Punjab Energy Department has submitted proposals to the government to conserve energy, including online meetings and working from home, as well as online classes in universities and colleges. According to sources, schools and academic institutions have been advised to adopt a hybrid system, increase the use of public transport, and extend the operating hours of orange line, metro bus service. The department has recommended switching off streetlights after 10 PM across the province, turning off high-intensity lights, billboards, and neon signs, and saving energy by switching off decorative lights on buildings.
Punjab’s DSP Asghar Ali Shah said that five officials and eight civilians were injured in the blasts. The Fire Brigade authorities said that a fire engine has been dispatched to the scene. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to take cautious measures regarding the use of petroleum products. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the committee to submit practical proposals within the next 48 hours, ensuring that the proposals do not burden the public and prioritize public relief.
A statement issued by the University of Urdu announced that the university will be on a summer break from March 16. In a statement, the university’s vice-chancellor, Tahir Ashrafi, said that they condemn the attacks by the US and Israel on Iran. The University of Karachi has decided to conduct online classes from morning. The meeting discussed the security situation created by the Iranian drone and missile attacks. Sources said that the Iran-US conflict is affecting the oil system of the National Bank of Pakistan. The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited’s spokesperson said that the Iran-US conflict is affecting the gas supply system.
Minister of State for Power, Moonis Elahi, said that more than 70% of the rations cards were used by the people in the markets. The Punjab government assured that there is a sufficient stock of petroleum products in the province, asking people not to panic. PPP leader Raja Pervez Ashraf said that the PPP rejects the proposal to increase the price of petrol to Rs. 55 per liter.
Justice Amjad Ali Shah, while announcing the verdict, sentenced 47 advertising offenders to 10 years of imprisonment, a fine of Rs. 5 lakh, and 10 years of imprisonment. The deceased terrorist was involved in multiple terrorist activities and was wanted by the security forces. The road connecting the PIDC to the Quaid-e-Azam City has been opened for small traffic. The weather forecast for the next 24 hours shows a high possibility of clear skies and dry weather in the city.
The Iranian military has said that they will not attack countries that do not allow US forces to use their airspace to attack Iran. The Israeli Defense Minister has said that the Lebanese government should follow their instructions before they take further action. The UAE Ministry of Defense has said that their defense system has intercepted 15 ballistic missiles and 119 drones. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has forced UAE traders to sell gold at subsidized rates.
