The non-bailable arrest warrant for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur was suspended by an anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Thursday.

On an application submitted by Faisal Malik, the attorney for Gandapur, the warrants were suspended. Gandapur’s arrest warrant was issued by the court in a case that the Hassan Abdal police had filed in relation to the protest on November 26.

In every case, the Peshawar High Court has granted bail to his client, according to advocate Faisal. When he brought the high court’s order to the ATC, the warrant was suspended by the court.

Additionally, the ATC halted the process of designating Gandapur as a declared offender.

He had not appeared before the ATC, therefore on December 27, the ATC started the process of declaring him a proclaimed offender. By January 21, the police were to ensure compliance and submit a report, as instructed by the court.

The KSE-100 index soared to yet another record high during intraday trading on Thursday, demonstrating that bulls were still in control of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX).

The benchmark 100 index increased by 1,359.73 points from its previous closing of 117,008.08 to hit an intraday high of 118,367.81 points.

Given the federal government’s ambitious ambition to overhaul the national economy, traders’ large buying binge coincides with predictions of economic stability in the nation.

The five-year national economic plan “Uraan Pakistan,” which aims to achieve sustainable development and economic stability, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on December 31.

Speaking to the audience, the prime minister emphasized that the program would offer a path forward for economic development, emphasizing work creation, infrastructure, energy, the digital economy, and the environment.

Meanwhile, investors’ confidence has also increased due to the falling rate of inflation. This is the lowest level of 4.1 percent in 81 months as a result of government actions.

The consumer price index was measured at 4.1 percent last month, down from 49 percent in June of last year, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. Comparing this to the 29.7 percent inflation rate in December 2023, there has been a notable decrease.

Compared to 2.3 percent in June 2024 and 27.3 percent in December 2023, the wholesale price index was just 1.9 percent last month.

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.