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July Balochistan monsoon alert: Forecasts of heavier-than-normal rains

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Balochistan’s official monsoon season is scheduled to begin in July, although earlier than typical rainfall is predicted, which could cause damage in a number of regions.

This year’s monsoon rains are expected to be strong over Balochistan, according to a warning issued by the Met Department. Lasbela district, Naseerabad, and Makran division are areas that are especially vulnerable because of the potential for severe damage from increased rainfall.

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has made forward-thinking preparations in anticipation of the monsoon’s effects. Supply kits for 800 households have been distributed and given to local governments to enable prompt action in the event of an emergency.

The Metropolitan Corporation of Quetta is among the authorities that have been told to be on guard and ready to respond to any possible flood-related scenarios.

To reduce flood hazards and avoid waterlogging, it is imperative that encroachments in drains be cleared out immediately and that they be properly cleaned.

During the monsoon season, local communities are asking residents to stay updated on weather conditions and take the appropriate safety measures to protect themselves and their property. In addition to following the safety instructions provided by local authorities, residents in high-risk locations are recommended to assemble emergency kits.

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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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