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Skardu has been gripped by severe cold, with temperatures plummeting to -15°C in the upper regions and -10°C in the plains due to ongoing snowfall. The area has recorded four inches of snow in the city and up to eight inches in higher altitudes. The Pakistan Meteorological Department forecasts that snowfall will subside within 24 hours, but temperatures are expected to drop further, intensifying the already harsh cold conditions in the coming days. Meanwhile, Rawalakot and nearby areas in Azad Kashmir have experienced their first winter rainfall, adding to the chill. The region's minimum temperature has fallen to -3°C, according to the Met Office. #SkarduSnowfall #ColdWeather #PakistanWinter #DailyMagazine

Karachi experienced its coldest night of the year on December 28, 2024, as temperatures dipped to 6.5°C, according to the Meteorological Department. The cold wave extended across the country, with Skardu reaching -13°C, Gops at -9°C, and Gilgit and Astore at -8°C. Northern Balochistan also faced freezing conditions, with Quetta recording -3°C. Light rain and snowfall are forecasted for areas such as Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, and parts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Meanwhile, heavy fog has led to the closure of several motorway sections. #KarachiCold #Winter2024 #WeatherUpdate #PakistanWeather #dailymagazine

The federal government collected Rs. 808 billion in petroleum levies from January to September 2024. With data for October to December still pending, the total is expected to surpass Rs. 1 trillion, approaching the FY25 target of Rs. 1.28 trillion. The levy is set at Rs. 60 per liter for both petrol and diesel. #PetroleumLevy #PakistanEconomy #FiscalPolicy #dailymagazine

In 2024, citizens of Karachi paid Rs. 850 million in traffic fines, with 11.57 lakh challans issued. The most common violations were related to number plates and signal breaches, which accounted for over Rs. 24 crore. Other significant offenses included overloading, illegal parking, and riding without helmets. #KarachiTraffic #TrafficFines #RoadSafety

Pakistan has begun integrating with the 2Africa submarine cable network to upgrade its digital infrastructure. The initiative aims to deliver faster and more reliable internet, with full operations anticipated by the end of next year. #DigitalPakistan #2AfricaCable

Babar Azam has become the third cricketer worldwide to surpass 4,000 runs across all formats. He reached this milestone during the first Test against South Africa, with his Test career featuring 9 centuries and a personal best score of 196. #BabarAzam #PakistanCricket #CricketMilestone #dailymagazine

Starlink and Shanghai Spacecom have submitted applications for licenses to operate in Pakistan, aiming to enhance internet connectivity, particularly in remote regions. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is evaluating these applications, which must be filed through locally registered entities in accordance with Pakistan’s regulatory requirements. This initiative aligns with the nation’s goals to improve broadband services while adhering to international connectivity standards. #elonmusk #starlink #dailymagazine

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir marked Christmas by joining the Christian community at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cathedral Church in Rawalpindi, promoting inclusivity and unity among Pakistan’s diverse communities. During the event, Gen. Munir conveyed Christmas greetings, highlighting compassion, generosity, and goodwill as key to fostering national unity. He recognized the significant contributions of minorities to Pakistan’s progress and honored Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah's vision of freedom, unity, and tolerance. #armychief #25december #dailymagazine

Director General of Licensing, Amer Shahzad, announced at the National Broadband Network Forum 2024—organized by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in collaboration with Huawei—that the 5G spectrum auction is expected to take place in April 2025, marking a significant milestone for the country. Shahzad highlighted the government's goal of increasing Fixed Broadband (FBB) penetration from the current rate of less than 2% to 20% over the next five years. He also noted the plan to raise the average broadband speed from the current 15 Mbps to between 50 and 100 Mbps. Acknowledging the challenges posed by the limited Fiber-to-the-Site (FTTS) coverage of 20%, Shahzad emphasized plans to expand it to 60%. To bridge the digital divide and support 5G networks, the government has launched a National Fiberization Plan to enhance the Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) network and improve FTTS penetration. #INTERNET #5GAuction #5G #slowinternet #broadband #5GLaunch #year2025 #highspeedinternet #PakNews #BREAKING #news

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