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Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
Budget 2025–26 to be presented on June 10, reaffirms advisor to FM
Listen to article Advisor to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad has clarified that budget 2025–26 will be presented on June 10 as scheduled, dismissing media reports suggesting a delay due to Eidul Azha holidays. According to reports from several media outlets, the budget—initially expected to be presented on June 2—was reportedly rescheduled to June 12 because of Eidul Azha holidays, which is to fall on June 7. However, Schehzad reaffirmed via a post on X that no such decision has been made to delay or reschedule the budget. 'As communicated earlier, the upcoming Federal Budget FY26 is on schedule to be announced on June 10, 2025,' he wrote. 'Similarly, the upcoming Pakistan Economic Survey FY25 is scheduled to be announced on June 9, 2025.' As communicated earlier, the upcoming Federal Budget FY26 is on schedule to be announced on June 10, 2025. Similarly, the upcoming Pakistan Economic Survey FY25 is scheduled to be announced on June 9, 2025.@Financegovpk @PakPMO#PakistanBudget #EconomicSurvey #MoF — Khurram Schehzad (@kschehzad) May 29, 2025 Additionally, Finance Secretary Imdadullah Bosal confirmed that the budget will indeed be presented on June 10. Speaking to the media on Thursday, Bosal mentioned that while the date for the Annual Plan Coordination Committee (APCC) meeting has not yet been finalised, and the date of the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting may still change, the budget schedule itself is firm. Read more: Zil Hajj moon not sighted in Pakistan, Eidul Azha to be observed on June 7 The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced on Tuesday that the Zil Hajj moon was not sighted in the country, and Eidul Azha will therefore be celebrated on June 7. Government usually declares at least three days of public holidays for Eidul Azha, during which Muslims perform religious rituals, including the sacrifice of animals. This year, the third day of Eid will fall on June 9 — the same day the government plans to release the Economic Survey.
Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Climate
- Express Tribune
Hajj on June 5; Eid in Pakistan on June 7
A pilgrim prays in front of the Holy Kaaba ahead of the Haj. PHOTO: REUTERS Listen to article The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has announced that the Zil Hajj moon was not sighted in the country, confirming that the first day of Zil Hajj will be observed on May 29, while Eidul Azha will be celebrated on June 7. The announcement was made by Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, who presided over a meeting to in Islamabad on Tuesday. Addressing a news conference, Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad stated that no credible testimonies of moon sighting had been received from any part of the country. "It was decided with consensus that the first day of Zil Hajj, will be on May 29, Thursday, and Eidul Azha will be observed on June 7, Saturday," he said. He also highlighted that the weather conditions across the country had hampered moon sighting efforts, with cloudy skies prevailing in most areas. The meeting was attended by members of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, along with representatives from SUPARCO and the Meteorological Department, who were present to provide assistance. In addition to the central meeting, zonal committee meetings were also held in cities such as Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, Peshawar, and other regions. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has confirmed Friday, June 6, as the first day of Eidul Azha after the Zil Hajj crescent was sighted on Tuesday with Hajj to take place on Thursday, June 5. Moon sighting committees across the Arab world and other Muslim-majority countries observed the crescent moon of Zil Hajjthe 12th and final month of the Islamic lunar calendaron Tuesday, May 27. The kingdom announced that the Zil Hajj crescent had been sighted, confirming that next Friday, June 6, will mark the first day of Eidul Azha. The United Arab Emirates also announced the moon sighting, declaring that Eidul zdha will be observed on Friday, June 6.
Business Recorder
5 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Eidul Azha on June 7
KARACHI: The Zil Hajj moon has not been sighted and Eidul Azha will fall on June 7 (Saturday), Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad announced on Tuesday evening. According to the announcement, the first day of Zil Hajj will fall on Thursday, May 29, 2025, while Eidul Azha will be observed on Saturday, June 7. The meeting of Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee was held in Islamabad for sighting of the Zil Hajj moon 1446 Hijri. Moreover, the Zonal Ruet-e-Hilal Committees meetings were also held separately at their respective headquarters to see the Eidul Azha moon. Meanwhile, religious scholar Mufti Ramzan Sialvi confirmed that moon was not sighted in Lahore, adding that the final announcement regarding moon sighting would be made by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. Similarly, zonal committee sources in Karachi said that no testimony of moon sighting was received from any part of Sindh. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
6 days ago
- Climate
- Express Tribune
Hajj to fall on June 5 as Saudi Arabia confirms Zil Hajj moon sighting
Listen to article Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates (UAE) has confirmed Friday, June 6, as the first day of Eidul Adha after the Zil Hajj crescent was sighted on Tuesday, Gulf News reported. Moon sighting committees across the Arab world and other Muslim-majority countries observed the crescent moon of Zil Hajj—the 12th and final month of the Islamic lunar calendar—on Tuesday, May 27. The Kingdom announced that the Zil Hajj crescent had been sighted, confirming that next Friday, June 6, will mark the first day of Eidul Adha. BREAKING NEWS: The crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia — Dhul Hijjah 1446 begins tonight. *Day of 'Arafah: 5 June 2025* *Eid Al-Adha: 6 June 2025* May Allāh accept the Hajj of the Hujjaj and our worship and allow us to make the most of these blessed days. Aameen. — 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 (@HaramainInfo) May 27, 2025 This means, according to the lunar calendar, the first day of the new month will fall on Wednesday, May 28 and Hajj to fall on June 5. The UAE also announced the moon sighting, declaring that Eidul Adha 2025 will be observed on Friday, June 6, with May 28 marking the first day of Zil Hajj. Similarly, Oman and Indonesia have also officially announced that Wednesday, May 28, 2025, will mark the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah with Eid to be observed on Friday, June 6. Read more: Zil Hajj moon not sighted, Eidul Adha to be observed on June 7 Earlier reports indicated that persistent dusty conditions across the region had made it difficult to spot the crescent moon of Zil Hajj. Reduced visibility could impact official moon sighting efforts, which are crucial for determining the dates of Arafat Day and Eidul Adha. Moreover, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee in Pakistan also announced on Tuesday that the Zil Hajj moon was not sighted in the country. As a result, the first day of Zil Hajj will be observed on Thursday, May 29, and Eidul Adha will be celebrated on June 7, 2025.
Business Recorder
6 days ago
- General
- Business Recorder
Zil Hajj moon not sighted; first day of Eid-ul-Adha 2025 on June 7
The Zil Hajj moon has not been sighted, and Eid-ul-Adha 2025 will fall on Saturday, June 7, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad announced on Tuesday evening. Addressing the media, the committee chairman said that the first day of Zil Hajj will fall on Thursday, May 29, 2025, while Eid ul Adha will be observed on Saturday, June 7. The announcement comes following a meeting of the Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee held in Islamabad to sight the Zil Hajj moon, 1446 Hijri, and confirm the dates of Eid ul Adha this year. The Zonal Ruet-e-Hilal Committees also met separately at their respective headquarters for sighting of the Eid-ul-Adha Moon. If the moon is sighted on May 27, the first day of Eid-ul-Adha will fall on June 6 (Friday). If the Zil Hajj moon is sighted on Wednesday, the first day of Eid will then fall on June 7 (Saturday). As per the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco), Eid-ul- Adha is likely to be celebrated across Pakistan on June 7, 2025. In a statement, the commission said that according to astronomical models, the birth of the new moon for Zilhaj will occur on May 27, 2025, at 8:02pm PST. The Hajj pilgrimage begins on the 8th day of Zil Hajj and lasts until the 13th of the month. Hajj is expected to take place between June 4 to June 9 this year.
