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Jalalpur Pirwala villages still inundated 19 days after floods

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Jalalpur Pirwala

MULTAN: Dozens of villages in Jalalpur Pirwala tehsil of Multan have remained submerged for the past 19 days due to stagnant floodwater, leaving residents in severe distress. The prolonged presence of water has devastated crops and properties, prompting locals to demand urgent measures for water drainage. Authorities have successfully sealed the breach in the Noraja … Read more

Severe flood wave in Chenab puts Multan at risk

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Severe flood

MULTAN: The floodwaters surging through the Chenab have forced emergency measures, including a planned breach at the Shershah embankment, to protect Multan and adjoining areas. Authorities have described the flood situation in the Chenab as increasingly critical, declaring the next 48 hours decisive for Multan. According to irrigation officials, water levels are rising steadily at … Read more

Lack of water flow gauges at Multan bridges raises concerns

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Multan

MULTAN: The serious shortcomings in river monitoring have been revealed, as it has come to light that no gauges are installed to measure water flow in cusecs at key points in Multan. According to the Superintendent Engineer of the Irrigation Department, there are no gauges at Head Muhammad Wala Bridge and Shershah Bridge to assess … Read more

Major flood threat in Multan as 800,000 cusecs expected in Chenab

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Major flood

MULTAN: Authorities, including the administration, military, and rescue services, have been placed on high alert as a massive flood of around 800,000 cusecs is expected to enter the Multan region on Monday . Reports indicate that India has released a huge volume of water into the Chenab River by opening all spillway gates of the … Read more

Polio campaign suspended in flood-hit Punjab districts

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Polio campaign

LAHORE: The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) has announced that the anti-polio campaign has been postponed in nine districts of Punjab due to the prevailing flood situation. The campaign will not be carried out in Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Okara, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Multan, Muzaffargarh, and Bahawalpur. According to NEOC, the drive will proceed as scheduled in … Read more

Over 300,000 people displaced as flood threatens Multan

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Multan

MULTAN: A major flood wave is expected to enter Multan’s jurisdiction by this evening, prompting the evacuation of more than 300,000 people from low-lying areas. According to officials, the dangerous surge in the Chenab River may reach Head Muhammad Wala later today, where authorities have decided to create a breach to protect urban settlements. Residents … Read more

NCCIA arrests two prime suspects in online fraud case

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NCCIA

MULTAN: Two prime suspects involved in a multi-billion rupee online fraud case have been arrested from Multan, according to the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA). The arrested individuals, both residents of District Layyah, had been on the run for over a year. Their apprehension marks a major breakthrough in one of South Punjab’s largest … Read more

ANF continues crackdown against drug smuggling

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ANF

ISLAMABAD: Anti-Narcotic Force (ANF) has continued crackdown against drug traffickers in various cities across the country. ANF spokesman said eight suspects including two women arrested in nine operations conducted in different cities of the country in which a total of 76 kg of drugs worth over 48.3 million recovered in operations. The ANF team recovered … Read more

Multan: Truck-Car crash injured nine people

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Multan: Truck-Car crash injured nine people

MULTAN: A mini truck collided with a pickup near here on Sunday morning, injuring at least nine people, the News reported. Rescue officials reported that a mini truck crashed into a pickup carrying commuters near Head Naubahar. The collision left nine commuters with multiple injuries. Rescue officials shifted five injured individuals—Nasir (25), Aqeel Ahmed (26), … Read more

PMD predicts rainfall in most districts of Punjab 

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Rain and thunderstorm expected in most parts of Punjab

LAHORE: The Pakistan Meteorological Department(PMD) has predicted rainfall in most districts of Punjab from March 25 to 27.

According to the Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), rains are expected in most districts of the province from March 25 to 27.

The rains are likely in Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Attock, Chakwal, Sargodha, Mianwali, Khushab, Mandi Bahauddin, Sheikhupura, Hafizabad, Gujranwala, Gujarat, Sialkot, Narowal, Faisalabad and Toba Tek Singh.

