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Pakistanis among 57 dead as migrant boats sink off Libya

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At least 57 bodies have been washed ashore after two migrant boats sank in the Mediterranean off different towns in western Libya, a coast guard officer and an aid worker said on Tuesday. One survivor, Bassam Mahmoud from Egypt, said there were about 80 passengers on one of the boats that set off for Europe at around 2 a.m. on Tuesday. There was an argument as the boat was sinking but the man in charge refused to stop, he said. “We kept fighting until someone caught up with us. The scene was horrific and some died (in the water) in front of me,” he said. Eleven bodies, including that of a child, were recovered off Qarabulli in eastern Tripoli, said coast guard officer Fathi al-Zayani. The migrants were from Pakistan, Syria, Tunisia, and Egypt, he said. A Red Crescent aid worker in Sabratha in western Tripoli said they had recovered 46 bodies in the past six days from the beach and they were all “illegal migrants” from one boat. Pictures were posted online by the Sabratha Re
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Nawaz Sharif, Maryam hold meeting with Saudi crown prince

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Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam held a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday. Sources said PML-N Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz was also present in the meeting when important matters were discussed. During the meeting, important matters were discussed, including current issues being faced by Pakistan. Reports citing sources said the meeting between the former prime minister and the crown prince was held in a ‘positive’ atmosphere. The former prime minister and PML-N’s chief organiser are currently in Saudi Arabia as they had performed Umrah. The Sharif family reached the Kingdom on April 11. The three-time premier might meet the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdul Aziz in Jeddah, sources added. Earlier, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud had invited the three-time premier Nawaz Sharif and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to perform Umrah as royal guests during Ramadan. https://www.
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Nawaz Sharif, Maryam hold meeting with Saudi crown prince

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Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam held a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday. Sources said PML-N Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz was also present in the meeting when important matters were discussed. During the meeting, important matters were discussed, including current issues being faced by Pakistan. Reports citing sources said the meeting between the former prime minister and the crown prince was held in a ‘positive’ atmosphere. The former prime minister and PML-N’s chief organiser are currently in Saudi Arabia as they had performed Umrah. The Sharif family reached the Kingdom on April 11. The three-time premier might meet the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdul Aziz in Jeddah, sources added. Earlier, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud had invited the three-time premier Nawaz Sharif and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to perform Umrah as royal guests during Ramadan. https://www.
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Jumma-tul-Wida, last Friday of Ramadan, being observed

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Jumma-tul-Wida, the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, is being observed today (April 21) across the country with religious reverence. Juma’ah means gathering and wida means farewell, so this literally means “Gathering of farewell”. This day is marked to commemorate the farewell to the month of fasting. Millions of people will offer Friday prayers at mosques across the country. Special prayers will be offered for the progress and prosperity of Pakistan and unity of Muslims the world over. The religious leaders and Imams will highlight importance of the month of fasting and the Jumma-tul-Wida. In the federal capital, the biggest gathering of Juma-tul-Wida will be held at Faisal Mosque. The last Friday holds great significance for Muslims around the world as it marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, a time of fasting, prayer, and reflection. Jumma-tul-Wida is believed to be the last opportunity for Muslims to seek blessings and forgiveness from Allah before the
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Jumma-tul-Wida, last Friday of Ramadan, being observed

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Jumma-tul-Wida, the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, is being observed today (April 21) across the country with religious reverence. Juma’ah means gathering and wida means farewell, so this literally means “Gathering of farewell”. This day is marked to commemorate the farewell to the month of fasting. Millions of people will offer Friday prayers at mosques across the country. Special prayers will be offered for the progress and prosperity of Pakistan and unity of Muslims the world over. The religious leaders and Imams will highlight importance of the month of fasting and the Jumma-tul-Wida. In the federal capital, the biggest gathering of Juma-tul-Wida will be held at Faisal Mosque. The last Friday holds great significance for Muslims around the world as it marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, a time of fasting, prayer, and reflection. Jumma-tul-Wida is believed to be the last opportunity for Muslims to seek blessings and forgiveness from Allah before the
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Jumma-tul-Wida, last Friday of Ramadan, being observed

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Jumma-tul-Wida, the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, is being observed today (April 21) across the country with religious reverence. Juma’ah means gathering and wida means farewell, so this literally means “Gathering of farewell”. This day is marked to commemorate the farewell to the month of fasting. Millions of people will offer Friday prayers at mosques across the country. Special prayers will be offered for the progress and prosperity of Pakistan and unity of Muslims the world over. The religious leaders and Imams will highlight importance of the month of fasting and the Jumma-tul-Wida. In the federal capital, the biggest gathering of Juma-tul-Wida will be held at Faisal Mosque. The last Friday holds great significance for Muslims around the world as it marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, a time of fasting, prayer, and reflection. Jumma-tul-Wida is believed to be the last opportunity for Muslims to seek blessings and forgiveness from Allah before the
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Security beefed up at railways during special Eid-ul -Fitr train operations

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Pakistan Railways police have beefed up security at all stations, platforms, and trains across the country during the special Eid-ul-Fitr train operations. The Pakistan Railways has kicked off a special operation in which five trains are being used to facilitate the public’s travel needs for this year’s Eid-ul-Fitr. Read details: Pakistan Railways announces 5 special trains on Eid ul Fitr. Tickets, Schedule In view, the IG railways police have directed all officers to ensure foolproof security and deploy a bomb disposal squad on all railway stations across the country. However, checking has been intensified at all entry and exit points to avert any untoward situation. Moreover, the cops will also be deployed in plain clothes to provide additional security measures. Pakistan announced Eid holidays from Friday, April 21, to Tuesday, April 25. https://www.samaaenglish.tv/news/40032440/pakistan-security-beefed-up-at-railways-during-special-eid-ul-fitr-train-operations?utm_source=
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