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Karachi residents are facing difficulties due to severe traffic congestion on major roads in the city during the holy month of Ramzan. The situation has been exacerbated by simultaneous holidays in government, private, and commercial institutions, which has resulted in a significant surge in traffic. The government has set office hours from 10 am to 4 pm during Ramzan, a change from the previous timings of 8 am to 2 pm for government offices and 9 am to 3 or 4 pm for private offices.
The unusual rush on roads linked to commercial, private, and government centers in the city has been further complicated by ongoing construction activities in Karachi, which have contributed to increased traffic congestion. Additionally, the breakdown of roads has severely affected traffic flow, leaving citizens frustrated. According to an SDO (Sub-Divisional Officer), two officials were injured in a recent firing incident and were shifted to a hospital.
Pakistan’s Interior Minister, Mohsin Nawaz Khatari, stated that increasing the participation of legal migration is necessary to curb illegal immigration. Ali Muhammad Khan, the chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Party, demanded that Urdu be declared the official language of the country. The Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has summoned the final witness in the case against Alimah Khan.
The Accountability Court in Lahore has shown significant progress in the Chaudhry Sugar Mills case involving Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and her father, Nawaz Sharif. A spokesperson for the Punjab government stated that the organizers of the drone shows would be held responsible for ensuring the safe use of drones during the events. Successful applicants will receive digital confirmation of their immigration status via email, and they will not need to visit a visa center to obtain a passport after providing biometric data.
A party source, Matthew Pantelides, stated that Interior Minister Mohsin Nawaz Khatari had previously mentioned the possibility of visa exemptions on diplomatic passports. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the Pakistan Governance Forum would be crucial in guiding the country towards progress. The Supreme Court has rejected a plea to reinstate the services of a police officer, Shujaat Hussain, after a written order was issued.
The Seismological Center reported that the earthquake’s magnitude was 5.6, and its depth was 114 kilometers. PTI Chairman, Barrister Gohar, stated that the party would continue to stand before the Supreme and High Courts during Ramzan and demand justice. PTI leader, Talal Chaudhry, expressed that the recent terrorist attacks have strengthened Pakistan’s stance on the presence of terrorist networks in Afghanistan.
The security forces have accelerated operations based on intelligence in recent days, and the Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has summoned the final witness in the case against Alimah Khan.
