PESHAWAR: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Sunday confirmed that the death toll from the recent devastating floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has climbed to 379, with dozens still missing. Officials warned that the number is likely to rise further. The update came as the Met Office issued fresh alerts of heavy rainfall over the […]
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ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday praised Pakistan’s intelligence agencies for their “pivotal role” in securing victory against India during the recent conflict, calling them the “silent warriors” of national defence. Speaking at an event in Lahore, he said the country’s spy agencies had acted proactively to expose “every Indian plan,” ensuring that Pakistan
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SHANGLA: The Pakistan Army’s Engineer Corps has restored a major road in Shangla, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, that had been blocked by landslides. Army engineers, equipped with heavy machinery, remain deployed in Alpuri, while clearance work continues on the Aloch–Chakesar road, which is obstructed at multiple points. In Buner, road clearance and recovery operations are underway in
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ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday thanked the United Kingdom for its solidarity and readiness to assist Pakistan in relief and recovery efforts following the recent floods. Dar expressed these views in a telephone conversation with UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs David Lammy, who
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PESHAWAR: Authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have mobilised 176 rescue units and set up 60 emergency points along riverbanks as monsoon-triggered floods continue to devastate the province. According to DG Rescue Tayyab Abdullah, more than 1,800 personnel and 264 divers are actively engaged in flood response operations. The disaster has so far claimed 330 lives
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LAHORE: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Sunday forecasted three more intense monsoon spells, warning that rainfall could be 50% heavier than usual, heightening the threat of urban flooding in cities including Lahore and Rawalpindi. Speaking at a press briefing, NDMA Chairman Lieutenant General Inam Haider confirmed that torrential rains have so far claimed
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LONDON: Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai, who belongs to one of the flood-ravaged regions, has expressed deep sorrow over the devastation caused by flash floods and heavy rains in northern Pakistan that have claimed nearly 400 lives. “My heart breaks for every community affected by the devastating floods in Pakistan, from Gilgit-Baltistan to Azad
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BUNER: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur announced Rs2 million compensation for the families of those who lost their lives in Buner after the recent cloudburst and flash floods. During his visit to the affected areas, the CM reviewed the destruction and said restoring access roads was a top priority. He noted that
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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday announced a 17-member national squad for the upcoming UAE T20 Tri-Series and the Asia Cup 2025. The tri-series, featuring Pakistan, Afghanistan, and hosts UAE, will take place in Sharjah from August 29 to September 7, followed by the Asia Cup scheduled in Abu Dhabi and Dubai from
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) have been directed to remain vigilant as a fresh spell of monsoon rains is set to begin today and continue until August 21, bringing heavy downpours, thunderstorms, and windstorms across the country. The new wave of rains comes alongside warnings of severe flooding in Punjab’s rivers due to rising water
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