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Hadiqa Kiani shares heartbreaking stories of flood victims

October 11, 2022 by Raba Noor

A massive flood devastated one-third of Pakistan, killing hundreds and destroying thousands of homes.
Hadiqa Kiani is working to rebuild 200 homes that were damaged by the floods.
She has been gathering donations and giving them to the waiting people through Vaseelah e Raah.

The current state of Pakistan is the worst in its history in every way. And to top it all off, a massive flood devastated one-third of the nation, killing hundreds and destroying thousands of homes. Since then, a lot of people have risen forward and have been fighting for the victims’ rights. NGOs have increased their efforts, while people like Hadiqa Kiani have made significant contributions to aiding those who are currently in need.

In her recent interview, Hadiqa Kiani discussed how she has been assisting those affected by the disaster through Vaseelah e Raah. She has been gathering donations and giving them to the waiting people in the form of food, blankets, charpais, and carpets. Her largest undertaking, though, is to rebuild 200 homes that were damaged by the floods.

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Mahira Khan responds to tweet of her attending awards after Pakistan floods

October 1, 2022 by Raba Noor

Mahira Khan criticized for attending an awards ceremony in Toronto.
A fan said she should have donated the outfits she wore to the event to flood victims.
Mahira responded on Twitter, saying it was “never ok” for artists to do anything while performing charity.

Mahira Khan come under fire for traveling to an awards ceremony as Pakistan was devastated by heavy flooding. A few Pakistani actors had made it clear that a portion of the money from the recent Hum Awards in Toronto were being donated. One of the celebrities that received criticism for attending the awards ceremony given the flood situation in Pakistan was Mahira Khan. The actor has now reacted to the “unkind criticism.”

Mahira responded on Twitter on Friday to a fan who had mockingly stated that if the star donated the outfits she wore to the event to the Pakistani flood victims, everything would be OK. Mahira responded that it was “never ok” for artists to do anything while appearing on the red carpet in a black gown inspired by a sari. The actor continued by saying that she would photograph herself helping the flood victims, but she warned that people would criticize her for “showing off performing charity.”

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Mahira tweeted, “Its never ok for us – the artists of your country! I have and will continue to do my part. If it makes you happy, I can take some pictures while at it. Oh but then it’ll be – showing off doing charity. The unkind commentary never ends. You do you. I will do me.”

Its never ok for us – the artists of your country!
I have and will continue to do my part. If it makes you happy, I can take some pictures while at it. Oh but then it’ll be – showing off doing charity. The unkind commentary never ends. You do you. I will do me. ✌🏼 https://t.co/h6gNNeJIAj

— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) September 30, 2022

In response to Mahira’s tweet, some people defended celebrities for attending the awards, claiming they were merely “doing their jobs,” but others emphasised how the event might have been utilised to support and publicise rescue efforts as well as raise more money for Pakistan flood victims.

One tweet read, “I wish Hum TV had organised a show or a concert in Pakistan to raise funds awareness and solidarity for the flood victims instead of the annual awards show. Imagine all of Pakistanis artists collectively raising their voices for climate change and advocating for those impacted.”

Mahira upcoming picture, The Legend of Maula Jatt will debut in Pakistan on October 13. Along with others, it features Hamza Ali Abbasi, Fawad Khan, and Humaima Mallick. Neelofar alongside Fawad is another project Mahira has in the works.

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Azfar Rehman withdraws from the award show due to the floods crisis

September 25, 2022 by Web Desk

Azfar Rehman, an actor, has opted out of participating in the 2022 Awards in Canada to show solidarity with flood victims in Pakistan. On Friday, the Aatish actress announced the news on Instagram. He said he has withdrawn “by choice with due respect to the coveted event”. “Sorry to disappoint my fans in Toronto Canada, … Read more

Sharmila Faruqi slams Pakistani celebrities for attending award show instead of helping flood victims

September 24, 2022 by Raba Noor

Senior politician Sharmila Faruqi criticized celebrities for not contributing more to flood aid.
She posted images of several celebs attending an awards ceremony in Canada.
Angelina Jolie visiting flood-stricken areas of Pakistan on Instagram.

Local celebrities were criticized by Sharmila Faruqi for attending an award ceremony in Toronto while there was a terrible water crisis.

With the notable exception of Hadiqa Kiani, senior politician Sharmila Faruqi recently criticized local celebrities for not contributing more to flood aid.

She posted images of several celebs attending the upcoming awards in Canada alongside images of Hollywood actor Angelina Jolie travelling to Pakistan on Instagram.

She stated while posting images from Jolie’s visit to Pakistan, where she met several flood victims. Jolie served as a goodwill ambassador for the UNHCR for 11 years prior to being appointed as the UNHCR’s special envoy.

