LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has decided to lodge a complaint with the federal government over the distribution of wheat to the province. The chief minister was livid after the federal government reportedly bypassed the largest province and distributed wheat to other provinces of the country. He said the federal government is ‘behaving … Read more
SEHWAN: A boat carrying Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah visiting flood-affected areas ran out of fuel in deep water near Sehwan. The chief minister was visiting the affected villages without any security arrangements. He went to villages of eight union councils that were inundated after a breach in the Manchar Lake. The chief … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Canada’s Minister of International Development Mr Harjit Sajjan has expressed his deep sympathies for the flood victims and hoped for early rehabilitation and reconstruction. A delegation led by Mr Harjit Sajjan called on Minister of State Hina Rabbani Khar at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Appreciating their visit to Pakistan at a critical time, … Read more
RIYADH: The King Salman Relief Centre launched a public campaign to collect donations through the “Sahem” platform to provide relief to flood victims in Pakistan. This was announced by Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Rabeeah, General Supervisor of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KS Relief). The campaign aims to provide relief to those … Read more
ISLAMABAD: China has dispatched 200 tonnes of onions through the Khunjerab Pass to assist people in flood-affected areas of Pakistan. “200 tons of onions provided by China to aid Pakistan’s flood-affected areas have been transported to Pakistan through the Khunjerab Pass,” said the Chinese Embassy in a statement on Twitter. “Hope this batch of supplies … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has rejected reports circulating on social media regarding the selling of relief items from the United Kingdom. The NDMA issued a statement saying, “This is to clarify that there is no authenticity in the news circulating on Social Media about the selling of flour bags received from the … Read more
KARACHI: Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) conducted a raid and arrested a suspect allegedly plotting to blow up a railway track in Malir, Bol News reported. According to reports, police received a tip-off over terror bombings and an alleged plot to blow up a railway track. Police conducted an operation near the railway track in Sukhan, Malir … Read more
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi conferred Nishan-e-Imtiaz (military) on Chief of Royal Malaysian Navy, Admiral Tan Sri Mohd Reza bin Mohd Sany at a special investiture ceremony. The president adorned the Malaysian Naval Chief with the prestigious award in recognition of his valuable contribution to strengthening the defence ties between the two countries. The ceremony … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday announced to conduct by-elections in one national and three provincial assembly constituencies of Punjab. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja chaired a meeting that decided to conduct by-polls in NA-157 Multan-IV, PP-139 Sheikhupura, PP-241 Bahawalnagar-V, and PP-209 Khanewal on October 9, 2022. The meeting also … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister for Culture, Youth and Community Development Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan for his generous donation of $10 million for the flood victims of Pakistan. In a telephonic conversation, the prime minister said that the Pakistani nation would always remember his huge support and … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to arrive in New York on September 19 to attend the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). According to reports, the prime minister is scheduled to address the UN General Assembly on September 23. This will his first time to the United States since assuming … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday and expressed his gratitude for extending humanitarian relief assistance to Pakistan. The relief assistance from Turkiye included immediate dispatch of tents, emergency food items, and medicines via 12 Turkish military aircraft, four ‘Goodness trains’ and two Turkish Red Crescent Trucks. The … Read more
DADU: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa said that Pakistan needs a long-term plan which includes “delayed action dams and water drainage system” to deal with the flood situation besides ensuring the rehabilitation of the flood victims. The army chief made these remarks during his visit to flood-affected areas of Dadu in Sindh … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to launch a ‘Digital Flood Dashboard’ to ensure transparency over flood relief assistance and distribution system. The portal will be formally launched by Minister for Planning and Deputy Chairman National Flood Response and Coordination Centre Ahsan Iqbal on Monday on the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. It would provide … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will observe a day of mourning on Monday for the death of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. Upon the recommendation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif accorded his approval for observing a day of mourning in Pakistan, on September 12, on the demise of Queen Elizabeth … Read more
LARKANA: United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) Antonio Guterres on Saturday visited the UNESCO world heritage archeological site Mohenjodaro damaged due to floods and heavy rains. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, and UNESCO Islamabad Director also accompanied the UN chief who arrived to visit flood-affected areas in Sindh and Balochistan during … Read more
DADU: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Saturday visited far-flung areas of Dadu district in Sindh to review the flood situation. According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army chief spent time with flood-affected people in relief and medical camps and directed the formation for providing 5,000 tents to flood … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan would hold a second telethon to raise funds for flood relief operations tomorrow, Bol News reported. The telethon will be held at 11 PM on Sunday, September 11, after the conclusion of the Asia Cup final between Pakistan and Sri Lanka cricket teams being held in Dubai. The … Read more
KARACHI: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) issued him a show-cause notice to Abdul Shakoor Shad for filing a petition in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) and stating that he had never resigned as a Member of National Assembly. PTI Sindh chapter issued a notice and suspended Shad’s party membership. The notice said that Shad stated “countless … Read more
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa had a telephonic conversation with United States Defence Secretary Lloyd James Austin. During the meeting, they discussed issues of mutual interest, regional stability as well as defence and security cooperation. The Defence Secretary expressed grief over the devastation caused by the unprecedented floods in Pakistan … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan submitted his reply to the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) for the second time in the terrorism case for his remarks against a female judge and senior police officials Imran Khan’s statement was submitted by his lawyer Intizar Hussain Panosta at the Margalla police station to JIT chief Rukhsar … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday visited the British High Commission in Islamabad to convey condolence over the demise of Queen Elizabeth II. The prime minister met the UK High Commissioner in Pakistan Christian Turner and expressed grief over the Queen’s death, on behalf of the government and people of Pakistan. He also penned … Read more
Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by one wicket in a thrilling match during the T20 Asia Cup. Naseem Shah’s two consecutive sixes brought the green shirts to the final, while Afghan cricketers were reduced to tears. Winning and losing is part of the game but after the match, Afghan fans resorted to grotesque acts of hooliganism and … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday received a telephone call from his Sri Lankan counterpart Ali Sabry and briefed on the flood situation. Sri Lankan Foreign Minister offered his condolences on the loss of lives and widespread devastation caused by floods across Pakistan. He conveyed sympathies to the government and people of Pakistan … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has categorically rejected the statement by senior BJP leader and Chief Minister of Assam propagating Hindutva’s expansionist idea of so-called “Akhand Bharat”. In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar said gratuitous assertion is nothing but a manifestation of the ‘Hindutva’ majoritarian agenda of the ruling BJP and its revisionist and expansionist mindset … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Denmark would provide a major drinking water facility in flood-affected areas of Sindh which could provide up to 120,000 liters of clean water a day. Ambassador-Designate of Denmark to Pakistan Jakob Linulf said the Danish Emergency Management Agency team has arrived in Islamabad. He said the team will be operating a clean drinking water … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Qatar Investment Authority has shown keen interest to invest in Pakistan’s different sectors especially energy, airport and infrastructure. The bilateral ties were discussed in a virtual meeting between Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail and Chief Investment Officer – Africa & APAC, Qatar Investment Authority Sheikh Faisal bin Thani al Thani. The minister … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Army is continuing rescue and relief activities in the flood-affected areas of the country. According to the details shared by National Flood Response and Coordination Centre, Pakistan Army has so far distributed 4377.9 tonnes of food, 887 tonnes of sustenance items and over 2.5 million medicine amongst the flood victims. More than 98,000 … Read more
