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PM Shehbaz Sharif urged Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to support an immediate end to hostilities and a return to normalcy in the Middle East. Pakistan also highlighted its ongoing diplomatic outreach and readiness to facilitate dialogue aimed at de-escalation.
Karachi is expected to remain dry today despite an earlier drizzle forecast, with PMD saying skies are mostly clear and rain is unlikely. Officials, however, warn that conditions may deteriorate from Thursday, with stronger rain and thunderstorms likely later this week.
Geo News says the regional war is intensifying pressure on Pakistan's economy, especially through fuel and import-linked costs. The piece argues that deeper reforms, not symbolic burden-sharing, are needed to protect growth and financial stability.
Pakistan has publicly offered to host US-Iran talks, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif backing dialogue over escalation. The move underscores Islamabad's emerging diplomatic role in a conflict with global strategic and economic consequences.
Sindh authorities have issued a storm alert for Karachi and other districts, warning of rain, gusty winds and possible hail. Emergency teams have been told to stay on high alert as the province prepares for a multi-day wet spell.
Pakistan says it has largely secured petrol cargoes for March and April despite turbulence in global energy markets. Officials say extra shipments and tighter monitoring are being used to protect domestic supply and price stability.
Sindh is weighing a targeted smart lockdown to reduce fuel use as regional tensions keep energy markets under pressure. The move would add to an existing provincial austerity plan focused on transport, offices and public spending.
Rawalpindi authorities are considering expanded anti-drone protection at sensitive locations tied to Chinese projects. The plan is part of a broader push to tighten surveillance and urban security controls.
The Islamabad High Court has struck down a promotion rule affecting senior bureaucrats. The judgment is being seen as a major legal and administrative development within Pakistan’s civil service system.
The PMD has forecast a fresh spell of rain and thunderstorms across much of Pakistan. Authorities have also warned of flash floods and landslides in vulnerable regions later this week.
Pakistan’s rupee stayed firm against the US dollar but suffered notable losses against the euro and pound. The shift highlights broader exchange-rate pressure despite continued dollar-side stability.
Pakistan has been ranked the most polluted country in the world for 2025 in IQAir’s latest report. The findings deepen concern over severe PM2.5 exposure and the region’s wider air-quality crisis.