Sharmila wrote, “Here is @angelinajolie visiting our worst flood affected district Dadu, spreading love & hope, appealing to the international community to come for our help. In sharp contrast to this , our Pakistani shining stars are all in Toronto for @humtvpakistanofficial awards, making merry and ready for some scintillating performances.”

“Not a single one of them even bothered to visit any flood affected area or show any solidarity in cash or kind except for @hadiqakianiofficial , Though I truly believe in cultural activities, award shows, performances etc, promoting our talent & our artists and actors are second to none,” she added.

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“But It would have been a great support if all of them had reached out to their fellow countrymen who have lost their homes, lives & livelihood to the devastating floods. There is a time for everything, to celebrate , to mourn… we have a humanitarian crisis in our country, this is the time to stand by them, with them, to hold, support and love them. Each one of us has a responsibility towards our nation and it’s people who have given us so much. It’s payback time.”

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Noor Bukhari criticizes Lollywood celebrities for not helping flood victims, calls them ‘fake’

September 23, 2022 by Raba Noor

Noor Bukhari was a fairly well-known Lollywood actress in the 1990s and early 2000s.
She has closed that chapter of her life in order to devote herself to an Islamic way of life.
The Mujhe Chand Chahye actress frequently expresses her contentious beliefs on social media.

Millions of people have lost their homes and valuables as a result of the floods in Pakistan, and many more have fallen ill and been left stranded without food or shelter. Despite the fact that local and international rescue and relief operations are in progress, they are still not enough to handle the scale of the catastrophe. In the midst of these dire circumstances, Noor Bukhari expresses her dismay with Pakistani celebrities who do nothing for the affected people and are preoccupied with their own lives.

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Mufti Ismail Menk takes a sip of Pakistani Dhaba tea

September 21, 2022 by Web Desk

Mufti Ismail Menk is well-known for his compassion and kindness. The eminent cleric, who is beloved by millions of Muslims around the world, has arrived in Sindh to assist those affected by the unprecedented flooding on the ground. He has arrived in Pakistan amid torrential flood waters, which have inundated one-third of the country. On … Read more

PM asks world to take Pakistan children’s death in floods as ‘clarion call for swift action’

September 19, 2022 by Kumail Shah

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday urged the world for swift action by taking as a clarion call the deaths of children during the massive floods in Pakistan.

Over 500 children lost their lives in the unprecedented floods and rains while around 16 million have been affected, according to official data.

“Let these children not be an arithmetic but a clarion call for swift action to rebuild their lives and future,” the prime minister posted on Twitter.

Global conversation on Pakistan's flood devastation should focus on the plight of children. Disaster has adversely affected millions of children with over 500 dead. Let these children not be an arithmetic but a clarion call for swift action to rebuild their lives & future.

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— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) September 19, 2022

PM Sharif stressed that the global conversation on Pakistan’s flood devastation needed to be focused on the plight of children.

He mentioned that disaster had adversely affected millions of children with over 500 dead.

“Super floods” in Pakistan have left 3.4 million children in need of “immediate, lifesaving support,” according to UNICEF.

The floods – caused by record monsoon rains and dubbed by one minister as “the worst humanitarian disaster in a decade” – have impacted 16 million children in total, UNICEF’s Pakistan Representative Abdullah Fadil said following his visit this week to the country’s southern Sindh Province.

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Pakistani entrepreneurs respond to the occurring catastrophe

September 19, 2022September 19, 2022 by Mishaal Siddiqui

Large portions of Pakistan were devastated by monsoon floods. However, there were overwhelming disaster relief efforts. Non-profits and dozens of young and old entrepreneurs stepped in. Large portions of Pakistan were devastated by monsoon floods last month, overwhelming disaster relief efforts. However, when their nation faced its worst catastrophe in decades, non-profits and dozens of … Read more

349 new cases of dengue reported in Karachi

September 19, 2022 by Kumail Shah

Dengue upsurges as an epidemic in the capital of Sindh as 349 out of 386 reported from Karachi
11 people lost the battle of their lives fighting dengue in the city
The majority of dengue cases in Karachi have been reported from District Korangi, where the figure has risen to 109

KARACHI: Dengue upsurges as an epidemic in the capital of Sindh as 349 out of 386 reported from Karachi, BOL News reported on Monday.

According to the details, 11 people lost the battle of their lives fighting dengue in the city. The majority of dengue cases in Karachi have been reported from District Korangi, where the figure has risen to 109, according to the Department of Health Sindh.

The provincial department of health further reports that 74 cases were reported in the district East, 70 positive cases came out to be in the district Central, and 38 cases were reported in District Malir.

