Eid festivity is in the air

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The preparations for Eid are in full swing and family members compel the earning members of their family to complete their Eid shopping in advance in order to avoid the rush, but there are also many of us who leave some accessories for the last moment.

The best part of Eid is ‘Chand Raa’t, which has its own significance. Many youngsters leave some of their items to be bought on ‘Chand Raat’, so that they can feel the festive mood of Eid beforehand and enjoy the hustle and bustle of bazaars. The only problem one faces in the markets few days before Eid is the parking space for vehicles. You have to take at least one or two rounds of the markets to get a space to squeeze your car in.The hustle and bustle of Eid can be seen on each and every face, as they become excited to complete their shopping in order to celebrate Eid with its full enthusiasm and zeal.


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This Ramadan, let us resolve, that we would return to reading and understanding the Quran, so that every member of the society would contribute towards establishment of a true Islamic society, that will have justice, love, peace, tolerance and mercy as its principal cornerstones. May Allah Subhanahu Taala in His infinite Mercifulness guide us all towards greater individual and collective rectitude. I pray for all the readers and seek their prayers for glory in the eternal world (Ameen).

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Pakistan Picks New Intelligence Chief

The chief of the Pakistani Army appointed a new head of the powerful Inter-Services Intelligence, the nation’s top spy organization, Tuesday in a move that consolidated his control over crucial espionage activities.The new spy chief, Lt. Gen. Ahmed Shujaa Pasha, has experience as a commander in United Nations peacekeeping and counter-insurgency operations, according to sources familiar with his record. He replaced Lt. Gen. Nadeem Taj.