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Pakistan celebrated Eid ul Fitr with nationwide prayers, family gatherings and charity after the end of Ramadan. The president, prime minister and armed forces leadership used the occasion to call for unity, harmony and national responsibility.
Karachi may see thunderstorms on Eid as a wider weather system moves across Pakistan. Forecasters also expect rain in parts of Sindh and Punjab, with lightning and hail possible in some areas.
Pakistan will observe Eid ul Fitr on Saturday after the Shawwal moon was not sighted anywhere in the country. The Ruet-e-Hilal Committee said Ramadan will complete 30 days this year.
At least 20 people were killed in Karachi after a violent storm caused wall collapses, lightning injuries and widespread infrastructure damage. The weather emergency also triggered major power outages across the city.
Pakistan's moon-sighting committee is meeting in Islamabad to decide the date of Eid ul Fitr. Experts say the likelihood of seeing the Shawwal crescent today is low, making March 21 the more probable date for Eid.
A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck the Khuzdar region in Balochistan, prompting residents to come out of their homes. No loss of life or property damage was immediately reported.
Pakistanis in the UAE have announced financial assistance for families of those killed in the recent conflict, with Rs1 million pledged per family. Community leaders say the support will also help fund the education of the victims' children.
A deadly storm has left Karachi counting human and infrastructure losses, with at least 19 deaths reported so far. Weather officials are warning that more heavy rain and thunderstorms may still hit the city and wider Sindh today.
NADRA has confirmed a four-day nationwide office closure for Eid ul Fitr and Pakistan Day. The authority says digital services will stay available while normal in-person operations resume on March 24.
Pakistan is set to see another round of rain, hail and thunderstorms as unstable weather spreads across multiple regions. The forecast has raised the likelihood of travel disruption and localised weather-related damage.
Rangers have arrested seven alleged members of Karachi’s Topi Gang in a major raid and say the group was tied to hundreds of crimes across Sindh. The operation is continuing as authorities pursue more suspects linked to the network.
A sharp Eid travel rush has overwhelmed bus stands in Lahore, leaving passengers stuck in long lines and facing fare hikes. The situation has intensified pressure on authorities to regulate transporters and improve terminal management.
