Trends - Ramazan 2026

First Ramazan after ceasefire brings flicker of joy in devastated Gaza

“Today, I can barely prepare a main dish and a side dish. Everything is expensive," says Nivin Ahmed, who lives in a tent in Al-Mawasi.

Published 18 Feb, 2026 05:44pm

Announcement made by Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee Chairman Abdul Khabir Azad; moon also sighted in Bangladesh, India.

Updated 18 Feb, 2026 08:58pm

“Even economic loadshedding in areas with high-loss feeders will be restricted at the time of Sehr and Iftar,” Leghari says.

Updated 18 Feb, 2026 07:10pm

Wishes pour in from politicians and parliamentarians from US, Canada, UK and Australia.

Updated 18 Feb, 2026 02:18pm

House rejects PTI resolution seeking 14-year age relaxation for govt jobs.

Updated 18 Feb, 2026 12:04pm

328,000 deserving families across the province to receive special assistance.

Published 18 Feb, 2026 06:19am

Ramazan not only reminds us to fast and pray, but also to let go of our long-held resentments, pride, and ego.

Published 17 Feb, 2026 06:05pm

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited proposes gas supply from 3am to 10.30pm daily, awaits approval from Petroleum Division.

Published 17 Feb, 2026 02:40pm

Strict action will be taken against the supply of substandard ghee in the market.

Published 17 Feb, 2026 06:58am

The majority of retailers, especially fruit vendors, always ignore the official price list, terming it “unrealistic”.

Updated 17 Feb, 2026 08:47am

Says enforcement measures will be outlined in a meeting tomorrow morning.

Published 15 Feb, 2026 08:32pm

Ramazan is a personal reset. Step back from comparison, ease into the month gently, and focus on setting intentions rather than chasing perfection.

Updated 13 Feb, 2026 06:57pm

At the time of sunset on Feb 18, 2026, the age of the new moon will be approximately 25 hours and 48 minutes, the space agency says.

Published 13 Feb, 2026 03:10pm

Says weather expected to be partly cloudy/fair in most parts of the country on the day.

Published 11 Feb, 2026 05:44pm

Vegetable, fruit and flour prices rise ahead of holy month.

Published 08 Feb, 2026 08:17am