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Mahmood Ahmed Hashmi (second right) and his family at iftar during Ramadan in Islamabad, Pakistan. (Screengrab/AN) video

From sahoor drums to online apps: Ramadan through the eyes of 3 generations of a Pakistani family

  • Digital age has significantly altered how holy month is observed, offering spiritual engagement through apps, social media, and online platforms
  • Mobile apps have become indispensable tools for Muslims worldwide during Ramadan, whether to check prayer timings or order food
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign agreement to boost cooperation in public sector auditing

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign agreement to boost cooperation in public sector auditing

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Special Saudi, Pakistani interior ministers discuss security, anti-drug efforts in Riyadh

Saudi, Pakistani interior ministers discuss security, anti-drug efforts in Riyadh

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Pakistanis welcome Aramco’s new Islamabad outlet

Pakistanis welcome Aramco’s new Islamabad outlet

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Saudi Arabia’s Global Harmony Initiative is a ‘unique opportunity’ say Pakistani expatriates

Saudi Arabia’s Global Harmony Initiative is a ‘unique opportunity’ say Pakistani expatriates

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Saudi Arabia offers Pakistan share of $200bn in annual construction contracts

Saudi Arabia offers Pakistan share of $200bn in annual construction contracts

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‘Riyadh Reads’: Pakistani panelists at book fair push for cultural diplomacy

‘Riyadh Reads’: Pakistani panelists at book fair push for cultural diplomacy

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Saudi Aramco says will launch first branded gas station in Pakistan by year end

Saudi Aramco says will launch first branded gas station in Pakistan by year end

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Pakistani students return from Kyrgyzstan after mob violence in Bishkek 

Pakistani students return from Kyrgyzstan after mob violence in Bishkek 

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Pakistan ‘high priority’ economic opportunity for us, Saudi top minister says in Islamabad  video

Pakistan ‘high priority’ economic opportunity for us, Saudi top minister says in Islamabad 

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Pakistan says expecting more high-level Saudi business delegations amid investment push

Pakistan says expecting more high-level Saudi business delegations amid investment push

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Pakistan will launch Hajj 2024 operations from May 9 in eight airports across the country till June 9. (Supplied)

Over 65,000 Pakistani Hajj pilgrims to utilize Makkah Route Initiative this year

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Iranian president arrives in Pakistan for three-day visit

Iranian president arrives in Pakistan for three-day visit

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