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Karachi faces a new warning as a cold wave is expected to arrive on January 4.

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5 days ago

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In the upcoming days, cold and dry weather is predicted to engulf Karachi, prompting the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) to warn of an enhanced cold wave beginning on Saturday, January 4.

Although there may be a little drop in chilly weather today and tomorrow (Friday), the PMD clarified in a statement on Thursday that westerly winds are expected to bring about a change in the situation. According to the Met Office, these winds would eventually bring chilly winds to Karachi, which could bring rain to Balochistan.

The city recorded a minimum temperature of 13.5°C and a humidity of 58%. Six kilometers an hour of wind, coming from the north, was recorded.

With temperatures falling into the single digits multiple times last month, the city has already been dealing with cold weather.

9.5°C and 9.1°C were the lowest recorded temperatures, respectively, highlighting the severe winter weather.

The weather report is issued in the midst of persistent worries over Karachi’s worsening air quality. The Swiss air quality monitor IQAir rated the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) as “very unhealthy” on December 31, 2024, when it hit a worrying 237.

The quantity of harmful PM2.5 particles, which can enter the bloodstream and lead to major health problems, was measured at 162 µg/m³, which is an astounding 32.4 times higher than what the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends.

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At NADRA mega centers, passport processing desks were introduced.

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12 hours ago

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Mohsin Naqvi, the federal interior minister, has stated that NADRA mega centers will henceforth have passport processing counters open around-the-clock.

The Passport Department has started implementing the directions from the minister.

There are now ten passport processing desks at the Siemens Chowrangi Site and Nazimabad locations in Karachi. To assist the public, these counters will be open 24/7.

The 24-hour passport processing facility will be extended across the country, according to Mustafa Jamal Qazi, Director General of Immigration and Passports. Around-the-clock services were already provided by offices in Islamabad, Awami Markaz in Karachi, and Garden Town in Lahore.

The resolution of passport issue delays has ensured a smooth process and prompt delivery for citizens, Qazi added.

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Two suspects who fired at Kurram DC were taken into custody.

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12 hours ago

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Two suspects were detained by police on Sunday for allegedly opening fire on Kurram Deputy Commissioner Javedullah Mehsud.

The accused have been taken into custody as part of the crackdown against extremists, according to police sources. The detained suspects have been moved to an undisclosed location for additional examination.

The crackdown will continue until all of the accused engaged in the firing incident are arrested, they stated.

It is important to note that Deputy Commissioner Mehsud and his security were hurt in Saturday’s shooting in the Bagan area. The event happened just after the first convoy of commodities from Tal to Parachinar set out on its voyage after a peace deal. The horrific event resulted in the hospitalization and injuries of three additional security personnel.

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PTI retracts its written demands, casting uncertainty on government negotiations

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12 hours ago

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Despite prior pledges made during joint remarks, PTI leader and dialogue committee member Asad Qaiser stated he was hesitant to submit demands in writing.

Qaiser said in a recent interview that the issues raised in discussions with the administration should be sufficient and regarded as formal demands.

He called it a “mere formality” that requests be made in writing, and he asked the government’s negotiating team to speak with the actual decision-makers and authorities.

Uncertainty regarding the upcoming round of negotiations was indicated by this change in position.