PM Shehbaz Directs Urgent Flood Preparedness Measures in Punjab ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday lauded the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) for issuing timely flood warnings, saying the alerts had helped save lives and prevent large-scale losses. He emphasized that the early-warning system must continue to operate with greater efficiency. During a […]
Punjab on High Alert as Heavy Inflows from India Trigger Flood Threat LAHORE – Punjab is on high alert after heavy inflows from India into the Sutlej and Chenab rivers raised the risk of severe flooding. The National Disaster Management Authority’s (NDMA) National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) has issued an urgent warning, cautioning of extraordinary […]
Sialkot Faces Unprecedented Floods, Airport Operations Suspended SIALKOT – For the first time in its history, Sialkot is experiencing flooding on such a massive scale, according to Deputy Commissioner (DC) Saba Asghar. Rescue boats were deployed on Tuesday to evacuate residents from inundated urban areas. The DC assured that maximum efforts are being made to […]
Rivers in Punjab Reach Dangerous Levels as Floods Displace Thousands Punjab – The Flood Forecasting Division has reported alarming water levels in several major rivers across Punjab. The River Ravi at Shahdara is flowing at about 145,000 cusecs, while at Jassar, it has reached 152,000 cusecs. Lahore’s Commissioner reassured residents that the peak has passed […]
Heavy Rains Cause Rivers to Swell Across Punjab, Flood Risks Rise SIALKOT – The weather department reported 198mm of rainfall at Sialkot Airport, adding to already high water levels in the region’s rivers. The Chenab River is flowing at extreme flood levels at Marala Headworks, the flood control room confirmed. Officials recorded an inflow of […]
EY MENA to Conduct Valuation of PSL Franchises Ahead of Renewal Cycle The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has awarded a key contract to Ernst & Young (EY MENA), a leading global professional services firm, following a public tender process launched in July. The valuation process is set to kick off later this month and is […]
India Releases Water into Sutlej and Ravi Rivers, Flood Alert Issued in Punjab LAHORE – India released additional water from the Madhopur Dam late last night, raising water levels in the Sutlej and Ravi rivers, Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) confirmed on Monday. According to NDMA, the situation is being closely monitored as heavy […]
Lahore Court Hands 10-Year Sentences to Key PTI Leaders in May 9 Violence Cases Lahore – A court has sentenced several senior leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), including Shibli Faraz, Omar Ayub, and Zartaj Gul, to 10 years in prison in connection with the violent protests that erupted across Pakistan on May 9, 2023. Other […]
India Warns Pakistan of Possible Floods Despite Treaty Suspension ISLAMABAD — In a rare development, India has officially alerted Pakistan about potential flooding in the Tawi River near Jammu, despite New Delhi’s earlier suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). According to government sources, the Indian High Commission in Islamabad informed Pakistani authorities of the […]
CTD Arrests Four Suspects in Badin Murder Linked to RAW, Reveals Investigation Details Karachi — The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Friday revealed new details about the May 18 killing of Abdul Rahman, also known as Razaullah Nizamani, in Matli, Badin district. At a press conference held at the Central Police Office, Additional IGP CTD […]
