Karachi, Pakistan – The Met Office has forecast a high chance of a clear sky and dry weather in the city over the next 24 hours, with a minimum temperature of 21.3°C and a maximum of 33°C expected. The humidity level in the city is currently at 89%, with a possibility of gusty winds blowing in from the south-west, reaching speeds of up to 35 km/h. According to the Met Office, there is a likelihood of increased heat in the city from next week.
Meanwhile, a massive corruption case has been registered against Karachi Port Trust (KPT) worth billions of rupees, with former chairman Ahmed Hyat and former general manager Syed Jamshed Zaidi named as accused. According to DSP Asghar Ali Shah, five personnel and eight civilians were injured in the explosion. A fire brigade vehicle has been dispatched to the scene.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to take precautionary measures regarding the use of petroleum products. Sources claim that recommendations have been made to introduce a hybrid system in schools and academies, increase the use of public transportation, and extend the operating hours of the Orange Line, Metro Bus service.
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif instructed the committee to submit feasible recommendations within 48 hours, ensuring that the burden on the public is minimized and public relief is given top priority. Urdu University has announced a semester break from March 16.
In a statement, Vice Chancellor Tahir Ashrafi condemned the attacks by the US and Israel on Iran, calling for international peace. The University of Karachi has decided to hold online classes in the morning. The meeting discussed the security situation resulting from the Iranian drone and missile attacks.
A source from Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) said that the US-Iran war is affecting their system. Sindh Minister Suhail Anwer Siyal said that the Sindh government is providing relief to the public through the Sindh government’s relief package. Over 70% of rations cards were used in markets.
The Punjab government claimed that there is a sufficient stock of petroleum products in Punjab. People should not be worried about rumors. PPP leader Raja Pervez Ashraf said that People’s Party rejects the increase in the price of petrol to Rs 55 per liter.
Judge Amjad Ali Shah has sentenced 47 advertising culprits to 10 years’ imprisonment, 10 years’ imprisonment, and Rs 5 lakh in fines. The deceased terrorist was involved in several terrorist activities and was wanted by security forces.
The Iranian military said that they did not attack countries that did not allow the US to use their airspace for attacks on Iran. The Israeli Defense Minister said that the Lebanese government should act according to their instructions before they carry out further operations.
The UAE Ministry of Defense stated that the country’s defense system has intercepted 15 ballistic missiles and 119 drones today. The widespread war in the Middle East due to Israeli attacks on Iran has forced UAE traders to sell gold at discounted rates.
