirmation of when it begins until Sunday August 24. On the evening of Sunday August 24, we'll find out whether or not Safar is a 29-day or 30-day month. While this is when we'll likely know the date of Prophet Muhammad's Birthday, the UAE has announced Hijri holiday dates ahead of official moon sightings this year. The most recent example is Islamic New Year, which saw the public holiday dates announced several days in advance of any official moon sighting. However, if the UAE decides not to move the public holiday date for Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (PBUH), then Thursday September 4 will be the official day off if Safar is a 29-day month. And if current predictions prove to be correct, then Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (PBUH) should fall on Friday September 5. This would give Dubai residents a three-day long weekend. When is the next public holiday in UAE after Prophet Muhammad's Birthday? (Credit: Canva) The next public holiday in the UAE in 2025 is Eid Al Etihad, formerly known as Union Day. The holidays officially fall midweek, on Tuesday December 2 and Wednesday December 3, marking the country's National Day celebrations. However, there is a chance that these days could shift or even give us a five-day long weekend. Life in Dubai Direct flights from Dubai: All the brilliant places to explore So many options, so little time In pictures: Dubai then and now See just how much the city has changed through the decades 112 best things to do in Dubai in 2025 Everything to tick off your Dubai bucket list
Daily Express
08-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Be more open on spending and projects: Bung
Published on: Tuesday, July 08, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 08, 2025 By: Sherell Jeffrey Text Size: Bung Moktar also expressed concern over the state of the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) housing project which he says appears to have left many units incomplete across the State. Kota Kinabalu: Lamag Assemblyman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin wants the State Government to be more open about how it spends taxpayers' money or decision-making about public projects and job promotions. 'This projection for the supplementary budget must be coordinated through good governance and when we say good governance, it means a government must be accountable,' he said when debating the Supplementary Supply Bill 2025, Monday. 'I do not question the need for this supplementary budget. What I question is why in the contributions to the recommended Statutory Funds amounting to RM600 million, a total of RM250 million is stored under the development fund group without detailed particulars. 'I want the detailed particulars of where this financial direction is used,' he said. Additionally, he noted percentage increases in various allocations, including a 25.5 per cent increase from the original budget of RM1.186 billion and a 35.7 per cent increase in contributions to the State Government's special trust fund amounting to RM200 million. 'We are happy that the State Government has reserve funds like in Sarawak, where their (Sarawak) reserve fund is around RM40 billion and their allocation is RM13 billion. Their people are also happy. 'In Sarawak, their state assemblymen get an allocation of RM5 - RM7 million per year. But what about us in Sabah?' 'What is the use of Sabah having lots of reserves if the people are suffering. We should use that money to make life easier for the people, help the people, solve the people's problems,' he said. He reiterated his call on the need for proper procedures in governance, questioning the rationale behind the government's civil servant job promotion decision, citing Datuk Seri Safar Untong's extended tenure as Sabah State Secretary. 'I want to ask the government about his (Safar) position. He is indeed very fortunate. Will his tenure be extended again? 'Why does he keep getting extended? What brilliance does he have? Is he cleverer, more brilliant than Bill Gates? Is that why he keeps getting extended. 'How about other senior government officers in Sabah? Are they not capable of being promoted to the position of State Secretary? Are they just waiting? Hanging without a rope? he said, pointing out the impact on career advancement opportunities for other senior government officers. 'If we want to see good governance, then we must choose according to procedures. Do not extend anymore because such extensions will hinder and weaken other civil servants and other officers from continuing to serve,' he said. For the record, Safar was initially appointed as Sabah State Secretary in 2019 and had his tenure extended in July last year. Bung Moktar also expressed concern over the state of the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) housing project which he says appears to have left many units incomplete across the State. 'In Lamag, there are 40 SMJ houses. I want to know how many are completed, who are the recipients? In Sukau, how many houses are completed? 'Because from what I see, there are 20-30 houses that are not completed until today. So where did the money go for these SMJ houses? Where did the money go that these houses are abandoned? 'Throughout Sabah, SMJ houses are only about 50 – 60 per cent completed, while 40 per cent are not completed. 'For my Lamag constituency, I want to know who received these SMJ houses because the reports I got are that only relatives received them,' Bung Moktar said. He called for proper investigation into the housing project irregularities, noting that some officers from Unit Perancangan Kemajuan Rakyat have been detained, investigated and charged in connection with the project. 'This is not good. There must be transparency,' he said, requesting detailed written information about fund allocations and their recipients. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Arab Times
06-07-2025
- Arab Times
Victim of Domestic Violence Granted Divorce and Compensation in Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY, July 6: The Kuwait Court has granted a divorce to a woman on the grounds of physical assault, after it was proven that she had suffered physical abuse at the hands of her husband. The court's decision was based on compelling evidence, including documented medical reports, surveillance footage, and the testimony of the couple's domestic worker, all of which confirmed the assaults. The woman's lawyer, Mohammed Safar, stated that the court was fully convinced by the evidence presented, which demonstrated that his client had been subjected to severe physical abuse—a grave violation of her physical and psychological dignity. In addition to granting the divorce, the court ordered the husband to pay 8,000 Kuwaiti dinars in compensation for the harm inflicted. Safar emphasized that this ruling marks a significant milestone in the fight against domestic violence in Kuwait. He praised the judiciary for taking a firm stance against human rights violations and urged victims of abuse to come forward, stressing the importance of not remaining silent in the face of violence.
