The provincial government of Balochistan has issued a notification allowing schools to reopen from April 1. According to the notification, all government and private schools in the province will resume operations from the same date. The schools were closed on March 23 due to prevailing circumstances in the region. The decision was made as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students and faculty.
A joint naval exercise, code-named “Sea Guardian 4,” was conducted in Karachi, where forces from Pakistan and China participated in a five-day exercise that included a visit to the Karachi Port and a two-day exercise in the North Arabian Sea. The exercise aimed to enhance interoperability and coordination between the two navies.
In related news, the Islamabad High Court has ruled that a citizen’s request to announce the Eid moon sighting should be expedited. Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Nouf bin Saad Al-Malki, praised Pakistan’s diplomatic role in the Middle East, citing its responsible stance and wise diplomacy.
A seven-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a Quran reciter at a madrasa in a recent incident. The accused is in custody after a complaint was filed. The girl’s family has expressed gratitude to the authorities for taking swift action.
In another development, Yasser Khan, an Iranian national, was killed in a missile attack in Bandar Abbas on March 23. His funeral will be held in Madarpur. A hospital spokesperson stated that a power outage occurred at the Services Hospital due to heavy rain, while the Faisalabad Fire Brigade reported that a fire in a building on Sharif Road has been brought under control.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, emphasized the need for a comprehensive strategy to mitigate the effects of rising global commodity prices. Chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council, Hafiz Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi, condemned the Israeli government’s approval of a law to execute Palestinians by hanging.
The Karachi Police have launched a crackdown against vehicles with fake number plates in various areas of the city. According to a police spokesperson, the SSP has taken notice of the matter and formed a special team to investigate the issue.
The notification states that the Friday holiday will be applicable to both public and private schools in the province. Former Amiral of Jammat-e-Islami, Sarajul Haq, urged the authorities to focus on resolving the issues in Balochistan. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that the government is committed to empowering the youth, who are the future of the nation.
In a recent press conference, the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shireen Afsar Murtaza, expressed concern about the province’s current situation, citing the challenges and limited time for the government. Jordan has acknowledged that it has received Israeli military assistance in the past, including the use of Israeli drones to combat Iranian targets.
Israeli Foreign Minister, Gideon Saar, rejected claims that the current conflict is the last war Israel would engage in. The French Navy’s Head, Admiral Pierre Vandier, stated that the number of Chinese ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz is insufficient to restore normal traffic flow.
In other news, US President Donald Trump reportedly instructed his special envoy, Jared Kushner, to privately brief Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the Middle East peace process. US Democrat Senator Chris Coons has criticized President Trump’s response to the Iran crisis.
