Karachi, the financial hub of Pakistan, was hit by a torrential rain and powerful winds on Tuesday, causing widespread chaos and disruption in various parts of the city. The heavy downpour and strong winds led to power outages in several areas, including Defence, Clifton, North Karachi, Federal B Area, and Saddar.
According to reports, the winds were so strong that they uprooted trees in several areas, including near the High Court and Karachi Press Club. In North Clifton, a tree fell on a car, trapping two people underneath, who are being rescued by rescue teams.
The Met Office recorded wind speeds of up to 64 km/h near the Karachi Airport, while the speed in Sharif Road reached 90 km/h, and 97 km/h in Maqboolpur. The strong winds also led to power outages in several areas, including Defence Phase 1, 2, and 3, and North Karachi.
The Sindh government announced a 90-day concession in prison sentences for prisoners to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr. The decision was taken by the provincial government to ensure that prisoners can also celebrate the festival with their families.
Meanwhile, former Lt Gen Abdul Qayyum, who is a member of the Pakistan Army’s retired generals, said that Pakistan is in a good position to mediate in the Middle East conflict. He stated that the country has a unique opportunity to play a key role in resolving the crisis.
In other news, the British Pakistani, Osman Shah, who sells dates in a stall in London, was praised by the British authorities for his initiative. His picture was even displayed at Heathrow Airport.
In a separate development, the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has said that Pakistan’s missile program is not aimed at any aggressive intentions. The statement was made by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government in a press release.
The United Nations has welcomed the ceasefire in Yemen, saying that it is a positive step towards ending the conflict. The UN Secretary-General has hailed the ceasefire as a “step in the right direction” and called on all parties to respect it.
In a related development, the Iranian government has dismissed allegations of involvement in a recent attack on a Saudi Arabian oil facility. The Iranian government has denied any involvement in the attack and has called for an investigation into the incident.
The US government has also welcomed the ceasefire in Yemen, saying that it is a significant step towards ending the conflict. The US Secretary of State has hailed the ceasefire as a “major breakthrough” and called on all parties to work towards a lasting peace.
The Chinese government has also welcomed the ceasefire in Yemen, saying that it is a positive step towards ending the conflict. The Chinese government has called on all parties to respect the ceasefire and work towards a lasting peace.
In a related development, the Pakistani government has rejected allegations of involvement in a recent attack on an Israeli diplomat in India. The Pakistani government has dismissed the allegations as “baseless” and has called for an investigation into the incident.
The Iranian government has also welcomed the ceasefire in Yemen, saying that it is a positive step towards ending the conflict. The Iranian government has called on all parties to respect the ceasefire and work towards a lasting peace.
The US government has also welcomed the ceasefire in Yemen, saying that it is a significant step towards ending the conflict. The US Secretary of State has hailed the ceasefire as a “major breakthrough” and called on all parties to work towards a lasting peace.
The Pakistani government has also welcomed the ceasefire in Yemen, saying that it is a positive step towards ending the conflict. The Pakistani government has called on all parties to respect the ceasefire and work towards a lasting peace.
In a related development, the Chinese government has welcomed the ceasefire in Yemen, saying that it is a positive step towards ending the conflict. The Chinese government has called on all parties to respect the ceasefire and work towards a lasting peace.
The US government has also welcomed the ceasefire in Yemen, saying that it is a significant step towards ending the conflict. The US Secretary of State has hailed the ceasefire as a “major breakthrough” and called on all parties to work towards a lasting peace.
The Pakistani government has also welcomed the ceasefire in Yemen, saying that it is a positive step towards ending the conflict. The Pakistani government has called on all parties to respect the ceasefire and work towards a lasting peace