In the district South, 33 cases were reported, 18 in Kemari District, and seven were reported in the West District of Karachi. Moreover, 2818 cases of dengue were reported in Karachi alone in September.

In August 1265 cases were reported in the metropolitan city. Meanwhile, in the current year, 5589 cases were reported in total, as per the data shared by the department of health.

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PM asks SCO to make Pakistan-specific climate action plans amid flood disaster

September 16, 2022 by Kumail Shah

SAMARKAND: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday called upon the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to come up with Pakistan-specific programs on climate change as the country faced devastating impact of the global natural phenomenon.

“This climatic injustice has befallen us despite the fact that our carbon emission is less than one percent,” the prime minister said in his address at the Heads of State meeting of the eight-member SCO, held here in the historic city of Samarkand.

The prime minister’s call to the SCO members came in the wake of the recent flash floods in Pakistan that wreaked havoc with the livelihood and infrastructure across the country.

He mentioned that Pakistan was braving the disaster of floods, where hill torrents and massive rains killed 1,400 people including 400 children while millions of houses were damaged partially or completely.

“I earnestly appeal to all of you that let the SCO stand up and take steps against this devastation through sustainable programs,” he said.

PM Sharif said the country never faced such level of climate-induced catastrophe in its history that inflicted disaster upon human lives, infrastructure, livestock, and crops.

He stressed the dire need for assistance from the international community to help Pakistan overcome the problems in the wake of floods, including relief, rehabilitation, and control of water-borne diseases.

“In view of the massive disaster, I would be very honest to urge this forum to extend assistance to Pakistan and chalk out plans regarding climate change for our future generations,” he said.

PM Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm and unwavering commitment to achieving the goals of the SCO.

He expressed Pakistan’s commitment to join the SCO states in the implementation of robust connectivity plans among the neighboring regional countries.

“It will be a win-win outcome for all the member states. This is the time to act, and act now,” he stressed.

The prime minister said Pakistan was firm in collective dedication to fight the menace of extremism, separatism and terrorism.

In the fight against terrorism, he said, thousands of Pakistani civilians and armed forces laid down their lives for the security of their homeland.

As the neighboring country of Afghanistan, he said, Pakistan valued peace, progress and shared development of the country important for the region.

“We have to work together to support all good initiatives in Afghanistan for the good of the people of Afghanistan in areas, particularly education, health, and human rights,” he said.

Sharif said it would be a “big mistake if we ignored Afghanistan.”

He emphasized that strengthening Afghanistan is vital in view of the stability of the region besides achieving the goals of the SCO.

He urged the SCO community to work towards unfreezing the assets of Afghanistan and ensuring respect for human rights especially for women and minorities.

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Pak Army saved 13 police personnel from drowning in floodwaters

September 14, 2022 by Kumail Shah

Pakistan Army saved 13 police personnel from drowning in floodwaters The police were rescuing the flood-affected people and the Pakistan Army troops’ professionalism saved the people from drowning The troops of the Pakistan Army traveled up to 10 km and, with rapid action, recovered officials along with important items as well as the ship from … Read more

Dirilis Ertugrul actor Celal Al arrives in Pakistan to assist flood affectees

September 13, 2022 by Kumail Shah

Dirilis Ertugrul actor Celal Al, who portrayed his role as Abdul Rehman Alp visits Pakistan to assist the flood affectees in Pakistan
Celal Al, also known as Abdul Rehman Alp has urged the people of the world to help the people devastated by the floods in Pakistan

Dirilis Ertugrul actor Celal Al, who portrayed his role as Abdul Rehman Alp visits Pakistan to assist the flood affectees in Pakistan., BOL News reported on Tuesday.

As per the details, children of the flood-affected areas gathered around Celal Al when he arrived with household things and rations along with him.

The Dirilis Ertugrul actor writes in his Instagram post captions:

“Turkey Zindabad! Pakistan Zindabad ! #Pakistan #Karachi.”

“One in 3 #Pakistan, which is under water, is trying to heal the wounds of the flood disaster. We have 40 million people homeless, thousands of dead, many orphaned brothers,” he added.

Celal Al, also known as Abdul Rehman Alp has urged the people of the world to help the people devastated by the floods in Pakistan as the situation in the flood-hit areas is getting worse.

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Armeena Khan queries Pakistani government over funds raised for flood assistance

September 10, 2022 by Raba Noor

Armeena Rana Khan has questioned flood relief funds and the reasons why people aren’t getting aid.
Bin Roye actress expressed a variety of worries on Twitter.
Armeena Khan has entered the field of filmmaking professionally and is getting ready to launch her debut short film.

Pakistani celebrities have contributed to helping those impacted by floods in Sindh, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as the afflicted provinces experience the ravaging effects of the intense monsoon rains.

