Pakistan

More rains: Fresh monsoon system to hit Pakistan tomorrow

Published

1 year ago

Farwa

Nearly 90 have died since monsoon started on June 25.
New rain system will enter July 12 and intensify on 14th.
Tourists advised to remain extra cautious during wet spell.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Tuesday predicted more rains from July 13 to 17 as a deadly monsoon system continues to wreak havoc in the country that has claimed nearly 90 lives since June 25.

Monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea, according to the Met Office, are expected to arrive towards the country’s upper and central parts from the evening of July 12, which will likely intensify on July 14.

The PMD added that a westerly wave might also enter the upper parts on July 14’s evening or night.

The Met department mentioned that rain alongside wind and thundershower (with few heavy falls) is expected in Kashmir’s Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur, as well as other cities including Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jehlum, Mandi Bahauddin, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Kasur and Okara from July 12’s evening and/or night) to July 17, with occasional gaps.

Meanwhile, similar weather pattern is also expected in Gilgit Baltistan’s Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, Hunza, Gilgit, Ghanche, Shigar districts, as well as other cities including Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Mansehra, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Kurram, Lakki Marwat, Kohat, Dera Ismail Khan, Bannu, Karak, Waziristan, Mianwali, Khusab, Sargodha, Hafizabad, Sheikhupura, Faisalabad, Jhang and Toba Tek Singh from July 13’s evening and/or night to July 17 with occasional gaps.

The Met Office has also shared a forecast of rain with wind and thundershower in Barkhan, Loralai, Kalat, Khuzdar, Zhob, Lasbella, Awaran, Musakhel, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Multan, Bhakkar, Layyah, Kot Addu, Sukkur, Jacobabad, Nagarparkar, Tharparkar, Umerkot, Sanghar and Mirpur Khas from the evening and/or night of July 14 to 16.

The PMD has advised all concerned authorities to remain alert and take necessary precautionary measures during the forecast period.

Possible impacts and advises

Heavy rain may cause urban flooding in low-lying areas of Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Gujranwala, Lahore from July 14 to 17 and may trigger landslides in the vulnerable areas of Murree, Galliyat, Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan and hilly areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the period.
Farmers are advised to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast.
Tourists and travellers are advised to remain extra cautious to avoid any untoward situation during the wet spell.
Dust storm/wind-thunderstorm may damage loose structures like electric poles, solar panels.
General public is advised to stay at safe places during wind-storm/heavy rains.

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Report: Solar is expected to set new records this year.

Published

14 hours ago

Farwa

In 2023, there was an expected 87% increase in growth. This year’s increase is 29% over the previous one, according to the research.

The cheapest source of electricity globally is solar power, and as such, it is expanding quicker than many anticipated, according to Euan Graham, an Ember electricity data analyst.

Ember estimates demonstrate the rapid growth of solar energy: in 2024 alone, new solar capacity will surpass the 540 GW of additional coal power added globally since 2010.

Expected to add 334 GW, or 56 percent of the global total in 2024, China continues to lead the globe in this industry.

According to the survey, it is followed by the US, India, Germany, and Brazil. These five nations will account for 75% of the new solar capacity in 2024.

According to the research, maintaining the sector’s growth required grid capacity and battery storage.

“Providing enough grid capacity and developing battery storage is critical for handling electricity distribution and supporting solar outside of peak sunlight hours as solar becomes more inexpensive and accessible,” the statement stated.

“Solar power might continue to surpass forecasts for the remainder of the decade if these issues are resolved and development is sustained.”

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Attorneys and government discussing the Constitutional Court: SCBA

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14 hours ago

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We will hold conversations with government over their suggestions, the President of SCBA stated. The attorneys are to submit their recommendations to the Supreme Court Bar for discussion.

He said that any constitutional choice made without legal counsel would be considered “mere consultation.”

“We are having discussions with the government about the constitutional court, which is something that the bar councils all over Pakistan used to demand,” Shahzad Shaukat stated.

He claimed that the lawyers were pleased with the law minister’s pledge that he had patiently listened to our position.

As stated by the president of the SCBA, “We will jointly give better constitutional proposals over the issue.” The lawyers have organized a committee.

Bar councils are stakeholders and would be given due consideration, according to previous remarks made by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar.

Representatives from bar councils would also be present at the news conference, according to Azam Nazeer Tarar.

After the legal community’s objection to the proposed constitutional amendment, the decision was made to engage with the bar associations.

A constitutional law intended to establish judicial changes, including the creation of a constitutional court, is about to be presented by the coalition government in power.

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Punjab imposes Section 144

Published

15 hours ago

Farwa

According to specifics, section 144’s implementation aims to guarantee a safe testing environment and discourage cheating.

The notice states that unconnected people’s mobility would be prohibited within 100 yards of the exam centers, and that only candidates and supervisory staff will be permitted within the exam centers.

Furthermore, it is forbidden for protests and demonstrations to take place close to the exam centers in the following cities: D.G. Khan, Sahiwal, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Gujarat, Rahim Yar Khan, Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Multan, Bahawalpur, and Bahawalpur.

These steps are being done to protect applicants from outside help and to make sure everything is secure throughout the MDCAT exam.