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No change in Biparjoy path, don’t venture out for two days: Sherry Rehman

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No change in Biparjoy path, don't venture out for two days: Sherry Rehman

 Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman on Wednesday asked the people living along the coastal and other areas expected to be affected by tropical cyclone Biparjoy to take necessary precautionary measures and said evacuation of people was in full swing.

She said there had been no change in the projected path of Biparjoy which was expected to make landfall between Keti Bandar tomorrow (Thursday) – a town located in Thatta district of Sindh – and Indian state of Gujarat.

About Biparjoy, Rehman said the maximum wind speed currently was currently recorded at 150 km per hour [with gusts up to 170 km per hour] and added that heavy rains with strong winds were predicted in even those areas which won’t be hit directly.

The cyclone won’t hit Karachi – a city hosting around 20 million people – but the affects [in the shape of storm surge, wind and downpours] would be felt, said the minister.

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Addressing a press conference, Rehman urged people to avoid unnecessary movement on June 14 and 15 [Thursday and Friday] and stock diesel in case they have generators.

This precaution is necessary in the case of cyclones given that the wind and heavy rain knock down power lines, resulting in complete disruption of electricity supply.

She said shipping activity had been suspended at the two ports in megacity – Karachi Port and Port Bin Qasim – and mentioned that people must not venture near to the coastline, with an appeal to cooperate with the military and civil authorities.

The government has already imposed Section 144 to stop people, especially fishermen, from visiting the coastline and go for fishing.

About evacuations from the most vulnerable areas like Keti Bandar and other towns/ villages which will experience the brunt, Rehman said the process was completed by late Tuesday night, but added that the residents of some other areas [like those living the localities located near the sea] were showing reluctance.

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Speaking on the occasion, Pakistan Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik shared the details of the measures taken so far including establishment of relief camps, as the government is getting ready to face the challenge amid the cyclone’s landfall tomorrow.

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Fans curious as Ranveer Singh deletes his wedding pictures

Fans curious as Ranveer Singh deletes his wedding pictures

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In an unexpected turn of events, Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh has apparently deleted his wedding photos with wife Deepika Padukone from his Instagram account.

The famous couple is getting ready to have their first kid, which is why they made this move.

Fans have found great joy in Ranveer and Deepika’s modern romance.

In 2018, the pair exchanged vows in a secret ceremony near Lake Como, Italy, leaving a lasting impression on their followers. But their supporters are worried about recent events.

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PTI founder says he wants to clear the air about 2014 sit-in

PTI founder says he wants to clear the air about 2014 sit-in

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The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder says he is ready to face an inquiry into the 2014 sit-in.

The PTI founder, who interacted with reporters at Adiala Jail a day after the ISPR presser, said he would be happy to appear before an inquiry committee. He said the allegations levelled against him regarding the dharna (sit-in) were wrong.

He said the 2013 election was the one of returning officers (ROs).

“How can one hold dialogue with the government after the caretaker prime minister’s statement about Form 47,” he said while calling the elections of prime minister, president, Punjab chief minister and Senate bogus.

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Holding out an olive branch to the powers that be, he said half of his family had men in army and half bureaucrats. “This is our army and we have no issue with it. I came to know about the May 9 violence when I appeared in the Supreme Court,” he said.

He said he condemned the May 9 violence while being in the court of Justice Umar Ata Bandial.

The army, he said, should not be dragged in politics. “We have not resorted to arson in our 27-year history,” he said.

He said the PTI dissolved two governments. It did not want violence, he added.

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The PTI founder’s media talk holds significance as it comes a day after Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Maj Gen Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry’s presser.

The ISPR once again said the perpetrators and facilitators of May 9 violence would have to face punishment in line with law and Constitution. The army, he said, had the evidence of wrongdoing.

He said May 9 was not Pakistan armed forces’ case but it was a case of all Pakistanis. An attempt was made to create hatred between the people of the country and armed forces, he said, adding that it’s essential to punish the perpetrators to keep faith in the judicial system intact.

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Pakistan Ulema Council to observe May 10 as ‘Youm-e-Istehkam Pakistan’

Pakistan Ulema Council to observe May 10 as ‘Youm-e-Istehkam Pakistan’

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Pakistan Ulema Council Chairman Hafiz Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi said that May 10 would be observed as “Youm-e-Istehkam Pakistan”.

He underscored the significance of this decision in enhancing Pakistan’s reputation, especially in light of the troubling events of May 9.

Also read: PTI demands judicial commission on May 9 incidents

Expressing dismay over the delay in court proceedings, Ashrafi stressed the importance of justice prevailing and urged for accountability for those liable.

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He called for a thorough investigation into the troublemakers behind the unrest and advocated for unity among political parties to ensure stability.

Ashrafi also questioned the judiciary’s approach and highlighted Pakistan’s progress in attracting investment from friendly nations. 

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