Punjab floods have reached alarming levels, marking the worst deluge in almost four decades. The crisis intensified after India released water into rivers, combined with heavy monsoon rains across the province. According to Punjab PDMA Director General Irfan Ali Kathia, the disaster has already claimed at least 20 lives, mostly due to drowning. Updated Losses from Punjab Floods Nearly 1,839 houses have been damaged. More than 1.46 million people have been affected. Authorities have established 474 flood relief camps. A total of 351 medical camps and 300 veterinary camps are functional. Over 467,000 people have been evacuated to safe areas.…
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Pakistan’s economy has stepped into the fiscal year 2025-26 with strong momentum and growing optimism. The finance ministry, in its Monthly Update and Outlook for August 2025, underlined that the gains achieved during FY2025 are setting the stage for a brighter future. The report pointed out that continued reforms, improved investment policies, and private sector support have strengthened Pakistan’s economy. Easing inflation and a supportive monetary policy are also helping business confidence grow. Together, these factors are creating a positive outlook for the coming months. Global trends have further boosted the momentum. Rising demand from international trading partners and a…
PTI lawmakers aligned with the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) have once again withdrawn from their parliamentary responsibilities. Nineteen members submitted resignations from various standing committees of the National Assembly, a move widely seen as being made under the instructions of party founder Imran Khan. Critics say this decision proves PTI is not serious about playing a positive role in the assemblies. Speaker’s Office confirms resignationsOfficials at the Speaker’s Office confirmed receiving the resignations. More SIC members are also expected to quit by September 1. This shows a clear strategy of walking away from institutional roles instead of constructive engagement. Who…
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Thursday visited Shahdara to review the flood situation along the Ravi River. She boarded a boat to personally inspect the rising waters and the pressure building on the riverbanks. Speaking to reporters after her visit, Maryam Nawaz said Punjab has faced continuous and heavy rainfall in recent weeks. She noted that water levels in all three major rivers have reached dangerous levels. “I have never seen so much water in the Ravi River before,” she remarked. “Our rivers were under immense pressure. If the Punjab government had not acted in time, the devastation…
LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday visited several districts hit by the Punjab floods. Both leaders were briefed on the devastation caused by overflowing waters from the Ravi, Chenab, and Sutlej rivers. Before their departure, Chairman NDMA Lieutenant General Inam Haider presented a detailed update to the Prime Minister about the overall flood crisis in the country. The briefing covered the scale of destruction and the ongoing relief operations. During an aerial survey, PM Shehbaz reviewed rescue efforts in Narowal and Gujranwala division, the worst-hit areas. He directed authorities to take “all…
BANNU: A terrorist attack in Bannu district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa claimed the life of Constable Rafidullah, the brother of a Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) officer, in a brutal overnight assault. He was martyred when heavily armed militants stormed his family residence, opened fire, and later set the house ablaze. According to police, nearly 20 to 25 terrorists surrounded the home of CTD official Javed and his brother, Constable Rafidullah, in the limits of Hovid Police Station. The attackers fired indiscriminately, trying to overpower the family. Despite being outnumbered, Constable Rafidullah showed remarkable bravery. He resisted with full courage and retaliated against the…
The Afghan Taliban have once again shown their true face — not as rulers, but as exporters of terror. Their regime has turned Afghanistan into a breeding ground for militancy, destabilizing every neighbour, from Pakistan to Iran, and now Tajikistan. Fresh violence erupted in Badakhshan province where Afghan Taliban fighters clashed with Tajik border forces. According to sources, the gun battle broke out in the Dawong area of Shahr-e-Buzurg district on Sunday. Taliban and Tajik troops exchanged both light and heavy fire. One Taliban militant was killed, while four others were wounded. The confrontation did not end on the battlefield.…
Security forces eliminated 47 militants in a major operation against cross-border terrorism near the Afghan border in Balochistan’s Zhob district. Officials confirmed the action on Tuesday. According to security sources, the militants were linked to Indian-backed Fitna al-Khwaraj, a term used for the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The group attempted to infiltrate from the Afghan side through Sambaza in Zhob district. Their movement was detected before they could enter Pakistan. The military launched a targeted operation from August 7 to 9. During this action, all 47 terrorists were killed. Security sources revealed that most of those neutralised were Afghan nationals.…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have once again pledged to strengthen Pakistan Iran security cooperation and eliminate terrorism along their shared border. The renewed commitment came during a telephone call between Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Iran’s Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi. The Iranian embassy confirmed the exchange in an official statement. According to Iran’s state news agency, IRNA, General Mousavi said Tehran was ready to work closely with Islamabad to wipe out terrorism and ensure stability along the frontier. He also extended solidarity with the people of Pakistan affected…
Heavy rains and India’s sudden release of water have triggered Punjab floods, forcing the government to call in the army. Troops have been deployed in six districts: Lahore, Kasur, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Narowal, and Okara. The Punjab government confirmed the deployment after urgent requests from district administrations. Local rescue services, police, and civil defence are already engaged. But rising river levels have turned the situation into a high-risk emergency. Army Aviation support has also been placed on alert. Extra resources will be used if conditions worsen. Officials said monitoring is being carried out round the clock. Food supplies, medical stocks, and…
