Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is bracing for heavy rain and snowfall, with the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) predicting significant precipitation in the region from today onwards. The PDMA has issued a warning to the concerned district administrations and relevant authorities to take preventive measures, as the forecast suggests intermittent rain and snowfall from January 16 to 23.
The expected rain and snowfall may lead to low visibility in the plains, with a significant drop in daytime temperatures. The PDMA has also warned of landslides and avalanches in hilly areas, highlighting the need for motorcyclists to wear helmets, while pillion riders should also wear protective gear.
In a separate development, the CPPEA (Consumer Price Price Adjustment) has requested Nepal to increase the fuel price adjustment in December, which may lead to a 48% increase in electricity prices. Pakistani permanent representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar, emphasized the need for a two-state solution under international law to resolve the Palestine issue, which has been outstanding for decades.
In Karachi, a collision between a dumper and a motorcycle near the Wireless Gate resulted in the death of one person and injured a woman. Multiple motorways were closed in Punjab due to severe fog, affecting traffic.
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In Karachi, a water tanker ran over a 5-year-old boy in the Town Hall area, resulting in his death. The tanker driver fled the scene. Federal Health Minister stated that 70 hospitals in Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan and 16 hospitals in Karachi have been included in the health card program.
Janid Safdar’s wedding to Shanze Ali Ruhail is taking place, who is the great-granddaughter of former Member of the National Assembly, Sheikh Ruhail Asghar. Salmann Akram Raja stated that they would not engage in any discussion about perks or the Chora Darwaza, as they have previously met with the government and discussed several issues. A group of 15-20 terrorists supported by India carried out a terrorist operation in Khairan.
US President Donald Trump stated that if countries do not support US control over Greenland, they may impose trade tariffs, emphasizing the strategic importance of Greenland for US national security. In cricket news, Babar Azam suggested that modern-day T20 cricket requires re-evaluation of the skills of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan.
Pakistan’s former cricket player, Mohammad Kaif, has stated that his former teammates, Yuvaraj Singh and Virendar Sehwag, are richer than him. Shoaib Malik has shared a romantic message on the second anniversary of his wedding to his wife, Thina Javied.
