PESHAWAR: At least nine people have lost their lives and seven others sustained injuries after strong winds, lightning and heavy rain swept across multiple districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). The PDMA said the severe weather conditions affected several areas, including Dera Ismail Khan, Upper Dir, Kohat and Orakzai, […]
Flood Damage
Flood damage survey continues across Punjab
On Punjab chief minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s direction, flood survey in flood-affected areas is underway, as flood victims expressed their profound gratitude to Chief Minister Punjab for initiating the survey in a timely manner, and prayed for her well-being. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif assured that the government would not only reach out to every […]
Punjab flood crisis threatens surplus, Pakistan seeks IMF support
Pakistan has started its second half-yearly economic review talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Officials briefed the IMF on key indicators like growth, inflation, remittances, exports, and flood damages. The Finance Ministry reported a growth rate of 3.7% to 4%, slightly below the 4.2% target. Inflation for the year is forecast at 7%, while […]
Maryam declares waterways ‘red zones’ to stop flood damage
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has declared all rivers and waterways as Red Zones to prevent future flood damage. She ordered the removal of all illegal structures and settlements along rivers, streams, and canals. The decision aims to protect vulnerable areas from encroachments that worsen flood impacts. She stressed that disaster planning must begin […]