The has forecast a spell of rainfall in Karachi and other districts of Sindh from Wednesday (today) to July 1st. Monsoon currents from Arabian sea and Bay of Bengal are penetrating eastern parts of the country from 26th June and a low pressure also lies over the south of Indian Gujarat. Rain with wind/thundershower is also expected in Balochistan’s Lasbella, Khuzdar, Awaran, Jhal Magsi, Kalat, Naseerabad, Jaffarabad, Dera Bugti, Kohlu, Zhob and Barkhan districts from 26th to 28th June. Strong winds could bring temperatures down in the city to provide relief from the ongoing searing weather. The weather department earlier predicted that the sea breeze will resume in Karachi from Wednesday evening and the temperature are likely to drop gradually.

RAWALPINDI - The officials Punjab Police and City Traffic Police have established desks at the Business Facilitation Center (BFC) in Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) to provide a range of services, an RDA spokesperson said on Tuesday. He said that the task was done on request of DG RDA Kinza Murtaza to facilitate businessmen. Additionally, the Traffic Police will provide services such as issuing new regular driving licenses, renewing licenses, issuing international licenses, providing duplicate driving licenses, and issuing learning licenses. The Director General extended an invitation to the public to take advantage of these newly available services at the BFC. The Business Facilitation Center in Rawalpindi aims to streamline services from various departments under one roof, facilitating business owners.

The federal cabinet on Tuesday approved the decisions taken by the National Action Plan's Central Apex Committee, including the Operation Azm-e-Istehkam. To resolve the issue, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said the government would satisfy the PTI and other opposition parties over the military operation. Asif said that the federal government would ensure providing satisfactory answers to the concerns of the PTI over the anti-militancy operation. Govt clears air on 'misconceptions'With much criticism from the opposition, the PMO had issued a detailed late Monday, clarifying that "no large-scale military operation is being launched" in the country. “Therefore, no large-scale military operation is being contemplated where displacement of population will be required,” the PMO said.

PHOTO: REUTERS/FILEThe United States is facing rapidly spreading of new Covid-19 variant infections across dozens of states. LB.1 accounts for another 17.5% of Covid infections and is expected to become dominant soon. Also read: Another coronavirus variant rears its head in PakistanRusso recommended that vulnerable people consider getting the latest Covid vaccine if they haven’t already. Most young, healthy people can wait for the updated Covid vaccines expected this autumn. The FDA advised vaccine manufacturers to target the KP.2 variant, though it has already declined in prevalence.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is on his way to face a final US court hearing on Wednesday under a plea deal that is expected to bring his years-long legal drama to a close and allow him to return to his native Australia as a "free man". Assange's wife Stella said he would be a "free man" after the judge signed off on the plea deal, thanking supporters who have campaigned for his release for years. "We weren't really sure until the last 24 hours that it was actually happening." Under the deal, Assange is due to return to Australia, where the government said his case had "dragged on for too long" and there was "nothing to be gained by his continued incarceration". Stella Assange said on X that her husband would have to repay the Australian government the $520,000 cost of the charter flight and urged supporters to donate cash.

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ISLAMABAD, Jun 25 (APP):Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leader Danyal Chaudhry said on Tuesday that all the allies, including the Pakistan People Party (PPP) were on board and ready to solve the country’s challenges. Talking to private news channel, he said that allies had grievances and disagreements on the development funds of Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) but these issues must resolve through consultation and dialogue. “The funds will be distributed equally among all the MNAs and MPAs without any discrimination” he added. Danyal emphasized that PML-N supports the politics of deliverance. “The major projects in the country were being inaugurated by our party” he said.

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National Security and ConsensusNoting that the operation is a national security need and not a political move, said there should be not only a complete consensus but also a unified action on the part of national institutions. There shouldn’t be a scenario where the terrorists [and their facilitators] get relief from courts, he warned. He also dispelled the impression that the Operation Azm-i-Istehkam would be imposed unilaterally and answered the points mentioned by not only the PTI but also the likes of ANP and JUI-F. They were using their hideouts to carry out attacks in other parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, added. Later, a top Chinese official during his stay in Islamabad again listed security as the biggest concern and threat to future of any investment by his country.

The Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has completed 50 years of its educational journey (1974 to 2024). The celebration arranged by the university is comprised of 24 different events which are to be held throughout the year 2024. This includes seminars and conferences organised by various departments, alumni ceremonies, education expo, as well as the convocations of the Islamabad, Punjab and KP chapters. Earlier this year, a two-day International Conference on Modern Trends in Chemistry was held from February 14 to 15, another two-day International Conference on Research and Practices in Education from February 28 to 29, and a three-day International Conference on Ijtihad Bil Maqasid was also held from May 22 to 24, 2024. Additionally, the 2nd International Conference on Cultural Dialogue will be held on 2nd and 3rd July 2024.

President Asif Ali Zardari chairing a meeting on the law and order situation in Sindh during his visit to Sukkur on June 24, 2024. The president expressed these views while chairing a meeting on the law and order situation in Sindh, held in Sukkur on Monday. He advised that a qaumi jirga, comprising tribal chiefs, should be convened to engage and negotiate with the local population to bring normalcy, prevent crimes, de-weaponise, and improve the security situation in the area. Zardari was briefed about the security situation in Sindh and the implementation status of the directions given during the previous meeting on May 1. He appreciated the performance of the Sindh government, police, and Rangers in controlling crime and improving the security situation in the province.

Modi’s and his party Bharatiya Janata Party discourse has frequently been charged with inciting bigotry and intolerance. For example, Modi’s speech at an election rally in Rajasthan, when he called Muslims infiltrators, was widely criticised for its inflammatory content. The situation in states like Manipur and Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK) highlights the broader discontent and unrest under Modi’s regime. A complete absence of any Muslim in his new cabinet speaks scores of Modi’s anti-Muslim agenda. India continues to face difficult obstacles during Modi’s leadership as it deals with the fallout from his divisive and frequently contentious tenure.

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In a session on Monday, the Senate unanimously approved a resolution unequivocally condemning the mob lynching incidents that occurred in Sargodha and Swat. The resolution demanded that both the federal and provincial governments ensure public safety for all, including vulnerable communities and minorities. I am shocked to see that PTI members in the National Assembly did not sign the resolution on the Swat mob lynching incident, which demanded an end to the weaponisation of religion and extremism. Read: National Assembly passes resolution condemning rising mob lynching incidentsWhile tabling the resolution, the senator read, “The House unequivocally condemns the recent mob lynching in Swat and Sargodha of persons accused of offences pertaining to religion. "The House, therefore, urges the Federal and Provincial Governments to ensure the safety and security of all persons living in Pakistan, including religious minorities and vulnerable communities.

LAHORE: - Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) organised nationwide protest demonstrations on Sunday against the high cost of electricity, prolonged load shedding, and an anti-people budget. These protests, held at the call of JI Emir Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman, marked the commencement of the first phase of a peaceful national resistance movement. Large number of people participated in the rallies across major cities including Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi-Islamabad, Peshawar, Quetta, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Faisalabad and Multan, as well as numerous small cities. General Amirul Azim in Gujrat, JI Emir Punjab South Rao Zafar at the Multan Press Club, JI Emir Punjab Central Javed Kasuri in Kasur, JI Emir Balochistan Maulana Abdul Haq in Quetta, JI Emir KP Professor Ibrahim in Peshawar, JI Secretary General KP Abdul Waseh in Mardan, JI Emir Lahore Ziauddin Ansari Advocate in Lahore, JI Emir Karachi Munam Zafar at Kala Pull in Karachi, JI Emir Sargodha Awais Qasim in Sargodha, and JI Emir Sheikhupura Rana Tuhfa Dastgir in Sheikhupura. JI Emir Rehman expressed support for the doctors’ legitimate demands and urged them to avoid causing hardship for patients during their strike.