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Karachi, Pakistan is reeling under a severe heatwave, with power cuts lasting over 10 hours in various areas of the city. The affected regions include Garden, Lyari, North Karachi, New Karachi, Malir, Korangi, and Orangi Town. Unannounced power cuts are also being experienced in Manghopir, Sarjani Town, and Sohrab Goth. A severe shortage of electricity has been reported in the Lasbela area, with a shortfall of over 1,000 megawatts. Several examination centers are also experiencing power cuts during the ongoing matriculation exams, causing difficulties for students to access their answer sheets.
The heatwave has also taken a toll on the city’s infrastructure, with a 96-year-old advocate, Reza Kazim, sharing his experiences of living through several heatwaves in the past. Kazim has written several books and has been an active participant in various artistic pursuits. He has also spent time in prison during the regimes of Ayub Khan, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, and Zia-ul-Haq.
In other news, a training program for the mineral sector has been launched in collaboration with the UK, with Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Haider Zaidi, and British High Commissioner, Jane Marriott, attending the inauguration ceremony. The program aims to promote economic growth and development in the sector.
The Turkish government has announced that it will provide $200,000 in aid to Pakistan to help communities affected by the monsoon rains. The World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed the Turkish aid, stating that it will help alleviate the suffering of those affected by the disaster.
In a notable development, a 16-day rescue operation has come to an end, with a worker named Abdul Wahab being rescued alive from a well. The Board of Investment’s advisor, Syed Feroze Shah, has stated that Pakistan’s positive role in mediating between Iran and the US has opened up new avenues for economic growth and development.
A notification has been issued, exempting medical stores, hospitals, petrol pumps, and dairy shops from the lockdown. Restaurants, hotels, bakeries, insurance companies, meat and vegetable shops, and other businesses will be closed by 10 pm.
The Islamabad High Court has scheduled a hearing for April 22 in a case involving Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, who are accused of receiving £190 million in foreign funding. Japan has announced that it will provide $2 million in aid to Pakistan to help communities affected by the monsoon rains.
The Anti-Terrorism Court in Islamabad has ordered the police to present 26 suspects in connection with a case of interfering with a vehicle in the Banana Island area. Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has welcomed the visit of Field Marshal Asim Munir to Iran, stating that it reflects the depth of bilateral relations between the two countries.
The National Cricket Control Board (NCCB) has filed a case against cricketer Shahid Afridi under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, with the court ordering his arrest. The court has also scheduled a hearing for a case involving a woman who was allegedly subjected to violence by her husband.
In a statement, the US has said that Pakistan is seeking a long-term stability in the region, rather than a temporary success. Pakistan believes that a decisive military operation combined with a strong political will is the key to resolving the issue.
A woman was allegedly subjected to violence by her husband in the Jatth area of Lahore. In a surprising move, the US President has announced that the two countries will meet in Washington DC on Tuesday, marking the first high-level meeting between the two nations in 34 years.
A single mother in China has captured the hearts of millions on social media with her extraordinary story of struggling to raise her children by carrying heavy cement bags to construction sites for 16 years. The US Secretary of Defense has said that Iran has been informed that the US knows about the transfer of military assets.
The head of the European Commission has warned that Europe has only six weeks’ worth of jet fuel, and if Iran stops oil supplies due to the war, flights in Europe may be grounded.
