Staff Reporter Lahore
Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry clarified on Sunday that the announcement of moon sighting for the advent of Ramazan will be made by the Ruet-i-Hilal Committee under the laws of Pakistan, “but, the foundation of our future depends on science, technology and education and we must employ technological innovations for effective decision making.”
Speaking to media in Lahore, the minister reiterated that the Ramazan moon will likely be sighted on April 13 and the first day of Ramazan will be observed on April 14.
The minister’s comments come a day after his tweet once again stirred a controversy as religious circles, including the newly-appointed chairman of Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee, expressed their annoyance over his statement.
