(146 more people died of COVID-19 during last 24 hours)

ISLAMABAD:As many as 146 more deaths due to Coronavirus infection and 4,696 new positive cases have been reported in the country in a single day (Friday).

According to the statistics of National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), the death toll due to pandemic infection in the country has reached 17,957. As many as 48,740 tests were conducted in 24 hours and positivity ration remained nine point six three percent.

Hot and dry weather forecast in parts of country

KARACHI:Met office has forecast that on Saturday, hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country while dust-thunderstorm/ gusty winds with light rain are expected at isolated places in north/west Balochistan, upper Sindh, south Punjab, western districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Kashmir.

Sunday

Hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country while dust-thunderstorm/ gusty winds with light rain are expected at isolated places in Balochistan, upper Sindh, south Punjab, western districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Kashmir.

Past 24 Hour Weather

Weather remained hot and dry in most parts of the country while very hot recorded in south Punjab, Sindh and south Balochistan. The rain was recorded in Malam Jabba 08, Murree, Panjgur 04, Rawalakot 02 and Badin 01 mm.

Yesterday’s highest maximum Temperature’s (°C): D G Khan, Rahim Yar Khan, Chhor 43, D I Khan, Dadu, Jacobabad, Khanpur, Mohenjodharo, Shaheed Benazirabad, Sibbi and Sukkur 42.