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PMD forecasts rain throughout the majority of the nation.

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During the next 24 hours (Thursday–Friday), the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted rain, windstorms, thunderstorms, and a few torrential downpours or hailstorms throughout the majority of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, Islamabad, Punjab, and Balochistan.

In several areas of Sindh, a rain-windstorm/thunderstorm is anticipated. Much of Balochistan is being hit by a powerful westerly wave trough, which is expected to spread to the top regions by April 18.

Prolonged downpours have the potential to cause flash flooding in Balochistani local streams and drains, particularly in Gwadar, Jiwani, Pasni, Ormara, Kech, Awaran, Kharan, Panjgur, Washuk, Noshki, Lasbela, Khuzdar, and Kalat.

On April 18–20, heavy rains could cause flash floods in tributaries of the Kabul River as well as in Dir, Swat, Chitral, Kohistan, Manshera, Gilgit–Baltistan, Kashmir, and other areas.

Lower Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galiyat, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan are among the regions where landslides may occur.

At this time, standing crops, power poles, cars, solar panels, and other objects may sustain damage from wind, hail, and lightning, according to meteorologists.

Upper Sindh and Balochistan saw rain, wind, and thunderstorms in the past 24 hours. During the era, there were also significant rainfalls in South Balochistan. Wednesday’s highs of 42 degrees Celsius in Mithi kept it as the country’s hottest spot.

Officials reported that lightning-related storm-related occurrences claimed the lives of at least 65 people in Pakistan, where the rate of precipitation in April has so far been roughly twice that of previous years. Floods and house collapses were caused by heavy downpours that occurred between Friday and Monday. Lightning claimed 28 lives.

32 people, including 15 children, have killed and over 1,300 homes have been damaged in northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which has suffered the greatest victim count.

The meteorological experts report that there is little probability of rain, despite the fact that drizzle fell in numerous areas of Karachi.

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I have to stop doing dramas and films. Momina Iqbal is leaving the entertainment industry.

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Actor Momina Iqbal took to her Instagram stories earlier this week to post a few videos in which she humorously expressed her disappointment with the social media system, which she believes is a crucial factor in determining an actor’s value. She added that because she doesn’t have enough followers on her account, she won’t be given the opportunity to perform and should give up on the role.

With only one million Instagram followers, Iqbal posted, “I must not do any more dramas or films.”

Then she said, “People with less than a million Instagram followers shouldn’t work on dramas or films. The situation gets worse if they work for a long time yet still don’t have many social media followers.

“I have received at least 10 requests from people since this morning stating that I only have one million followers, which is a respectable amount and I need to put in more effort,” the “Ehsaan Faramosh” actor continued. Additionally, she bemoaned the fact that having a large following on social media accounts is more important than having a portfolio or experience.

“Don’t offer me any acting projects from now on because I have only a million followers,” Iqbal sarcastically stated, continuing to address the creators. I am considering giving up acting and pursuing something more significant in life, such as vlogging.

About her career, Iqbal was most recognised for her portrayal of Falak in the drama series “Ehsaan Faramosh,” which also starred Salman Saeed, Humayun Ashraf, and Mashal Khan. In the phenomenon drama “Samjhota,” she also had a major role.

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Pakistan’s GDP in FY2023–2024 stayed at 2.8 percent.

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The sanction was given at the National Accounts Committee’s (NAC) 109th meeting, which took place in Islamabad today.

In FY2023–24, Pakistan’s GDP growth rate was 2.38 percent, falling short of the 3.5% target.

In the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2023–2024, the GDP grew steadily by 2.09%. Agriculture, industry, and services are growing at rates of 3.94%, 3.84%, and 0.83%, respectively.

Every component of agriculture has made a good contribution during Q3, including cattle (4.20%), other crops (1.14%), key crops (2.89%, mostly wheat), and cotton ginning (61.75%). Notwithstanding the construction industry’s negative growth (-15.75%), large-scale manufacturing (1.47%), mining and quarrying (0.63), and the delivery of gas, electricity, and water (37.3%) are responsible for the industry’s 3.84% increase.

In the fiscal year 2023–2024, the industrial sector’s growth rate stayed at 1.21%. The production of crude oil (1.51%), coal (36.72%), and other minerals (7.57%), such as marble (23.22%) and limestone (7.95%), has increased, leading to a 4.85% expansion in the mining and quarrying business.

Based on the Quantum Index of Manufacturing (QIM), large-scale manufacturing has seen a nominal growth of 0.07% with a mixed trend in the production of different groups, such as food (+1.69%), beverages (-3.43%), textiles (-8.27%), tobacco (-33.59%), non-metallic mineral products (-3.89%), wood (+12.09%), Coke & Petroleum (+4.85%), and pharmaceuticals (+23.19%).

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Pakistan’s gold prices declined as a result of the worldwide market slump.

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The per tola gold price was recorded at Rs248,500 by the Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association, following a fall of Rs1,900 in a single day.

Similarly, the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA) released rates for 10-gram gold, which showed a loss of Rs1,630 before selling for Rs213,048.

At Rs2,850 per tola and Rs2,443.41, respectively, the price of 10-gram and per-tola silver did not change.
According to the association, the price of gold dropped by $21 on the global market, from $2,439 to $2,419.

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