Karachi is bracing itself for a severe heatwave, with temperatures expected to soar even higher. According to the Meteorological Department, the city is experiencing extremely hot days and nights, with a maximum temperature of 38 degrees Celsius recorded on Tuesday. The minimum temperature for the night was recorded at 22.5 degrees Celsius. The relative humidity in the air is at 52 percent, with winds blowing at a speed of 4 kilometers per hour from the east.
The Met Office has informed that Karachi will experience a dry spell in the next 24 hours, with the temperature expected to remain high. In contrast, Quetta and its surrounding areas are experiencing a partially cloudy weather with a dry and mild climate. The Met Office has stated that the northern districts of Balochistan are experiencing a cold and dry climate, while the southern districts are experiencing a moderate climate. In most districts of Balochistan, a dry spell is expected on Wednesday.
The US Embassy in Pakistan has limited the movement of its staff until March 15 due to security concerns. The embassy has advised its customers to check their appointment status on its website. All consular services at the US Consulate General in Karachi and Lahore will remain suspended until further notice.
Federal Minister for Information, Fawad Chaudhry, has released an update on Operation Zarb-e-Azb, stating that the military has successfully targeted militants and foreign terrorists. Sindh Governor, Imran Ismail, has sworn in his successor, Nisar Khuhro, as the new governor of Sindh. In his address, Khuhro vowed not to engage in politics of vendetta and assured the people that justice would be served.
Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced that his government will provide relief to the people in the wake of the ongoing crisis. PPP leader, Abdul Qadir Patel, inaugurated the NADRA Marriage Registration Center in Karachi, while DG NADRA Sindh, Amer Ali, briefed him on the center’s operations.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Provincial Minister for Finance, Muzammal Khan, has announced that government employees will receive their salaries and pensions on March 16. In Islamabad, several locations have been cordoned off due to security concerns, while the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced a 3-day weekly holiday for government offices due to the ongoing crisis.
In Afghanistan, US Defense Minister, Mark Esper, has stated that Iran is being targeted with over 1,000 missile strikes on a daily basis. In a recent incident, a Pakistani umpire, Sajid Afridi, was involved in a controversy after a player from the opposing team was seen protesting against a decision. The incident sparked a heated debate among the players and the officials.
In other news, Indian actress, Shraddha Das, has been at the center of a controversy after she was spotted arguing with a Pakistani umpire, Salman Ali Agha, at a recent cricket match.
