LAHORE: Scattered rain with widespread lightning was witnessed in the provincial metropolis, Kasur, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib and Gujranwala on Wednesday night.
After a hot day, the city’s atmosphere changed at night with light windstorm, which later changed into cool breeze.
MET officials said amalgamation of a wersterly system and local depression created this weather. They predicted moderate to heavy rain during the next 24 hours.
Meanwhile, as the weather changed, Wasa MD Ghafran Ahmad directed the field formation to be ready to handle any emergency situation. He visited pumping stations and ensured availability of generators and extra fuel. He warned that no negligence would be tolerated.
Police received information that unidentified kidnappers were trying to move abducted trader to another location
A policeman was martyred in exchange of fire with assailants
It is not yet known whether venue will remain same or would be changed to Doha or Dubai
On Pakistan side of LoC, families wearied by decades of sporadic firing began to return home for now
This additional charge has been given for three months or until regular appointment to same position
China and Pakistan reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening friendly ties with Afghanistan
