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Karachi weather: from July 29 to July 31, expect light to severe rains

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Right now, winds are coming from the west at 17 km/h. Up to 32 or 34 degrees Celsius are predicted to be the highest temperature.

More rain is expected in Karachi starting on July 29 or 30, with sporadic showers expected to last until August 2 or 3. This prediction comes from the Met Office. At different times over this period, the city is expected to receive moderate to heavy rainfall.

Residents are being advised by the authorities to be informed about the weather and take appropriate safety measures during the anticipated periods of intense precipitation.

According to a forecast released by the Met Department, Islamabad and the neighboring areas will continue to experience extreme heat and humidity. It is possible for rain to fall in certain areas of the region in the evening, though.

A representative for the department emphasized that a number of locations, including Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Haripur, Buner, Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Malakand, Bajaur, Khyber, Kurram, Kohat, Karak, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan, and portions of Waziristan, might get significant rainfall.

There will be hot and severe weather in most parts of Punjab province. Some places, such Murree, Galiyat, Rawalpindi, and Lahore, are predicted to see rain despite the heat. It might rain in additional areas as well, such as Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Sialkot, Narowal, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Kasur, and Okara.

It is also expected to rain heavily in the evening in a few locations in Sheikhupura, Sahiwal, Sargodha, Khushab, Faisalabad, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Nurpur Thal, Mianwali, Bhakkar, Leh, Dera Ghazi Khan, and Bahawalnagar.

Zhob, Musakhel, Barkhan, Kohlu, Sibbi, Khuzdar, and the adjacent areas of Balochistan may get significant rainfall.

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Interest rates, inflation, and remittances have improved, according to the Finance Ministry.

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With the help of external stability and policy reforms, the Finance Ministry’s most recent monthly economic outlook report shows improvements in interest rates, inflation, exports, and remittances.

According to the research, a long-term economic recovery is in progress for the current fiscal year. Investment, tax revenue, rupee appreciation, and foreign exchange reserves were all areas that showed growth.

Interest rates and inflation.

November inflation is predicted to be between 5.8% and 6.8%, and December inflation is predicted to drop even lower to 5.6% to 6.5%.
Better monetary conditions are reflected in the policy rate’s reduction from 22% to 15%.

Industry performance and export growth

The fiscal year’s first four months saw an 8.7% increase in goods and services exports, which topped $13 billion.
Over the course of four months, production in the auto and textile industries increased.
Mixed outcomes were observed in industrial production, with notable growth in industries like:
Vehicles: 51%
Buses and trucks: 80 percent
55% of Jeeps
However, the output of large-scale industries fell by 0.8% overall, while tractor manufacturing fell by 54.2%.
Remittances and foreign investments

Remittances increased by 34.7%, totaling $11.84 billion from July to October.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) rose by 32% to $904.3 million, while total foreign investment grew by 56%, exceeding $1 billion.

Reserves of foreign money and currency stability

The amount of foreign exchange reserves increased to $11 billion from $7.38 billion.
With the value of the dollar falling by Rs8.7 from the previous year to Rs277.80, the Pakistani rupee gained value.
Improvements in the current account and the budget

With a 25.3% increase, tax income reached Rs 3,443 billion.
Between July and October, the current account showed a $218 million surplus.
Imports of machinery and agricultural products

In the first four months, agricultural machinery imports increased by 71%, bolstering the agricultural industry.
The Finance Ministry reports that September inflation was 7.2% and July through October inflation was 8.7%. The economic recovery is supported by external stability and ongoing governmental support; it was also mentioned. A minor decline in large-scale industry output is one obstacle

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WhatsApp is launching a feature that allows users to personalize material that is forwarded.

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The upcoming update from WhatsApp is expected to bring a novel feature that will increase the app’s adaptability by allowing users to add a message to any sent material.

Users of the Meta-owned messaging platform will soon be able to add a new message after a forwarded message thanks to an impending update, according to WABetaInfo.

Beta testers can currently test the most recent WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.24.25.3, which is accessible through the Google Play Store, even though this upgrade is expected to be released in the future.

Previously, media assets like pictures, videos, and GIFs were the only ones with this feature, regardless of whether they had a caption.

It is now possible for users to add a customized message to any kind of forwarded content, including documents, links, and text messages.

With little effort, users may now easily add necessary context or explanations to the transmitted content thanks to this improvement.

Notably, users can also add a new message to plain text messages or other content that was not forwarded in the first place.

For example, a user can ensure clarity in communication by adding a personalized comment or an explanation while forwarding a text message to a group chat with a contact.

This functionality comes in very handy when a forwarded message needs more information.

When a user transmits a link to a news article, for instance, they may now contribute their views or a summary right away, doing away with the need for a separate follow-up message.

Similarly, users can add instructions or more details to a text message before forwarding it, which improves clarity and reduces the possibility of miscommunication.

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Hina Tariq talks about how she got into showbiz

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Hina Tariq, a rising star in showbiz, talked candidly about her road to eventually star in plays during her recent appearance on “Good Morning Pakistan” to discuss her new serial.

In a rather open admission, Tariq said, “It just happened.” There isn’t any backstory.

She continued, “I’ve always wanted to watch myself on screen and to know if people would like to see me or not.”

Acting in dramas has always been my dream. But earlier, I was preoccupied with my schoolwork. “I moved from Lahore to Karachi to start working in dramas here so soon after finishing my studies,” the celebrity continued, adding that she began with advertisements before receiving offers for dramas after being approached through her Instagram handle.

“No, I’m the first one,” Tariq insisted when asked if she had any family members in the entertainment industry. Although it took me about a year to win my family’s approval, they are now all incredibly supportive and delighted.

Notably, Hina Tariq co-stars in the upcoming television series “Bharam” alongside Omer Shahzad and Rabya Kulsoom. Zainab Raza Afzal Khan, Muhammad Ahmed, Salma Hassan, Babar Ali, Arjuman Rahim and Zarafshan Aamir and Ahsan are also part of the title’s supporting cast.

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