Islamabad, July 22, 2024 – President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday directed the Sindh government to prioritize a comprehensive plan to prevent urban flooding in Karachi by adopting a sustainable, long-term strategy based on international best practices for managing sewage and stormwater.
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PMD Issues Alert: Strong Monsoon Currents to Lash Pakistan
Islamabad, July 22, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Monday issued an alert for strengthening monsoon currents moving towards the upper and central parts of the country.
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Karachi Sizzles: Heat Index Remains Brutal After Rains
Karachi, July 21st, 2024 – Karachi residents continue to battle scorching heat despite recent rainfall. Although the mercury reached 40°C (104°F) on Sunday, the true culprit is the relentless “feels like” temperature, which hovered around a brutal 53°C (127.4°F) thanks to high humidity.
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PM Shehbaz Orders Speedy Implementation of Chinese Pacts
Islamabad, July 20, 2024 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday directed the concerned authorities to expedite the implementation of agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) made with the Chinese government and companies. He emphasized that any delay in executing these agreements would not be tolerated.
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Strong Monsoon Currents to Bring More Rains Next Week: PMD
Islamabad, July 20, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) announced on Saturday that strong monsoon currents are expected to bring more rains across various parts of the country, starting from July 22.
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Scattered Showers Bring Temporary Cool Down to Karachi
Karachi, July 20, 2024 – Karachi residents enjoyed a brief respite from the scorching heat on Saturday as various parts of the city received light to moderate rainfall.
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Monsoon Currents Moving to Southern Pakistan: PMD
Islamabad, July 19, 2024 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has announced that monsoon currents have begun penetrating southern parts of the country, marking a significant shift in weather patterns across Pakistan.
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PM Shehbaz Reveals Rs 800 Billion Tax Refund Fraud Uncovered
Islamabad, July 18, 2024 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif disclosed today that a massive tax refund fraud amounting to Rs 800 billion has been uncovered over the past four months, highlighting the success of the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) digital transformation efforts.
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Deadly Karachi Heatwave Claims Two More Lives
Karachi continues to reel under the oppressive grip of a relentless heatwave, with the latest reports confirming two additional casualties attributed to the extreme weather conditions. According to the Sindh Health Department’s announcement on Thursday, the scorching temperatures in the city have now claimed a total of 51 lives since the onset of summer.
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Sindh Braces for Thundershower: Weather for July 19, 2024
Islamabad, July 18, 2024 – Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted thundershowers for upper and southeast Sindh on Friday, July 19, 2024. This weather pattern is expected to bring some relief to the otherwise hot and humid conditions prevailing across the region.
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