13 special economic zones being set up in Punjab: Buzdar

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar says for the first time in history of Pakistan, thirteen special economic zones are being set up in Punjab.

He was taking to the Ambassador of United Arab Emirates Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zabi in Lahore on Saturday.

He said that special facilities will be provided for investment in Special Economic Zones and Ravi River Urban Development Project.

During the meeting, they discussed issues of mutual interest, promotion of bilateral relations and cooperation in various fields including housing, industry, trade and business sectors.

UAE Ambassador appreciated Punjab Government's effective strategy to deal with Corona pandemic and said that UAE will like to enhance mutual cooperation with the Punjab government in various fields.

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9th Muharram being observed countrywide today

The 9th of Muharram is being observed throughout the country on Saturday with due solemnity and sanctity to pay homage to the sacrifice rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S) and his companions in Karbala.

Taazia and Zuljinah processions will be taken out in different parts of the country today in memory of martyrs of Karbala.

Ulema and Zakireen will shed light on the bright and candid teachings of Hazrat Imam Hussain and his great companions.

In Islamabad, the main procession of Taazia and Zuljinah will be taken out from Markazi Imambargah G-6/2 and it will terminate at the same place after passing through the traditional route.

Elaborate security arrangements have been made to avoid any untoward incident during the mourning processions.

Special traffic plan for the processions of 9th of Muharram-ul-Haram has also been chalked out.

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CM Balochistan reviews Covid-19 situation

Chief Minister Balochistan Jam Kamal Khan chaired a high level meeting held in Quetta and reviewed matters pertaining to coronavirus situation and opening of educational institutions in the province.

During the meeting, the Chief Minister constituted a committee comprised of provincial secretaries of Health, Education, Information Technology departments and Chief Minister Delivery Unit to form a comprehensive guideline for making SOPs for educational institutions. The committee will submit its recommendations within four days.

The meeting agreed for preparation of a comprehensive mechanism for opening educational institutions under which the teachers and students could be prevented from COVID-19.

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NDMA establishes 56 relief camps, provides 3,000 tents to Sindh government

National Disaster Management Authority has established 56 relief camps besides providing 3,000 tents to Sindh government to provide solace to the people affected by rains in Karachi.

According to NDMA spokesman, the relief and rescue operation is continuing vigorously in the rain affected areas of Karachi.

He said Pakistan Army is carrying out drainage activities in collaboration with local civil administration.

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Partly cloudy weather in most parts of the country

Partly cloudy weather is expected in most parts of the country during the next twelve hours.

However, rain-wind/thundershowers are expected in Islamabad, northeastern Punjab, southeastern & lower Sindh, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir.

Isolated heavy falls are also likely to occur in southeastern Sindh.

Temperature of some major cities recorded this morning:

Islamabad twenty-two degree centigrade, Lahore twenty-six, Peshawar twenty-five, Quetta, Rawalakot and Murree fifteen , Karachi twenty-eight, Gilgit sixteen and Muzafarabad twenty degree centigrade.

According to Met Office forecast in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the weather in Srinagar, Jammu, Pulwama, Anantnag, Leh, Shopian and Baramulla will be partly cloudy with chances of rain-thundershowers.

Temperature recorded this morning in Srinagar fifteen degree centigrade, Baramulla eighteen , Jammu twenty-four, Leh twelve, Pulwama sixteen, Anantnag and Shopian seventeen degree centigrade.

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Indian forces arrested dozens of mourners during Muharram processions in IOK

Indian forces arrested dozens of mourners during Muharram processions in occupied Kashmir and imposed strict restrictions, according to a report by Kashmir Media Service (KMS).

According to KMS, the occupying authorities had tightened restrictions in Srinagar, Badgam, Baramulla and other areas to stop people from taking out Muharram processions.

Lal Chowk, the valley’s commercial centre, and adjoining areas of Srinagar were completely sealed. Troops and police personnel were deployed across the occupied territory, who blocked main roads by putting up barricades.

However, defying restrictions, people tried to take out Muharram processions in Srinagar and other areas, with mourners holding banners reading slogans like ‘Free Kashmir’.

The police arrested dozens of mourners from various places, KMS reported.

Hurriyat leaders Muhammad Yousuf Naqash, Khawaja Firdous and Yasmeen Raja, in their statements, denounced the use of brute force on Muharram processions in Srinagar, Badgam and other parts of the Kashmir Valley.

They termed the imposition of restrictions by the authorities as an interference in the religious affairs of Muslims. The Jammu and Kashmir Young Men’s League Chairman Imtiaz Ahmed Reeshi, in his statement, denounced the harassment of the party activists by Indian authorities.

Police and witnesses said some people taking part in the Muharram processions on the outskirts of Srinagar shouted anti-India slogans earlier in the week, reported Reuters.

“There is usually a procession on Muharram but they have put a lot of restrictions this year. All the roads are shut near Lal Chowk (Red Square) ... There are no public transports and shops are also shut. It feels like a curfew,” a resident who gave his name as Mohammad said.

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Mangla, Tarbela dams reach maximum capacity conservation levels

Water reservoirs Mangla and Tarbela Dams have reached their maximum capacity of 1,242 feet and 1,550 feet, resulting in record availability of water from the two dams.

The Water and Power Development Authority spokesperson said that the filling of the dams to capacity would help in generating power.

Currently, the cumulative quantum of water available at present in Mangla and Tarbela reservoirs stands at 13.336 million acre-feet which is a record for water availability during the last 10 years.

Water available in the two dams is also higher in comparison with the average for the last 10 years. During the last ten years, the average water availability in the two dams was recorded as 11.163 MAF.

The two dams will now be able to produce more power in the coming days due to the availability of more water.

WAPDA hydel power stations have been providing more than 8,500 MW for the last two consecutive days and hydel generation may touch 9,000 MW mark.

Flood alert issued for River Chenab

Officials have meanwhile issued a flood warning for River Chenab in the wake of heavy monsoon rain, directing all the concerned departments to monitor monsoon rains and rise in the river water level closely.

Officials said they have also ordered keeping flood-fighting machinery operational at all levels.

Deputy Commissioner Amir Khatak directed all departments to prepare their respective staff duty rosters. The DC also ordered all schools marked for flood relief camps to finalise food arrangements.

Khatak said the departments concerned are closely monitoring water situation in rivers. He also directed revenue, irrigation, PDMA, Rescue-1122, livestock, agriculture, municipal corporations and Wasa officials to finalise flood-fighting arrangements.

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