Patron-in-Chief of the Pakistan Hindu Council and Member of the National Assembly, Dr. Ramesh Kumar Vankwani, has predicted that Chand Raat is likely to fall on Friday, March 20, 2026, while Eid-ul-Fitr may be observed on Saturday, March 21. He expressed optimism that this joyous occasion will bring happiness, blessings, and prosperity to all citizens…
Eid-ul-Fitr, the joyous festival marking the end of Ramadan, is celebrated by millions of Muslims worldwide. While countries like Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Indonesia are widely known for their Eid traditions, fewer people are aware of how Muslims in China observe this important religious occasion. China is home to a diverse Muslim population, primarily from…
In times of national challenge, leadership is measured not only by strength but by wisdom, balance, and foresight. The recent statement issued by the Pakistan Hindu Council, endorsing President Asif Ali Zardari’s appeal to celebrate Holi with simplicity, reflects exactly such responsible leadership. It is a message that resonates far beyond a single festival —…
The campaign for the release and protection of jailed Kashmiri leader Yasin Malik gained fresh momentum when his wife, Mrs. Mushaal (Mishal) Hussein Mullick, accompanied by her sister Sabeen Malik and 13-year-old daughter Razia Sultan, visited the Pakistan Hindu Council Secretariat in Karachi for a comprehensive meeting with the prominent Pakistani Hindu parliamentarian and Patron-in-Chief…
In the land of five rivers, where the echoes of ancient civilizations still whisper through the ruins of Mohenjo-Daro and Taxila, the lamps of Diwali continue to shine — quietly yet beautifully. Every year, Pakistan’s Hindu community, along with people from other faiths who join in the spirit of the festival, celebrates Diwali, the festival…
Though Karbala is part of Islamic history, its moral universe transcends religion. For countless Hindus in India, Pakistan and across the world, Imam Hussain represents the ideal of Dharma Yudh — a righteous war against falsehood, much like Rama’s war against Ravana, or Arjuna’s role in the battle of Kurukshetra under the guidance of Lord…
The tragedy of Karbala, which unfolded on the 10th of Muharram in 680 AD (61 AH), is a watershed moment in Islamic history. It commemorates the supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain ibn Ali (RA), the beloved grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and his companions who stood against tyranny, injustice, and authoritarianism. While Karbala physically…
KARACHI (PNP): A vibrant celebration of interfaith harmony in connection with the Hindu festival of Holi and the Muslim festival of Eid in a joyous display of national unity and cultural exchange was organized here at Vankwani House, Karachi. Dr. Ramesh Kumar Vankwani, Patron-in-chief of Pakistan Hindu Council and Chairman Dr Prem Kumar Sital Das…
KARACHI – The Chief Coordinator of the Pakistan Hindu Council, Kirshan Sagar, along with several notables from various cities in Sindh, in a meeting with the IG of Sindh Police, has discussed the recent incidents of kidnapping and abduction in Gouspur and Kohistan. Stressing the need for immediate action, Mr. Sagar also raised concerns about…
KARACHI – Under the chairmanship of Pakistan Hindu Council chief Dr. Ramesh Kumar Vankwani, the first official PHC Managing Committee meeting of the year was held at PHC House Karachi, during which various issues came under discussion. While expressing satisfaction over the recently held successful annual mass marriages for 16 consecutive years, the members also…
