March 2024
Fidya, Fitrana, and Kaffarah Rates for Ramadan 2024 in Pakistan
Muslims in Pakistan observing Ramadan 2024 should be aware of the established rates for Fidya, Fitrana, and Kaffarah, as announced by prominent religious figure Mufti Muneebur Rehman. Understanding Fidya: Important Note: Affluent individuals are encouraged to contribute amounts exceeding the established rates. Fitrana for Eid al-Fitr: Kaffarah for Breaking Fast Unintentionally: Kaffarah Expenses: Key Takeaways:
Karachi Airport Increases Parking Fees
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has recently announced an increase in parking fees at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport. The standard rate for parking a vehicle for up to three hours will now be Rs100, representing a Rs10 increase. Vehicles parked for longer than three hours will incur additional charges. According to a CAA spokesperson, the […]
Zakat Announcement for Ramadan 2024: What You Need to Know
The Pakistani government has just released the Nisab-i-Zakat for this year’s Ramadan. This means they’ve set the minimum amount of money you need to have in your bank account for zakat to apply. The Basics of Zakat: Why Zakat Matters Zakat isn’t just a religious duty, it’s about helping your community. It’s a way to […]
Pakistan Celebrates Medical Milestones: First Split Liver and Pancreas Transplants
In a groundbreaking achievement, surgeons at the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Center (PKLI) in Lahore have made medical history. They’ve completed the country’s very first split liver transplant and its first-ever pancreas transplant. Every year in Pakistan, thousands of patients (approximately 8,000) desperately need liver transplants due to liver failure or cancer. […]
Quetta Shivers: Coldest Night of the Season
Brr! Quetta, the capital of Balochistan, just had its iciest night of the winter. On Sunday, the temperature plunged to a bone-chilling -5 degrees Celsius. Imagine water freezing right in the pipes and on the roads! A frosty wind swept through the city, sending shivers down everyone’s spines. Much of Balochistan province is feeling the […]