The temperature recorded at the Pakistan Meteorological Department’s (PMD) Pehlwan Goth station exceeded the previous September high of 40.5°C recorded in 2017.

The contents of the audio and the identities of the people heard in the recording have not been independently verified.

Sources said the government has proposed removing the petroleum levy for one year and is also expected to present a broader relief package aimed at reducing the financial burden on the public.

The price of petrol has been increased by Rs4.61 per litre, taking its new price to Rs393.75 per litre.

He was booked in Malakand.

Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to address the UN General Assembly on Wednesday

The student reportedly said she had preserved records of the alleged communications and had also brought the matter to the attention of the vice chancellor through email.

The suspect's brother and the girl's father have been arrested

Speaking to the media in Islamabad, Rehman said the country was facing mounting debt and inflation, while the govt had failed to adequately address the difficulties faced by the public.

“We have remained peaceful and will continue to be peaceful,” Gohar said.