The Ministry of Meteorology has forecasted a significant drop in rainfall and a substantial increase in temperatures across the country in March 2026. This development poses a threat to heat waves, which are expected to be more severe than usual. The rising temperatures are expected to negatively impact the fish population in Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan.
Furthermore, the extreme weather conditions are likely to affect the wheat crop, with the possibility of it ripening prematurely due to the excessive heat. However, the dry spell and high temperatures will aid in the drying and storage of the crop after harvesting. The Ministry of Meteorology has predicted that the pollen season will begin in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Lahore from the first week of March.
This development raises concerns about respiratory issues among children and the elderly. According to the Ministry of Meteorology, the dry spell in Punjab, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will lead to a decrease in fog intensity. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned the Israeli aggression on Lebanon and telephoned the Lebanese Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, to express his concern.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Information has released new data on the losses incurred by the Afghan side during Operation Zarb-e-Haq. The sources claimed that Maulana Fazlur Rehman has expressed his views on the situation in Iran, Afghanistan, and the Middle East and has also called for a briefing session including the PTI and opposition parties.
In other news, a civil judge who failed to return to the country after a 18-day vacation has been removed from his position. The government has decided to hold a joint parliamentary session to discuss the situation in the Middle East and Afghanistan.
Security sources have stated that the Pakistan Armed Forces have targeted military and terrorist targets based on credible intelligence, and that the war with Iran has been imposed. Pakistan is making a diplomatic effort to bring an end to the war through a negotiated agreement.
Heavy traffic congestion has been reported on I-10 at Janib Bridge and I-8 at Chandrigar Road, while PIDC, Pakistan Chowk, and Clifton Bridge have also been severely affected. The participants have been provided with a detailed briefing on Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts.
According to security sources, the killed Afghan Taliban commander was from Jalalabad. The funeral prayer of ASI, who was martyred in the operation, will be performed at the police line.
The announcement stated that the non-essential staff of the US Consulate in Lahore and Karachi has been ordered to leave the country. The operations took place between 3 and 4 March and involved heavy artillery. Pakistan has successfully targeted the Bagram Air Base, a key location in Afghanistan, in response to Operation Zarb-e-Haq.
In a separate development, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended his greetings to the Hindu community on the occasion of Holi. He said that the festival reflects the harmony and diversity of society.
A Turkish town near the Mediterranean coast has been hit by the debris of a missile that was fired from a Syrian warship. However, no casualties have been reported.
Three US officials have spoken to the British news agency and stated that the US military targeted an Iranian warship near Sri Lanka. According to the New York Times, officials from Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence have expressed willingness to negotiate with the CIA to bring an end to the war.
The Sri Lankan Ministry of Defense and Navy have confirmed that the Iranian ship “Abedz Dow” was targeted in the attack.
