Ghotki DC Urges Residents to Evacuate Ahead of Indus Floods Ghotki – Deputy Commissioner Manzoor Ahmed Kunrani has urged residents of the katcha areas along the Indus River to move to safer locations as a major flow of floodwater is expected to pass through the Guddu and Sukkur barrages. The district administration has advised people […]
COAS Visits Flood-Hit Kasur, Multan, Reviews Relief Efforts Kasur/Multan – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited flood-affected areas in Kasur and Jalalpur Pirwala, Multan, on Saturday to assess the situation and oversee ongoing relief operations. According to the military’s media wing, the Army Chief was briefed on rescue and relief […]
PM Directs Finance Ministry to Discuss Flood Relief Plan with IMF Islamabad – The Prime Minister has instructed the Ministry of Finance to engage with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over a proposed relief plan aimed at supporting people affected by recent floods. According to sources, the prime minister emphasized that the measure would provide […]
Hub Dam Nears Full Capacity, Authorities Issue Emergency Alerts Karachi, Pakistan – Karachi’s main water source, the Hub Dam, is nearly at full capacity, prompting warnings from irrigation and disaster management authorities. According to the Irrigation Department, the dam’s water level has risen to 338 feet, up from 335 feet the previous day. With the […]
Sindh CM Calls for Unity to Tackle Flood Crisis KARACHI – Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday urged critics to engage in constructive criticism, saying it would help identify and address shortcomings in governance. Speaking to reporters after paying tribute at Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s Mausoleum on his death anniversary, the chief minister […]
Karachi Floods: Governor Sindh and Red Crescent Respond as Rain Wreaks Havoc Karachi, Pakistan – Persistent rains over the past two days have thrown Karachi into chaos, submerging low-lying areas and raising water levels in the Malir and Lyari rivers. The floods have caused widespread disruption, forcing residents to evacuate their homes and leading to […]
PM Shehbaz Forms Special Committee to Address Flood Damages, Condemns Mockery of Army Sacrifices Islamabad – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, addressing a federal cabinet meeting, announced the formation of a special committee tasked with assessing flood damages and planning rehabilitation efforts. He emphasized that provinces must also play a role in compensating the losses caused […]
High Flood Alert Issued in Pakistan Following India’s Water Release Islamabad – Authorities in Pakistan have been alerted to rising flood risks as India issues a high flood warning downstream of the Harike and Ferozepur barrages. The Indian High Commission has formally informed Islamabad about the situation, prompting Pakistan’s Ministry of Water Resources to notify […]
Punjab Deploys First-Ever Emergency Airlift Drone Amid Flood Rescue Operations Multan, Punjab: In a pioneering move, Punjab’s Civil Defence has deployed a modern drone capable of airlifting individuals weighing up to 200 kilograms to assist in flood rescue efforts. The Home Secretary ordered the drone to be dispatched to Multan immediately to aid ongoing operations. […]