The PDMA spokesman said rains are also likely in Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Bahawalpur, Khanewal, Layyah, Bhakkar, Sahiwal and Pakpattan.

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President, PM condole as LPG bowser explosion kills five in Multan

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President

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condoled over the death of five people as an LPG bowser exploded in Multan which also left several others injured.

In their separately issued statements, the president and the prime minister conveyed their condolences and sympathies to the bereaved families.

They prayed to Allah Almighty for peace for the departed souls, strength for the grieved families to bear the loss, and for the recovery of those injured in the incident.

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Six killed, 31 injured in Gas tanker explosion in Multan

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Multan

MULTAN: At least six people were killed and 31 injured as a gas filled tankers exploded Industrial Estate area of Multan.

According to rescue officials, an explosion in an LPG bowser started a fire and the fragments of the bowser fell on the nearby population.

Rescue officials said that after several hours of struggle, the fire was extinguished, more than 10 vehicles took part in extinguishing the fire and foam was also used.

City Police Officer (CPO) Multan Sadiq Ali said that several houses were destroyed and animals were burnt to death in the gas bower explosion.

He said that gas is being released from the LPG bowser and the area has been evacuated. He confirmed that six people were killed and 31 injured in the bowser explosion while the condition of 13 injured is critical.

The police said that among the dead are three women and two men, including a girl.

On the other hand, the District Emergency Officer said that emergency has been declared Nishtar Hospital, search operation is going on in the neighboring villages.

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FIA arrests NHA official involved in fraud

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FIA

MULTAN: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Composite Circle Multan arrested a National Highway Authority (NHA) employee involved in fraud and forgery.

According to FIA officials, Muhammad Qamar Shahbaz Saif a paramedical staff member in NHA allegedly had extorted Rs.600,000 from a complainant under the false promise of securing a job in the Anti-Narcotics Force(ANF).

He also provided the complainant with a fake appointment letter to further his deception.

The team raided and arrested the accused while further investigation was underway.

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Lahore topes global pollution ranking  

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Lahore

LAHORE: The Lahore has been ranked the most polluted cities in the world with air quality index(AQI) 275 here on Monday.

The air quality of Lahore has not improved so far. The Lahore has emerged as the most polluted city in the world, with air quality levels described as hazardous as thick smog continues to envelop large parts of Pakistan.

This environmental crisis has severely impacted daily life in the country, with residents facing heightened health risks from prolonged exposure to toxic air conditions.

Lahore’s air quality index (AQI) recorded 275 particulate matter, Multan recorded 248 and Karachi recorded 193.

Karachi’s air is extremely hazardous to health and city ranks third among the most polluted cities in the world. According to experts, an index of 151 to 200 is harmful and 201 to 300 is extremely harmful to health.

According to experts, the air quality of the city is harmful to health, so people should be careful and use masks.

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Schools in Multan and Lahore divisions reopened

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School timings announced for Ramazan in Sindh

LAHORE: Punjab government has reopened educational institutes in Lahore and Multan divisions after reduction in smog in different cities of province.

According to the Punjab Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with the change in the direction of the eastern winds, there was a reduction in smog in different cities of Punjab.

Multan is the most polluted city in the country with an air quality index of 329, followed by Lahore with an air quality index of 291.

Schools in Lahore and Multan divisions will open from today after reduction in smog, while teaching activities have been resumed in other districts as well.

On the other hand, anti-smog grand operation is going on in Punjab and according to provincial minister Maryam Aurangzeb, dozens of kilns, industrial units were demolished, dozens of factories and factories were sealed in 4 days.

Lahore’s well-known super store has been sealed for not implementing preventive measures for smog and a case has also been registered against the store management.

