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PICS: Millions of Muslims mark Ashura, the holiest day of Muharram 2026

This event, marked by solemnity, saw participants paying respects to the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, in the Battle of Karbala

Updated 3 months ago

The tenth day of Muharram is the Day of Ashura, which, to Shia Muslims, is part of the mourning of Muharram. Sunni Muslims fast on this day. Photo Courtesy: AFP

Babar Azam surpasses Chris Gayle to accomplish new feat in T20 cricket

In the Pakistan Super League (PSL) match against Karachi Kings, Peshawar Zalmi's Babar Azam accomplishes a new feat. Here's all you need to know (Pics: File Pic)

Updated 6 months ago

The tenth day of Muharram is the Day of Ashura, which, to Shia Muslims, is part of the mourning of Muharram. Sunni Muslims fast on this day. Photo Courtesy: AFP

IN PHOTOS: 9 dead, 32 injured in violent protests near US Consulate in Karachi

Updated 7 months ago

Police resort to tear gas shelling and fire warning shots in an attempt to disperse the crowd and restore order. PIC/AFP

IN PHOTOS: Pakistan gears up for Ramadan with faith and festivity

Updated 8 months ago

Ramadan, the holiest month in Islam, is marked by fasting, prayers, self-reflection, and charity. PIC/AFP

IN PHOTOS: 216 prisoners escape Karachi jail after earthquake triggers chaos

Updated 1 year ago

Media personnel are seen through a damaged glass window at a prison facility in the Malir district of Karachi on Tuesday after prisoners escaped overnight following an earthquake. Pic/AFP

Police clash with protesters during Sindh Rawadari March in Karachi; 1 dead

Updated 2 years ago

The Sindh Rawadari March, a protest led by human rights groups, trade unions, and feminist movements, took place outside the Karachi Press Club (KPC).

Explosion outside Karachi airport kills 2 Chinese workers, injures others

Updated 2 years ago

On October 7, a massive explosion occurred outside Karachi Airport in Pakistan, which is the country's largest airport.

In Pics: Imran Khan's supporters protest over delay in Pakistan election results

Updated 2 years ago

Supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest outside an election commission office in Karachi on February 10, 2024, amid claims the election result delay is allowing authorities to rig the vote-counting. Pic/AFP

IN PHOTOS: Mumbai cops say viral rumours on Dawood Ibrahim are fake

Updated 2 years ago

Mumbai Police has heightened surveillance owing to unverified claims surrounding notorious criminal Dawood Ibrahim.  Pics/ Mid-day archives:: Reported by: Faizan Khan

IN PHOTOS: Interesting facts about 1993 Mumbai blasts mastermind Dawood Ibrahim

Updated 2 years ago

Notorious gangster Dawood Ibrahim, who's been living in Pakistan for decades now hiding from Indian law enforcement authorities, is in the news again. Pics/ Mid-day archives