Punjab Government Steps Up Healthcare for Women and Children Amid Devastating Floods Punjab — As Pakistan faces one of its worst flood crises, the Punjab government is stepping up to provide unprecedented healthcare support for flood victims, with a special focus on women and children. A comprehensive program has been launched across affected districts to […]
Heavy Rains Trigger Flooding Across Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been hit by heavy rains, causing widespread flooding in several districts. According to the deputy commissioner, the storm drain on Qamar Sialvi Road overflowed, flooding nearby homes and shops. Katchery Road and WAPDA Colony also came under water as rain and […]
The operation, led by Secretary of Wildlife Mudassar Riaz, was carried out by the Wildlife Rangers and the Wildlife Rescue Force. Despite torrential rains and rising water levels, the rescue teams demonstrated exceptional courage and dedication, preventing any harm to both the animals and the rescuers. The operation involved four boats and the assistance of […]
Punjab Government to Distribute 112,000 High-Performance Laptops to Students Lahore – The Punjab government has announced the launch of the Punjab Laptop Scheme 2025, aiming to provide laptops to students enrolled in public sector universities, colleges, and medical institutions across the province. Under the initiative, led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, a total of 112,000 […]
Karachi Weather Warms Up, Punjab Faces More Flood Threats Karachi residents are seeing some relief as sea breezes return to the city, offering a slight respite from the heat. However, high humidity levels mean daytime temperatures could still feel quite uncomfortable. According to the Met Office, the mercury in Karachi may climb to a maximum […]
Punjab Revises School Timings Amid Flood Crisis LAHORE – The Punjab School Education Department has issued a new schedule for all public schools across the province, effective immediately and valid until October 15, 2025. According to the notification, single-shift schools will run from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM, Monday to Thursday, while on Fridays, they […]
Heavy Rains Lash Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Azad Kashmir; Flooding, Damage Reported LAHORE / PESHAWAR / MIRPUR: Several districts across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Azad Kashmir were hit by heavy rainfall on Friday, causing flooding in streets, markets, and low-lying areas. In Punjab, cities including Lahore, Sialkot, Narowal, Wazirabad, Jhelum, Gujrat, Khushab, and Bahawalnagar recorded […]
Punjab, Sindh Brace as Floods Continue to Wreak Havoc Across Pakistan ISLAMABAD / SINDH / PUNJAB: Chief Secretary Sindh, Asif Haider Shah, visited the provincial flood control room today to assess the ongoing flood situation. During the visit, officials briefed him on relief measures, confirming that tents, blankets, rescue boats, and other essential supplies are […]
She said that floodwaters from three rivers have affected 2,038 villages, while 1,516,603 people have been impacted across Punjab. Due to precautionary measures taken by the provincial government, Punjab was spared from larger human losses, Marriyum Aurangzeb added. Marriyum Aurangzeb said Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz is personally supervising the grand rescue operation, with all […]
NDMA Warns of Rising Ravi River Levels, Flood Risks in Punjab The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning as heavy rainfall is expected in the upper catchment areas of the Ravi River from August 30 to September 3, alongside anticipated water releases from Thein Dam. Officials say these factors could significantly increase […]