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Multan tops global pollution ranking

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Multan

LAHORE: Multan is the most polluted city of the world where the air quality index(AQI) was recorded at 400 on Tuesday. Similarly, Lahore became the second and Karachi the fourth most polluted cities in the world due to the deteriorating air quality in these two cities. The air quality of Lahore and Karachi is extremely … Read more

Punjab imposes health emergency in Lahore, Multan  

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Punjab

LAHORE: The Punjab government has imposed health emergency in Lahore and Multan due to the worsening smog situation.

Senior Punjab Minister Maryam Aurangzeb said in a press conference that due to the worsening smog situation, Punjab government has declared health emergency in Lahore and Multan. She said there will be a complete lockdown in Lahore and Multan on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. She further said government has also imposed ban on construction in Multan and Lahore from Saturday to next Sunday.

She said that the health desk has canceled the staff holidays in hospitals and necessary instruction has been to the departments to provide medicines while the citizens should not go out on bikes except in emergency and use masks.

The senior minister added that she will see the data by Wednesday and smog has turned into a health crisis. She said the Punjab government is taking all possible measures to prevent smog and has given a 10-year policy to prevent smog.

Maryam Aurangzeb said that various departments of the government are working day and night to prevent smog and kilns that do not follow zigzag technology are being demolished, but controlling smog is a long-term process. She said three 3-month emergency measures are being taken to control this.

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Punjab imposes ban on outdoor activities from Nov 11 to 17

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Punjab

LAHORE: Punjab Government has imposed ban on outdoor activities in four division of province from November 11 to November 17 due to the heavy smog.

According to the notification issued by the Punjab government, there will be a ban on outdoor activities in Lahore from November 11 to November 17. The ban will be applied to the districts of Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad and Gujranwala.

All kinds of outdoor sports, exhibitions and events will be banned during the relevant dates, outdoor dining of restaurants will also be banned, but religious gatherings will be exempted.

The notification states that shops, markets and shopping malls will close at 8 pm, but medical stores, laboratories, petrol pumps and grocery stores will be exempted. Only the grocery and medical sections of major department stores will remain open.

According to the notification, action will be taken under the Punjab Environmental Protection Act for violation, and punishment will be given under Section 188 for violation of the orders.

On the other hand, the Punjab government entrusted the responsibility of monitoring vehicles emitting smoke to the Punjab Safe City Authority.

The Secretary Transport and Mass Transit Punjab said that vehicles emitting smoke will be monitored with Safe City cameras, in this way every type of vehicle that pollutes the environment will be brought under the law.

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Multan tops air pollution ranking

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Multan

LAHORE: Multan city also ranked first among the most polluted cities in Pakistan at night, with the Air Quality Index(AQI) exceeding 1900.

In the Air Quality Index, Lahore is the second most polluted city in Pakistan, while many cities in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have also badly affected by smog and fog.

Meanwhile, due to fog and smog, Motorway M1 from Charsadda to Akbarpura, Motorway M2 from Lahore to Kot Sarwar, Motorway M3 from Samundari to Darkhana and M4 from Pindi Bhatian to Abdul Hakeem have been closed for all kind traffic.

Motorway M5 from Shershah to Jhangara and Lahore-Sialkot Motorway has also closed for traffic.

It should be noted that in order to deal with the problem of smog in different cities of Punjab, the Lahore High Court had ordered the closure of markets across Punjab at 8 pm, while all markets across Punjab will remain closed on Sundays as well.

In 18 districts of smog-affected 4th division, all recreational facilities, including sports grounds, museums and zoos, will also remain closed till November 17.

Meanwhile, Walled City of Lahore Authority has also suspended all tourism and entertainment programs and events in the city till November 17.

