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The federal government has issued Ramadan 2026 office timings for federal departments. Five-day offices will work 9:00am–3:00pm (Mon–Thu) and 9:00am–12:30pm (Fri), while six-day offices will work 9:00am–2:00pm on operating days with the same Friday schedule.
Sindh’s education department has notified Ramadan schedules for Karachi and the wider province, setting shorter hours for single- and double-shift schools. The notification also specifies separate Friday timings for primary and secondary-level institutions.
Pakistan’s Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is meeting in Peshawar, with zonal committees across major cities collecting testimonies for the Ramadan crescent. Officials say astronomical assessments suggest the moon could be visible on Feb 18, pointing to Feb 19 as a likely first fast.
The federal government says gas will be supplied at maximum pressure during Ramadan’s key meal hours, supported by additional volumes and complaint-monitoring “situation rooms.” The power minister also pledged no electricity load-shedding during Sehri and Iftar nationwide.
South Air has announced job openings as part of its expansion, advertising roles in sales and reservation/ticketing. The recruitment drive spans major cities including Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta and others.
The PMD said there is a fair chance of sighting the Ramadan crescent on Feb 18, particularly in parts of KP including Peshawar. The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet in Peshawar to make the official decision.
Police said an unarmed suspect attempted to attack Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza at his Jhelum academy after a lecture but was arrested on the spot. A case was registered, and the complainant alleged the attacker tried to strangle the scholar during a photo session.
Punjab’s C&W Department says it is preparing to start work on three underpasses on Rawalpindi’s Peshawar Road, tied to the ongoing Kutchery Chowk remodeling project. Utility shifting is underway, and authorities say underpass construction is planned for mid-March to manage traffic while aiming for an April 30 completion target.
Punjab has approved a Widow Support Card to deliver direct cash assistance to widows across the province. The program includes PKR 100,000 per widow plus additional child-related support, and is expected to launch before Ramazan via the Zakat Department.
Karachi’s Bhains Colony (Khalid Bin Waleed) Flyover has been opened to traffic, with officials expecting smoother movement in Malir and better links between N-5 and Mehran Highway. The Rs1.865 billion project was completed in about five months under a World Bank-supported city initiative.
Social media videos prompted criticism after kite flying was reported along Islamabad Highway despite a long-standing ban. Observers said the activity created dangerous road conditions as children chased kites near moving traffic.
Rawalpindi traffic police have stepped up action against vehicles using “Applied For”, fake, or non-standard plates. Officials say violators will be fined and vehicles may be impounded until proper registration is completed.
