Pakistan

LAHORE: The Sutlej River was in medium to high flood on Thursday night, with water pouring over the spillways at different sites at a higher rate than normal, whereas rescuers evacuated over 6,500 people from flood-hit areas of Punjab over the past 24 hours, officials said. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) reported that floodwaters entered Vehari district and inundated …

By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada The renowned Pakistani singer, Kaifi Khalil, who has captivated the world with his enchanting melodies, unique style, and soulful voice, has touched the hearts of his fans by performing live concerts in various states across the United States. These opportunities in the entertainment industry were made possible through CNYDesi Entertainment and National Promoter Rehan Siddiqui. …

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court on Wednesday directed the Election Commission of Pakistan to respond within a fortnight to a petition against the delimitation of the countrywide constituencies by the ECP as well as its “steps to delay” general elections. A bench consisting of Justice Syed Arshad Ali and Justice Dr Khursheed Iqbal fixed Sept 11 for next hearing into …

KARACHI: Local and foreign experts held a meeting with Mayor Murtaza Wahab on Wednesday in which no time frame was decided to relocate African elephant Madhubala from Karachi Zoo to Safari Park to rescue her from the risk of early death due to solitary confinement and reunite her with her sisters currently housed in Safari Park. The meeting was attended …

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice-designate Justice Qazi Faez Isa on Wednesday observed that truth should always be spoken at all cost even by judges, journalists and all human beings since truth always prevails . No information or news should be disseminated without checking first its veracity, Justice Isa observed while speaking at an oath taking ceremony of the executive body of the …

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Thursday said a high-level flood with approximately 136,000 cusecs of water was passing through Sulemanki Headworks on the River Sutlej in Punjab’s Okara district. The normal flood level at Sulemanki Head in eastern Punjab is 50,000 cusecs. On August 15, The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) had issued a warning of medium to high flood …

KARACHI: The plight of thousands of people whose houses had been demolished in a massive anti-encroachment drive aimed at widening three major storm water drains in the metropolis was recognised by Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Wednesday when he directed the Sindh government to expedite efforts for their early rehabilitation and resettlement, it emerged on Wednesday. In a …

LAHORE: Water level in Sutlej river may rise further over the next 24 hours after rains in the upper catchment areas, the Provincial Disaster Manage­­ment Authority in Punjab and the Pakistan Meteorological Depart­ment warned on Wednesday. Meanwhile, official data showed rescue teams have evacuated 81,136 people and transported 148,284 to safe locations from July 9 to Aug 23 in the …

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday adjourned hearing on the appeal filed by former premier Imran Khan — currently incarcerated in Attock Jail — against his conviction and sentence in the Toshakhana case till Friday. On August 5, a trial court in Islamabad had found the PTI chief guilty of “corrupt practices” in a case pertaining to concealing details of state …