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Karachi weather update: Rain with thunder, dust-storm likely today

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The Pakistan Meteorological Department on Wednesday forecast rain with thunder and strong dust-storm in Karachi this afternoon or evening under the effects of tropical cyclone Biparjoy which is moving closer to the coast.

As per the latest forecast, the weather is expected to remain partially cloudy, hot and humid. Currently, the speed of winds blowing in the port city is 25 kilometres per hour but it could exceed 40kmph.

Meanwhile, the humidity level in Karachi’s atmosphere is 69%, while the highest temperature is likely to rise up to 36-38 degrees Celsius.

As per the latest forecast, the cyclone — named Biparjoy, meaning “disaster” in Bengali — in the Arabian Sea is categorised as a very severe cyclonic storm (VSCS).

It has moved nearly northwards during the last six hours and is currently positioned near latitude 21.9°N and longitude 66.3°E, about 340 km south-southwest of Karachi, 355km south- southwest Thatta and 275km south- southwest of Keti Bandar.

The cyclone is expected to make landfall around Thursday evening between Mandvi in India’s Gujarat and Karachi as VSCS

Met office said that the Biparjoy can cause heavy rains in Thatta, Sujawal, Badin, Tharparkar, Mirpurkhas, Umerkot, and Karachi from 14-17 June.

“There are chances of rains on Sindh’s coastal belt. The cyclone will hit on June 15, and its effects will remain in place till June 17,” Sindh Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz had earlier told Geo News.

After the cyclone ends, the chief meteorologist said the weather in Karachi will return to “normal,” and sea breeze will blow in the metropolis.

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The Senate will meet tomorrow at 4:30 PM, while the NA will meet today at 5:00 PM.

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The National Assembly will convene today at 5:00 PM at Parliament House in Islamabad.

The Senate session is scheduled for tomorrow at 4:30 PM at Parliament House in Islamabad.

Both houses will discuss national and international issues in addition to legislative business.

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Government Hajj Scheme: Today is the last day to submit an application for the Hajj.

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The government’s hajj program is ending today, and applications are being accepted nationwide by approved banks.

So far, more than 72,000 applications have been received, according to the Ministry of Religious Affairs.

Candidates can join their family members’ hajj groups, and Pakistanis living abroad can sponsor their loved ones to perform the Hajj.

The first payment for applications is two hundred thousand rupees, and the second installment, which is four hundred thousand rupees, can be submitted within ten days following the balloting.

Until February 10th of the following year, the remaining sum must be turned in.

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VPN use is neither illegal nor un-Islamic, according to the head of the Council of Islamic Ideology.

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Dr. Raghib Naeemi, Chairman of the CII, discussed his views on social issues, legal reforms, and VPN implementation.

According to Raghib Naeem, using a virtual private network (VPN) causes blasphemy, religious defamation, or the spread of disturbance, which makes it unlawful and un-Islamic.

He claimed that within certain bounds, Article 19 guarantees social peace, religious tolerance, and national integrity.

A query on the seminary registration issue was answered by the CII chairman, who stated that if there is proof of money laundering through madrassas, the management of those institutions will face legal action.

Additionally, he stated that it is unethical and illegal to exchange human baby milk.

Continue reading: Another declaration on VPN use from the Council of Islamic Ideology

In addition to suggesting legislation capping dowries at one tola (11.66 grams) of gold, Dr. Raghib Naeemi suggested moving the authorization for a second marriage from the wife to the Union Council.

Prior to this, the Council of Islamic Ideology stressed the significance of encouraging responsible digital citizenship and utilizing technology in accordance with Islamic teachings.

Though their use should be constructive and appropriate, VPNs are not intrinsically illegal, according to the Council of Islamic Ideology.

“Thoughts and ideas can be expressed effectively on social media for admirable ends. The statement said, “Muslims must adhere to Islamic teachings, utilizing social media to spread Islamic knowledge, education, and training.”

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