Sindh Minister for Education, Sardar Ali Shah, has announced a two-day weekly holiday for schools in the province. According to Shah, schools in Sindh will remain closed on Saturday and Sunday every week. The new academic year in Sindh is set to begin soon.
Meanwhile, Sindh’s senior minister, Syed Murad Ali Shah, stated that educational activities in schools, colleges, and universities will resume from Monday. During a press conference after the Sindh Cabinet meeting, Shah said that physical classes will replace online classes, and educational institutions in the province will remain closed on weekdays.
The Pakistan Navy conducted a joint maritime exercise with China, known as Sea Guardian 4, in Karachi. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the exercise lasted from March 25 to April 1 and included a five-day visit to the Karachi Port and a two-day exercise in the North Arabian Sea.
Protesters in Karachi held a rally in support of the Pakistan flag, with some carrying play cards that read “Thank you Pakistan.” The Islamabad High Court has ordered the immediate announcement of the Eid moon sighting after a citizen’s request.
Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Pakistan, Nawaf Bin Said Al-Malki, has praised Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, saying that the country’s responsible stance and diplomatic efforts are commendable.
A 12-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a Quran reciter at a madrasa in Karachi, and the perpetrator has been arrested after a complaint was filed. Funeral prayers for Iranian national Yasser Khan, who was killed in a missile attack in Iran, will be held in Mardan.
A fire broke out in a building on Shaheed-e-Millat Road, but the Karachi Fire Brigade said they have brought the situation under control, and a cooling operation is underway. All residents have been safely evacuated.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stated that the government is taking practical steps to equip youth with modern skills to make them effective contributors to the national workforce.
The chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council, Hafiz Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi, has condemned the Israeli government’s decision to approve the death penalty for Palestinians.
The Karachi police have launched a crackdown on vehicles with fake number plates in various areas of the city. Police spokesperson said that the SSP has taken notice and formed a special team to investigate the matter.
According to a notification, the two-day holiday will apply to both government and private schools in the province. Former Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami, Serajul Haq, has urged the government to address the issues facing the people of Balochistan.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stated that the government is working to equip youth with modern skills to make them effective contributors to the national workforce.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s situation is dire, with time running out and a tough challenge ahead, according to KP’s information minister, Shahram Khan Tarakai.
Jordan had provided military assistance to Israel in targeting Iranian drones and missiles last year. Israeli Foreign Minister, Gideon Saar, has refused to confirm that the ongoing conflict is the last one.
French Navy chief has said that the number of Chinese ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz is not enough to restore normal traffic flow. According to a news agency, Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley met with Iranian officials in Oman and had a phone conversation with the Iranian foreign minister.
US Democratic Senator Chris Coons has criticized President Donald Trump over his handling of the Iran conflict. US media has reported that the US and Iranian leaders have discussed the conflict.
