Mufti Muneebur Rehman, a respected religious leader in Pakistan, has released the official amounts for Fidya and Fitrana for the upcoming Ramadan in 2024. What is Fidya? Fidya is a form of compensation for those unable to fast during the holy month of Ramadan due to reasons like health conditions, travel, or other valid circumstances. […]
Karachi Airport Increases Parking Fees
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has recently increased the cost of parking at Karachi’s international airport. The new standard rate is now Rs100 for the first three hours of parking, a Rs10 increase from the previous pricing. Vehicles parked for longer than three hours will incur additional charges. According to a CAA spokesperson, the decision […]
Ramadan 2024: Pakistani Government Sets Minimum Zakat Threshold
The Pakistani government has officially declared the Nisab-i-Zakat for the Zakat Year 1444-45 A.H. This important figure determines the minimum amount of money held in a bank account that triggers the deduction of zakat, a charitable obligation during the holy month of Ramadan. Key Points: What is Zakat? Zakat is one of the five pillars […]
Pakistan Marks Medical Milestones: First Split Liver and Pancreas Transplants
In a groundbreaking medical achievement, surgeons at Pakistan’s Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Centre (PKLI) in Lahore have made history. They’ve completed the country’s first-ever split liver transplant and its first pancreas transplant, offering renewed hope for thousands of patients. The Need for Liver Transplants Sadly, an estimated 8,000 people in Pakistan require life-saving […]
Chilly Blast Hits Karachi After Rainstorm
Karachi is feeling the bite of winter as a sudden cold snap follows a burst of heavy rain. Temperatures have dropped, with Sunday’s reading hitting a brisk 14°C. This chilly turn in the weather comes right after the city was lashed by heavy downpours and thunderstorms on Friday. Several areas across Karachi experienced the downpour, […]