EU tells members to prepare for ‘prolonged disruption’ to energy markets from Iran war

European Union governments should prepare for a prolonged disruption to energy markets as a result of the Iran war, the bloc’s energy chief has told ministers ahead of an emergency meeting on Tuesday. In a ​letter to energy ministers, dated March 30 and seen by Reuters, EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen said ​governments were “encouraged […]

Sindh schools to operate as usual, with Saturday closure only: Sharjeel Memon

Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon on Tuesday announced that all educational institutions across the province will continue to operate as usual, with closures observed only on Saturdays. Speaking at a press conference alongside Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar in Karachi, Memon said no government department would submit requests outside the approved budget and that […]

PDMA issues GLOF alert for K-P districts

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Tuesday issued a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) alert for five upper districts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), directed district administrations to take precautionary measures, and advised residents in low-lying areas to remain alert. According to the PDMA, glaciers may melt due to prevailing weather conditions in Upper Chitral, Lower […]