The situation has gotten worse every day despite significant donations from all across the world. Actress Armeena Rana Khan of Lollywood has questioned flood relief funds and the reasons why people aren’t getting aid.

The Bin Roye actress expressed a variety of worries on Twitter. She questioned the authority on the funds raised for flood assistance, hitting the correct note by asking all the appropriate questions.

“Where’s all the aid money? Why are people still dying?”, tweeted the Janaan star.

Where’s all the aid money? Why are people still dying?

— Armeena ✨ (@ArmeenaRK) September 8, 2022

Armeena has entered the field of filmmaking professionally and is getting ready to launch her debut short film, Snapshot.

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Ayesha Omar expresses outrage after flood-affected girl gets abused in Sindh

September 2, 2022 by Raba Noor

Bulbulay star Ayesha Omar posted on social media about the rape case.
A Hindu girl was allegedly drugged and held hostage by the perpetrator for two days while he raped her.
More than 1000 individuals, including 300 hundred children, have died as a result of the floods.

Ayesha Omar a Lollywood diva posted on social media about the recent rape case in which a girl who was affected by flooding was “raped under pretence of collecting rations.”

In Shadadpur in Sindh’s Sanghar district, a rickshaw driver by the name of Gulshir Macchi seduced a young girl with the promise of rations. The Hindu girl, a flood victim, was allegedly drugged and held hostage by the perpetrator for two days while he also raped her.

The accused was detained by police, who also lodged a complaint against him. To learn more about the girl’s condition, a number of medical tests are being carried out.

“And now, this is happening, Is there any end to the shamelessness? Just abuse, steal, loot, violate, torture and suppress. On every level. I don’t even know what to feel. Or what to think.”, the Bulbulay star wrote.

“How can we change all this? Every day, I sit and ponder over this question. What is it that I as a Pakistani woman can do to change this dark situation?”, she concluded.

Due to flash floods brought on by monsoon rains, Pakistan is currently dealing with a national crisis that is a result of a global problem. More than 1000 individuals, including 300 hundred children, have died as a result of the floods. The young ladies and girls have also been severely affected by the floods and are now being forced to live outdoors.

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Floods Update: Pakistan faces catastrophic flooding as relief operation continues

September 29, 2022September 2, 2022 by Sarah Siraj

Pakistan is facing cataclysmic floods after unprecedented monsoon rainfall this year. The floods have affected nearly one-third of the country including Balochistan, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and south Punjab. The floods have displaced more than 33 million people and damaged more than 1.4 million houses. The death has increased to 1290 while over 12,588 people have … Read more

Bella Hadid extends support to help flood victims in Pakistan

September 2, 2022 by Web Desk

Celebrities from all over the world unite in prayer for Pakistan’s flood victims. Everybody, from Justin Trudeau to supermodel Bella Hadid, is looking for ways to assist the victims during these terrible times. In Pakistan, recent flash floods have wreaked havoc on the whole nation. There are thousands of people who are stranded without food … Read more

Jemima Goldsmith plays her part in helping the flood victims

September 2, 2022 by Web Desk

Jemima Goldsmith, the ex-wife of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, has been outspoken about the terrible floods there. She has been pleading with and asking businesses and individuals to give. Jemima Goldsmith recently took action to support the flood victims. The British screenwriter revealed that she will auction off her upcoming movie, “What’s Love … Read more

Singer Amanat Ali meets Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, speaks about devastating floods in Pakistan

September 1, 2022 by Raba Noor

Pakistani musician Amanat Ali met Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
He talked about the recent floods in Pakistan.
Taana Baana singer posted a photo of himself with Trudeau on social media.

After hearing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speak about the tragic floods in Pakistan, Pakistani musician Amanat Ali was invited by the national parliament to meet with him.

The Taana Baana singer posted a photo of himself with Trudeau on social media because he felt honoured to be a part of an admirable programme that Ottawa had started.
The musician prayed for the nation further as large areas of the country were submerged as a result of record rains, about 1,200 people were murdered, and preliminary estimates put the damage at $10 billion.

“It was an honour to be invited by the Canadian Parliament to hear the Prime Minister of Canada Mr Justin Trudeau speak about the welfare of Pakistan and the ongoing floods and how we can help out,” singer wrote in the caption.

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Earlier this week, Prime Minister Trudeau declared that Canada and the United Nations would support Islamabad in providing food, clean water, and other necessary services as soon as possible.

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Yasir Hussain slams political parties amid flood crisis

August 31, 2022 by Web Desk

Politically and economically, Pakistan is having a hard time right now, and now a major natural calamity has struck. Pakistan has been severely flooded. While South Punjab and parts of Swat are going through a difficult period, the entirety of Balochistan and Sindh are underwater. It is reported that hundreds of people have died as … Read more

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