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Climate emergency declared in Pakistan amid disastrous floods

Floods 2025: Over 800 dead, 1.2 million people affected across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan is dealing with a disastrous flood emergency in 2025 triggered by relentless monsoon rainfall, flash floods, and glacial lake outburst flooding, which killed more than 800 people and impacted over 1.2 million people in several provinces. The floods have destroyed communities, infrastructure, and exacerbated economic difficulties, with potential losses amounting to $50 […]

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Sessions Judge Abdul Hakeem Kakar martyred in Mastung Highway firing

Three militants shot dead during IBO in DI Khan

DERA ISMAIL KHAN (Kashmir English): Security forces eliminated at least three militants, including a chief commander, in an Intelligence-Based Operation (IBO) in the Loni area of Tehsil Kalachi of Dera Ismail Khan. The operation was carried out after security sources received intelligence reports of militants being present there. A strong exchange of fire led to

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Assistant Commissioner Pattoki

Assistant Commissioner Pattoki suffers fatal heart attack during flood duty

LAHORE (Kashmir English): Assistant Commissioner  Pattoki Furqan Ahmed died of a heart attack while visiting flood-affected areas. A statement issued by PDMA Punjab said that Assistant Commissioner Pattoki Furqan Ahmed had visited the flood-affected areas at Head Baloki in the Ravi River when he suffered a heart attack, which proved fatal. A spokesperson for PDMA

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Water level rises in Sutlej river after India released water

Punjab flood situation intensifies as Sutlej, Ravi overflow

VEHARI (Kashmir English):  Punjab flood situation worsens as Moderate-level flooding continues at Vehari in the Sutlej River, causing continuous destruction in the affected areas. After the water level in the Sutlej River continued to rise, floodwaters have eroded more houses. According to the district administration, the number of victims has crossed one lakh, and thousands

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Maryam

Punjab CM Maryam says over 600,000 people safely evacuated so far

LAHORE (Kashmir English): Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Saturday said that more than 600,000 people and 450,000 livestock have been safely evacuated from flood-hit areas across the province. During the briefing on the flood situation today, she lauded the timely response of the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), commissioners, and deputy commissioners in safeguarding

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emergency contact numbers

Authorities issues emergency contact numbers for Punjab flood-hit areas

LAHORE (Kashmir English):  In view of the recent flood situation in Punjab, the district administration has issued emergency contact numbers for the convenience of the public. Citizens can contact these numbers immediately in case of any emergency during the flood. According to the details, the following numbers have been allocated in different districts: Sahiwal: 03040920056,

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Gandha Singh Wala

High flooding at Gandha Singh Wala, evacuation underway in nearby villages

LAHORE (Kashmir English): The Sutlej River is experiencing extremely high levels of flooding at Gandha Singh wala, due to which announcements have been made to evacuate villages adjacent to Talwar Post. The rivers overflowing in different areas in Punjab have increased the problems of the people of low-lying areas. According to the Flood Forecasting Division,

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Pakistan and Armenia

Pakistan and Armenia consider opening diplomatic ties

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar and Foreign Minister of the Republic of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan had a pleasant and constructive telephone conversation in which both leaders agreed to consider the establishment of regular diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Armenia. In his post on X on Friday, Deputy

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SCO Summit: PM Shehbaz Sharif embarks on six-day China visit today

  ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): At the invitation of President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will be visiting China from August 30–September 4, 2025 to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Council of Heads of State Summit being held in Tianjin. PM would also meet with President Xi Jinping

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