ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif cancelled his visit to Karachi today (Monday) due to some official engagements.
According to official sources, the Prime Minister will now visit Karachi on Wednesday. The premier will review situation arising after heat wave in the city, power crisis, measures regarding reduction in load shedding and law & order situation.
The heat wave coincided with major power cuts, leading to harsh criticism of the provincial government and K-electric, the company that supplies electricity to Karachi, the country s richestcity and home to 20 million people. As per the statistics issued by Director General (DG) Health Sindh, at least 1130 people have died due to heat wave in the metropolis. Agencies