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Sindh Senior Minister Naser Hussain Shah stated that the provincial government is considering implementing smart lockdown measures. Speaking to the media in Sukkur, he said that the current situation is not normal, and if the war prolongs, everyone would face difficulties. Shah emphasized the need to take essential steps to conserve fuel. The Ministry of Finance has taken significant measures to mitigate the impact of the increase in petroleum product prices on the public.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has contacted Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the Prime Minister expressed his deep concern over the ongoing conflict in the region.
In a significant development, the President of the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association, Jahanzeb Malik, has announced the postponement of the 27th of March strike. The International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) at the University of Karachi has announced its largest summer internship program for graduate students, which will run from 1st of June to 31st of August 2026.
In Islamabad, a court has acquitted a domestic worker in a case worth approximately 25 crores. The Karachi Police have arrested a suspect wanted for five years. The Airport Security Force (ASF) has apprehended a suspect at the Bacha Khan International Airport in Peshawar, who was carrying narcotics and foreign currency.
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has released the schedule for Hajj flights. According to a statement from the ministry, the Hajj flights from Pakistan will commence on 18th of April. The President of the Pakistan Ex-Servicemen Society, General (R) Abdul Qayyum, stated that the US and Israel are now seeking to “pay the price” in the war with Iran, as America’s credibility has reached zero. He emphasized that Pakistan should proceed with caution.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed his welcome for Pakistan’s timely and constructive offer to host talks. An SP Investigation team in Kamari, Karachi, reported that the suspect had lured Mohawiya on social media and trapped him. The suspect was a driver at a bungalow.
According to sources, the federal government has cut the development budget by 100 billion rupees. The Supreme Court has issued a significant decision related to contempt of court proceedings. Social media activist Ayesha Shakir stated that the government has appointed a chairman for the social media authority.
In a statement, Shakir emphasized that it is Pakistan’s responsibility to consider the food needs of the Gulf countries in the current regional situation. On March 6th, a letter was sent to the Iranian ambassador, but no response was received.
According to a report by Iranian Press TV, Iranian authorities stated that they have reviewed the US proposals and found them to be unacceptable. In a social media post, former Iranian Mayor Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated that Tehran is closely monitoring all US activities, particularly military deployments, in the region. He added that his government’s foreign minister is in touch with his counterparts in neighboring countries, including Pakistan.
The Chinese shipping company Cosco has resumed bookings for some Gulf countries after a three-week suspension.
Additionally, the Ministry of Finance has taken significant measures to mitigate the impact of the increase in petroleum product prices on the public. Experts have warned that shoulder pain should not be taken lightly, as it may be an early sign of liver cancer. Although a mild, persistent pain in the shoulder may seem common, experts say it can be a hidden sign of cancer in some cases.
