Karachi, Pakistan – The provincial metropolis is expected to experience a scorching heat wave over the next 24 hours, with the minimum temperature recorded at 19.4 degrees Celsius, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department. The maximum temperature is likely to range between 32 to 34 degrees Celsius.
In a press briefing, the department warned of a dry spell in the city, with humidity levels recorded at 91% in the morning hours. Meanwhile, a north-easterly wind is blowing at a speed of 4 kilometers per hour.
The city’s mayor, Murtaza Wahab, has announced that the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation will complete the construction of the Flyover at Empress Market within 100 days.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader, Salman Akram Raja, has denounced the attacks on women, stating that they have made the greatest sacrifices for the movement and are now being targeted. He added that brave women are facing harassment and intimidation.
In a separate development, the UAE Ministry of Defense has confirmed that four people have lost their lives in Iranian attacks, including a Pakistani, a Nepali, and a Bangladeshi national.
MQM-Pakistan chairman, Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, has stated that those who have misunderstood politics as a means to an end will soon be forced to retire.
Former Finance Minister, Miftah Ismail, has criticized the government for benefiting oil companies at the expense of the public.
Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, has released a special message on International Women’s Day.
In a crackdown on organized crime, the police have arrested four suspects in Islamabad.
Despite challenges on the Afghan border, anti-terrorism operations continue in the country.
According to Deputy Commissioner Nadeem Akram, the identity of the deceased fisherman who died in the incident has been confirmed as Tayyab.
Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Abbas Iraqchi, has clarified that Iran has not initiated a war, but is taking retaliatory measures against the attacks. He added that the Iranian actions have targeted US military bases, facilities, and assets in the region.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that the country does not want to get involved in any conflict or tensions.
In Israel, over 1900 people have been injured since the start of the conflict with Iran.
Pakistani expatriates in Dubai have been advised to refrain from sharing objectionable content on social media.
Former cricketer, Shahid Afridi, has criticized the government for not reducing its expenditures, stating that the public has been burdened with the cost of petroleum products. He added that the provincial government has refused to increase the price of petrol, while the federal government should reduce its expenditures instead of passing the burden to the public.