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Punjab imposes Section 144 in 8 cities of province

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Punjab

LAHORE: The Punjab Government has imposed Section 144 in 8 cities of province,  banning all kinds of political gatherings, sit-ins, rallies, demonstrations, protests and other activities. According to the notification issued by Punjab Home Department, Section 144 was imposed for 3 days in Multan, Sahiwal, Sargodha, Gujranwala, Vehari, Pakpattan, Okara and Wazirabad. From Thursday, October … Read more

Gilani calls for expediting uplift work in south Punjab

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Gilani

MULTAN: Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani stressed the imperative need to accelerate development work in South Punjab.

He said this while during a meeting with Additional Chief Secretary Fuad Hashim Rabbani at Circuit House. The meeting was also attended by Member of the National Assembly Syed Ali Musa Gillani and former MPA Syed Mujtaba Gillani.

Gilani stressed that thorough oversight of ongoing projects was essential to ensure timely completion.

“Winning public confidence hinges on efficient public service delivery and prompt resolution of pressing issues”, Gilani maintained.

The Chairman Senate further stated the need for permanent appointments in key institutions, urging that recommendations be forwarded to the Punjab Government.

Gillani also directed enhanced security arrangements at the region’s revered shrines, particularly Qila Kohna Qasim Bagh.

He wished the removal of encroachments around the historic site to facilitate road expansion and improve traffic management.

Reflecting on his tenure as Prime Minister, he recalled that plazas were constructed in Shaheen Market and Ghanta Ghar to relocate traders displaced by anti-encroachment measures.

However, he added that the plan had not been fully implemented.

The Chairman Senate also highlighted his role in securing a $10 million grant from the Italian government for the preservation and restoration of Qila Kohna Qasim Bagh and its ancient walls.

He stated the delays in utilizing these funds and suggested for the project’s swift completion.

During the meeting, Additional Chief Secretary Fuad Hashim Rabbani provided a comprehensive briefing on ongoing projects and outlined new initiatives in South Punjab, assuring the Chairman Senate of steady progress.

On the other hand, Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani strongly condemned Israeli attacks on Palestine, Yemen, and Lebanon, urging the United Nations to take immediate notice of the atrocities committed against civilians and take action to end its aggression.

Gilani also called on the Islamic nations to break their silence and speak out against Israeli aggression.

The Senate chairman, in a statement, expressed deep sorrow over the brutal violence and the loss of innocent lives.

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7-years old domestic worker reportedly raped in Multan

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Multan

MULTAN: A seven-year old girl working as domestic worker in n Shah Rukn-e-Alam Colony Multan was reportedly sexually assaulted.

According to the administration of Nishtar Hospital, the affected girl was brought to the hospital last night, the condition of the girl was not stable, the police was immediately informed.

The mother of the victim girl told the police in her statement that she had sent her daughter to work at the woman’s house last month, the owner of the house called her two days ago and handed her over to her.

She further said that the girl was scared and was not even speaking, it seems that the girl was allegedly  raped as the condition of the girl was not good. The family brought girl in Nishtar Hospital.

The local Police said that a case has been registered against the woman on the request of the victim’s mother, further action will be taken after receiving the medical report.

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Mepco bill online: Here is how to check electricity bills online for July 2024

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Mepco bill online: Here is how to check electricity bills online for July 2024

Multan Electric Power Company Limited (Mepco) operates in 13 administrative districts of southern Punjab, including Multan, Muzaffargarh, Layyah, D.G. Khan, Rajanpur, Lodhran, Bahawalpur, R.Y. Khan, Khanewal, Sahiwal, Pakpattan, Vehari, and Bahawalnagar. The company’s service area is predominantly rural, resulting in a customer base that primarily consists of domestic users, particularly lifeline customers. Mepco delivers electricity … Read more

Saudi Arabia eases visa requirements for Pakistani tourists

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Saudi Arabia Simplifies Visa Process for Pakistani Tourists; Details Here

ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia has relaxed visa requirements for Pakistani tourists with immediate effect.

Under the new conditions issued by Saudi Arabia, Pakistani tourists can now submit a bank statement containing $750 monthly credit or equivalent amount to obtain a Saudi visit visa.

