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The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PDMA) forecasts strong winds and rainfall in certain areas of Punjab.

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From today till April 29, there is a possibility of strong winds, thunderstorms, and hail occurring in certain areas of Punjab.

As per a representative from the PDMA, DG PDMA Irfan Ali Kathia has given directives to the Deputy Commissioners around the province to stay vigilant.

Kathia advised that the relevant departments should remain vigilant in order to effectively handle any potential emergency situation.

All district emergency operation centres, as well as the provincial control room, have been notified.

The PDMA control room is continuously monitored around the clock. According to him, Rescue 1122 and other rescue services should ensure that their machinery and staff remain vigilant.

DG Irfan Ali Kathia emphasised the importance of citizens exercising caution and maintaining a safe distance from electric poles and dangling wires.

Seek shelter in secure locations to minimise the risk of being struck by lightning. Avoid being exposed to the elements during thunderstorms and inclement weather.

He emphasised the importance of exercising caution with children and preventing them from accessing water that accumulates in low-lying regions. Additionally, he advised individuals to refrain from nonessential travel and to drive at a reduced speed.

Pakistan is experiencing atypical precipitation patterns as a result of climate change. Individuals can contact PDMA’s helpline at 1129 to for assistance.

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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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