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Punjab, including Lahore, has witnessed unseasonal weather activity, with heavy rainfall and drizzle making the atmosphere pleasant. According to the Meteorological Department, various areas in Lahore, including Gulberg, Jail Road, and Model Town, experienced drizzle. In Chiniot, Lalian, Bhawana, and Chenab Nagar, heavy rainfall and drizzle were reported throughout the district. The city of Qasoor and its surrounding areas have been experiencing intermittent rainfall and drizzle, making the weather pleasant. However, the onset of rainfall led to the breakdown of electricity in various areas.
Efforts are underway to restore roads, and long queues of stranded passengers and vehicles have formed due to the closure of roads. In the surrounding areas of Hafizabad, Gujrat, and Gujranwala, cold weather, with occasional heavy rain, was experienced. The upper regions and mountains have been experiencing snowfall, with the Babusar Top, Nanga Parbat, and Batoi Top experiencing intermittent snowfall. In Azad Kashmir, the districts of Neelum, Jhelum Valley, and Poonch have been experiencing snowfall. Small and large towns in the Neelum Valley, as well as central and lower Azad Kashmir, have been experiencing rainfall.
Pakistan’s ambassador to Japan, Abdul Hamid, stated that overseas Pakistanis, who are a valuable asset to the country, are contributing to the country’s positive image through their hard work and dedication. The closure of the Peshawar consulate is expected to result in an annual savings of approximately $75 million, but it will not have a negative impact on the country’s ability to advance American national interests.
Minister for Inter-State Coordination, Javed Chaudhry, stated that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has requested the Iranian authorities to allow Pakistani ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. In an interview on Geo News, Dr. Farooq Sattar stated that the PTI has an agreement with the PML-N, not with the PPP. The Sindh government has announced a general holiday, with all government offices closed on Friday, March 13, as per a notification issued from Karachi.
Chief Commissioner Sindh, Kamran Tessori, stated that no one remains in power for their entire life, and he does not want to be a deaf, mute, or lame governor.
