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Statement from the chief meteorologist regarding the Karachi heatwave:

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“Currently, there is no possibility of a heatwave occurring in Karachi. However, the weather will continue to be hot for the next 10 days,” stated Sardar Sarfaraz. The chief meteorologist stated that the hot weather will be less intense due to a low level of humidity.

He informed that a Seabreeze is currently blowing in the city, reassuring that there is no cause for concern. Additionally, he mentioned that temperatures in Karachi will range from 36 to 38 degrees centigrade.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecasted that the country is likely to encounter three heatwaves in different cities within the next 25 days.

The advice warns that the occurrence of elevated atmospheric pressure would lead to heatwave conditions across the majority of the country, particularly in Punjab and Sindh, starting from May 21. Furthermore, it predicts a severe heatwave from May 23 to 27.

During the period from May 21 to 23, daytime temperatures in Sindh and Punjab are expected to be 4 to 6 degrees Celsius higher than the normal range. From May 23 to 27, temperatures are projected to be six to 8 degrees Celsius above the normal range.

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Maintaining Fertiliser Price Stability: The Need for a Continuous Gas Supply to the Fertiliser Sector

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To guarantee fertiliser price stability, a cabinet committee meeting was presided over by Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, the deputy prime minister.

Senior government officials, including Industries Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain, attended the meeting.

The attendees received an update on the government’s, gas suppliers’, and fertiliser industry’s conversations. Additionally, the gas supply for the fertiliser sector was evaluated and determined to be adequate.

Throughout the Rabi cropping season, the Deputy Prime Minister ordered the fertiliser industry to maintain a continuous gas supply in order to guarantee steady production and stock levels.

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Fifth Straight Cut: PM Applauds SBP’s Policy Rate Reduction

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has praised the State Bank of Pakistan’s decision to lower its policy rate by an additional 2 percent, stating that the bank’s current 13 percent rate is encouraging for the nation’s economy.

He expressed optimism in a statement that the policy rate cut would encourage investment and further boost investor confidence in the country’s economy.

The prime minister said that decreasing the inflation rate also lowered the policy rate and that future inflation rate reductions will be even more pronounced.

Additionally, he expressed gratitude to the Federal Finance Minister and other officials for their work in this area.

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GHQ Attack Case: Prosecution Seeks Bail Cancellation of CM KP & Other Accused, Indicts 9 More

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25 defendants, including PTI officials, have non-bailable arrest warrants issued by the Anti Terrorism Court of Rawalpindi for their failure to show up for court proceedings related to the GHQ attack case.

Judge Amjad Ali Shah added nine more suspects to the GHQ attack indictment list during today’s ATC Court sessions, bringing the total to 98.

Among the 61 defendants who appeared in court were Shah Mehmud Qureshi and the founder of the PTI.

Among those charged are Khadim Hussain Khokhar, Mehr Mohammad Javed, Chaudhary Asif, Zakir Ullah, Azeem Ullah, Shireen Mazatri, Major Retired Tahir Sadiq, and former MPA Rashid Hafeez.

A plea to cancel the bail of 23 suspects, including Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has also been filed by the prosecution side.

In the GHQ attack, there were 119 accused in total.

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