KARACHI: Pakistan Navy is actively engaged in relief operations across flood affected regions of Punjab, Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Emergency Response Teams (ERTs) are constantly operating to provide swift assistance and safeguard lives of those affected by the floods. Pakistan Navy has promptly deployed hovercrafts in the flood affected districts of Kashmore, Ghotki, Sukkur … Read more
ISLAMABAD: A local court in Islamabad has issued an arrest warrant of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur in connection with a liquor and arms recovery case. During the hearing, Judicial Magistrate Mubashir Hassan Chishti issued arrest warrants against the KP Chief Minister, directing authorities to produce him before the court on September 17, … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced the imposition of a nationwide environmental and agricultural emergency. Addressing a meeting of the cabinet, the prime minister noted that the recent floods and rains had caused vast devastation across the country with immense human and financial losses. Considering the climate changes impacts, they should come up with … Read more
KARACHI: At least seven people drowned in the Konkar stream in Gadap area after two vehicles were swept away in floodwaters. The rescue officials confirmed that two bodies have been recovered, while search operations for the remaining victims are ongoing. Meanwhile, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah visited Saadi Town via Malir Cantt to review … Read more
LAHORE: The Punjab government has acquired a modern airlift drone to assist in rescue operations for flood-affected citizens. According to a spokesperson for the Punjab Home Department, the advanced drone is capable of lifting and transporting a person weighing up to 200 kilograms to a safe location. The Home Secretary has directed that the drone … Read more
KARACHI: Torrential rains have continued intermittently in Karachi since yesterday, causing water levels to rise and leaving citizens stranded in several areas. In response, Pakistan Army rescue teams were immediately mobilized, launching emergency operations to assist affected residents. Army personnel remain actively engaged in rescuing people from waterlogged and vulnerable locations across the city. Alongside … Read more
NEW DELHI: Indian cricket captain Suryakumar Yadav has come under sharp criticism after shaking hands with Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President and Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi during the unveiling ceremony of the Asia Cup trophy. The moment, widely reported by Indian media, quickly went viral, sparking a wave of criticism on social media. Many … Read more
LAHORE: Director General of the Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), Irfan Ali Kathia, has described the flood situation in South Punjab as highly challenging. He highlighted that conditions in Jalalpur Pirwala are particularly alarming. He explained that the area is being affected simultaneously by floodwaters from three rivers — the Ravi, Chenab, and Sutlej. … Read more
RAWALPINDI: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry visited educational institutions in Murree. A special interactive session was held with students and faculty members of Army Public School, Convent of Jesus and Mary, and Presentation Convent. During the session, students shared their views, expressing pride in the armed forces of … Read more
LAHORE: India has released additional floodwater into the Sutlej River, prompting Pakistan’s Ministry of Water Resources to issue a flood alert after being formally notified by the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. According to the Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the release of water from India is expected to further increase the river’s flow. … Read more
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Wednesday released rainfall statistics recorded in Karachi between 11 a.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. Wednesday, showing significant downpours across the city. According to the data, Surjani Town received the highest rainfall at 129.6 millimeters, followed by North Karachi with 72.2 millimeters and Korangi with 70.5 millimeters. In other … Read more
KARACHI: Torrential rains in Karachi have caused Thado Dam to overflow, resulting in flooding in Malir and Lyari rivers, with water entering surrounding residential areas. According to reports, water released from the Thado Dam spillway further increased the river’s flow, eventually inundating residential areas of Scheme 33. Floodwaters also submerged parts of the M-9 Motorway … Read more
KARACHI: Heavy rains forced the closure of all educational institutions in Karachi on Wednesday. The All Sindh Private Schools and Colleges Association announced that all private schools and colleges would remain shut to protect students and staff. Parents and students faced major problems as water flooded several roads across the city. School van owners also … Read more
Washington: The White House confirmed that Israel informed the United States before carrying out the Doha attack that targeted Hamas leaders. White House spokesperson Caroline Leavitt told reporters during a press briefing that Israel had alerted Washington about the strike on Hamas leadership in Doha. She said President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike … Read more
