Imran feels noose around him tightening in foreign funding case: Ahsan

Planning minister Ahsan Iqbal, in reaction to a news report of a national reconciliation in the works, has attributed it to PTI Chairman Imran Khan feeling the "noose around him tightening" in the foreign funding case.

"Perhaps Imran Khan feels the noose around him tightening in the foreign funding case and so he has suggested such talks take place," Iqbal said.

The PML-N leader warned that no dialogue can be held for an "NRO" in the foreign funding case.

He said he is unaware of any plans for general elections to be held in October.

The establishment is considering a "soft intervention" under which it may mediate between PTI Chairman Imran Khan and the coalition parties — comprising PML-N, PPP, JUI-F, and others.

Sources said that there are chances of a "grand dialogue" between the Opposition and the government with the intervention of the establishment.

The development comes as the Pakistani rupee continues its downward trend against the US dollar and the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) also witnessing constant plunges in recent sessions — both markets recording historic lows.

Not only this, but there has also been persistent political instability since Khan's ouster from power with political parties in a tug of war over Punjab.

Hamza Shahbaz of the PML-N, a candidate of the present coalition government, took oath twice as Punjab chief minister in the last four months but with his appointment challenged time and again in the courts, the matter has now gone to him being appointed a trustee chief minister until Monday.

The situation has given way to the likelihood for the next general elections to take place soon, with the sources putting the time frame at October.

 

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Heavy rain expected in Karachi

Pakistan Meteorological Department forecast heavy rain in the metropolis today.

According to chief meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz, the monsoon system is affecting Sindh and heavy rain is expected in Karachi between 8 and 9am today while heavy rain may continue intermittently throughout the day.The highest amount of rainfall received during the last 24 hours was in Quaidabad (4.5mm), followed by Saddar (4mm), Korangi (3mm), Gulshan-i-Hadeed (3mm), PAF Masroor base (2.4mm), Orangi Town (2mm), University Road (1.5mm), PAF Faisal base (1.5mm), Keamari (1.4mm), Jinnah Terminal (0.8mm), DHA Phase 2 (0.6mm), North Karachi (0.6mm) and old airport area (0.6mm), data from the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) showed.

Karachi Administrator Murtaza Wahab said it had been "raining constantly" in Karachi since early morning.

"However, the situation so far has been under control. All main roads and underpasses remain clear for traffic. Water piled up on the side of the roads will be brushed out," he said.

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WHO declares global health emergency over monkeypox

The World Health Organization on Saturday has activated its highest alert level for the growing monkeypox outbreak, declaring the virus a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said.

The decision was made after WHO's expert team held a second meeting to discuss the situation, though the Emergency Committee didn't reach a consensus.

"In short, we have an outbreak that has spread around the world rapidly, through new modes of transmission, about which we understand too little," Tedros said.

Tedros also made it clear that for the time being the monkeypox outbreak is "concentrated among men who have sex with men, especially those with multiple sexual partners."

"That means that this is an outbreak that can be stopped with the right strategies in the right groups," he added.

Tedros called for all countries to "work closely with communities of men who have sex with men," and protect both the health, human rights and dignity of affected communities.

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PMD Warns More Rain in Karachi

After almost a week of light to moderate rain, the Pakistan Meteorological Department on Saturday forecast heavy rain in Karachi tomorrow.

According to chief meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz, heavy rain is expected in Karachi between 10 and 11 am tomorrow.

It is possible that more than 100mm of rain will fall in 2 to 3 hours, said Dr Sarfaraz. He said that the city would receive 130mm to 150mm of rain during the third monsoon rain spell.

Heavy rain is expected in some areas of the city until July 24 and 25, according to Dr Sarfaraz. The meteorologist said that moderate rain may continue on July 26.

He said that the intensity of rain in lower Sindh would continue to rise as a result of moisture from the Arabian Sea.

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Pakistan Logs 693 New Covid Cases, 2 Deaths In 24 Hours

Pakistan has reported 2 deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of confirmed positive cases has surged to 1,549,766. The nationwide tally of fatalities has jumped to 30,464 on Saturday.

According to the latest figures by the National Institute of Health (NIH), at least 693 persons were tested positive for COVID-19 across the country in the past 24 hours.

Pakistan has conducted 23,423 tests in the past 24 hours out of which 693 persons were tested positive for the disease. The COVID Positivity Ratio was recorded at 2.96 percent.

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Imran has nothing to do with public service: Sharjeel Memon

Imran Khan has nothing to do with public service, said Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon.

According to Sharjeel Memon, who spoke at a press conference on Friday, Imran Khan’s politics are founded on lies.

He emphasized that the election commission should issue a decision on the foreign funding case so that the true face of Imran Khan can be revealed.
Imran Khan suffered the worst defeat in Punjab, according to Sharjeel, following Imran Khan’s call for a countrywide protest against ‘election manipulation.’

“If the roads are closed, the law will be enforced; bullying and hooliganism will not be tolerated,” said the Sindh minister.

He claimed that Shaukat Khanum Hospital funds were being used for social media. It is claimed that Shaukat Khanum Hospital funds are being used for social media.

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Imran has nothing to do with public service: Sharjeel Memon

Imran Khan has nothing to do with public service, said Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon.

According to Sharjeel Memon, who spoke at a press conference on Friday, Imran Khan’s politics are founded on lies.

He emphasized that the election commission should issue a decision on the foreign funding case so that the true face of Imran Khan can be revealed.
Imran Khan suffered the worst defeat in Punjab, according to Sharjeel, following Imran Khan’s call for a countrywide protest against ‘election manipulation.’

“If the roads are closed, the law will be enforced; bullying and hooliganism will not be tolerated,” said the Sindh minister.

He claimed that Shaukat Khanum Hospital funds were being used for social media. It is claimed that Shaukat Khanum Hospital funds are being used for social media.

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