The number of Pakistanis visiting Saudi Arabia increased by 43 percent last year and 2.7 million Pakistani tourists are expected to visit Saudi Arabia in 2024.

In order to facilitate the increasing number of tourists, Tasheer offices have been established in Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta and Multan, where various services are provided to those who wish to visit Saudi Arabia to obtain a visa.

Saudi Arabia has also introduced a transit visa for Pakistanis, which is available for passengers arriving in Saudi Arabia through specific airlines, through this visa, tourists will be able to visit Saudi Arabia for up to 96 hours.

In addition, a visa on arrival is available for travelers who hold a UK, US or Schengen visa.

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South Punjab’s development top priority of PPP, says Gilani  

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South Punjab

MULTAN: Acting President Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has urged the need for the upcoming budget 2024-24 to be people-friendly.

He stated that economic prosperity was linked to political stability in the country. “Without economic stability, the condition of the people cannot be improved”, he remarked. He stressed the need to bring all stakeholders together to resolve national issues.

The Acting President expressed these remarks while addressing a gathering of Parliamentarians, Members of the Provincial Assembly, and other prominent political figures from Multan.

The Acting President pledged to engage with the federal and provincial governments to complete developmental projects in Multan, including the issuance of notification for Multan as Big City and the completion of the under-construction ring road project.

Acting President reaffirmed his commitment to prioritizing public service.

He also highlighted the widespread benefits of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) in Southern Punjab and also advocated for its expansion.

He added that discussions had already begun with the Prime Minister, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif  to provide facilities for education, health, and transportation in Southern Punjab.

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9 killed in Multan as building collapses after cylinder blast

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Multan

MULTAN: At least 9 people were killed when a 3-storey residential building collapsed in Multan city after cylinder blast.

According to the Deputy Commissioner, a residential building in Mohalla Jawadian area of ​​Multan’s inner city collapsed at 4 am due to its dilapidated condition.

The Deputy Commissioner said that some of the debris of the building fell on the houses located on the right and left of it, as a result of which the dead and the injured were shifted to Nishtar Hospital.

According to the District Emergency Officer, 11 people were buried due to the collapse of the building, now all the people have been evacuated and the rescue operation has been completed.

The rescue officer said that the incident happened due to gas leakage in the kitchen, when the woman lit a fire at sahri time, there was an explosion, a part of the 3-storey building fell on the neighboring house, five siblings and their parents were in this house died.

According to the rescue, a total of nine people died and two were injured in the accident.

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Bodies of 9 Pakistanis killed in Iran brought in Multan  

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Bodies

ISLAMABAD: The dead bodies of 9 Pakistanis who were killed by terrorists in Iran were brought to Multan, Punjab province.

The dead bodies of 5 laborers killed in firing by terrorists in Iran have been shifted to Alipur while 2 belonged to Lodhran and 2 belonged to Bahawalpur.

Azhar Hussain, Muhammad Asif, Ghulam Shabbir, Shoaib and Muhammad Akmal, residents of Alipur, are among the deceased.

It should be noted that a few days ago, 9 Pakistanis were killed in the city of Saravan in Iran.

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Javed Hashmi to contest election as independent candidate

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Javed Hashmi
  • Javed Hashmi said this is not an election but joke.
  • Senior Politician said he will not take ticket from any party.
  • He said this will be one-sided election but we have to struggle.

MULTAN: Former federal minister and Senior politician Javed Hashmi has announced participation in the elections as an independent candidate.

Talking to the media,  Senior politician Javed Hashmi said that this is not an election, it is a joke in its name, it is a one-sided election, but we have to fight for the future. He said, “I am a member of the Muslim League but I will not take tickets from anyone”.

Javed Hashmi said, “I will participate in the elections as an independent candidate, I became an unopposed member of the National Assembly in the 2018 election when all the nomination papers of the candidates were rejected”.

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