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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has enforced Section 144 restrictions in Dera Ismail Khan, with traffic expected to be suspended in various areas today. According to a notification, the restrictions will be in place from 6 am to 6 pm. The Dera Tank Road from Taqre Shuhada to Bhagowal will be closed during this period. A notification has also been issued to close the Potha Hatakhel Bazaar from 6 am to 6 pm.
District Commissioner (DC) said that exemptions will be granted to ambulances, fire brigades, and law enforcement agencies. In case of an emergency, limited movement will be allowed with the permission of the police or security forces.
Pakistan has emphasized the need for an effective, modern, and robust Commonwealth in a complex global environment. Pakistan has also urged the international community to take notice of the ongoing crisis in the region.
Saad Mahboob, a Pakistani worker, has appealed to the government for assistance after his father’s jahaz (ship) got stuck in the Gulf. Saad Mahboob is from Ahmed Colony, Karachi.
The Ministry of Finance has stated that the supply chain of petroleum products is functioning normally in the country. It has also been decided to suspend 60% of government vehicles.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stated that important measures are being taken to protect major sea routes and ensure the continuity of energy supply. The Punjab Chief Minister has decided to take steps to address economic challenges in the region.
In line with this decision, the provincial ministers will suspend the use of official fuel until the petroleum crisis is resolved.
In view of the ongoing situation in the region, all schools in Balochistan have been closed until March 23. According to a notification issued from Quetta, all schools in the region have been closed due to the current situation.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Salman Akram Raja has stated that the region is facing a state of brutality, and it is time for Pakistan to play its role.
Dr. Fawad Chaudhry, leader of the United National Movement, has stated that the government has increased the price of petroleum without consulting with anyone, which is an atom bomb of inflation.
Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, has stated that the government has imposed a burden of Rs. 66 billion on the people.
In a separate development, the Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has stated that the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Headquarter visited the British High Commissioner Jean Marie Terrier.
Ali Haider, President of the Marketing Association, has stated that the retail price of LPG has increased from Rs. 250 per kilogram to Rs. 320-350 per kilogram.
According to sources, Finance Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar briefed the meeting on the global situation, saving petroleum products, and austerity measures at the government level.
In another development, the Saudi Arabia has condemned Iranian aggression against the Kingdom and the Gulf Cooperation Council member states.
Meanwhile, the US Tomahawk cruise missile has targeted an Iranian Revolutionary Guard base, which was close to a school.
In sports news, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the team of the tournament for the 2026 T20 World Cup, with Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi topping the list.
In a separate development, British media has reported that US President Trump’s military strategy in Iran has failed, and Venezuela’s model of appointing a new leader has been deemed ineffective.
In a tragic incident, a military helicopter crashed in the United Arab Emirates on Friday, resulting in the deaths of two UAE military personnel.
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