2022-09-02 23:50:50
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Petr Fiala for sending a message in support of the people affected by rain-induced floods in Pakistan.
Taking to Twitter, PM Shehbaz wrote: "Grateful for Czech Republic PM Petr Fiala's message of support for the flood-stricken people of Pakistan."
The premier said that Pakistan appreciates the solidarity in this difficult time and looks forward to receiving support from the European Union.
2022-09-02 23:34:23
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked his Emirati counterpart Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for announcing AED50 million for the flood victims in Pakistan.
Taking to Twitter, the premier wrote: "Highly grateful to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for the announcement of AED50 million for flood affectees in Pakistan. The UAE continues to lead the humanitarian effort, a sign of the brotherly bond between our two nations."
2022-09-02 21:37:18
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Friday announced Rs100 million for the rehabilitation of Bobar village in Gilgit’s Ghizar district, which has been badly affected by flash floods.
The prime minister, during his visit to the village, was told in a briefing that the floods had killed 17 people and damaged 249 houses in the village. Moreover, 794 animals and several orchards were also washed away during the calamity.
The prime minister ordered the authorities concerned to pay compensation of Rs1 million each for the families who had lost their dear ones in the catastrophe. Moreover, he also ordered the construction of a five-kilometre metal road to facilitate the villagers. PM Shehbaz instructed relevant authorities to give compensation to those 17 families whose loved ones departed within the next 24 hours.
2022-09-02 19:09:05
Chief of Army Staff (COAS)General Qamar Javed Bajwa acknowledgedthe UK’s support during these tough times in Pakistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
During a meeting held withBritish High Commissioner to Pakistan Christian Turner, matters of mutual interest and regional security situations including bilateral cooperation in various fields were discussed.
The military's media wing, in a brief statement, said that the visiting dignitary expressed his grief over the devastation caused by unprecedented floods in Pakistan and offered sincere condolence to the families of the victims.
According to ISPR, he also offered UK’s support to the people of Pakistan in this hour of need.
"The dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s efforts for regional stability and also pledged to play his role enhancing cooperation with Pakistan at all levels," the statement read.
COAS thanked the UK’s support and reiterated that assistance from our global partners shall be vital in the relief and rehabilitation of the flood affected.
2022-09-02 18:39:09
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan has requested the people to donate to UK based charity organisation Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) to help provide relief to the flood victims in Pakistan.
He expressed solidarity with the affectees and their families.
2022-09-02 11:50:50
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met a Turkish delegation visiting Pakistan to express solidarity with the flood victims. He thanked the delegation for the country's timely response and provision of humanitarian aid for the affectees.
"Pakistan values Turkiye's timely assistance for the flood affectees. This effort is a reflection of the close ties between the two countries," the premier said. He also lauded Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for showing concern and calling him on the day the floods hit Pakistan.
2022-09-02 11:34:18
Sindh minister for Education and Culture Syed Sardar Ali Shah has expressed concern that over 2 million children could drop out of schools as floods caused massive infrastructural destruction in the affected areas, The News reported
In a meeting with the deputy commissioner, senior superintendent of police and representatives of United Nations International Children's Fund and various welfare organisations, Sardar said that an education emergency has been imposed in the province to deal with the losses.
He said that besides the ongoing relief activities, there was a need to save education and make sure that the expected dropouts did not happen.
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2022-09-02 08:48:10
France will provide emergency relief to the flood-affected people of Pakistan, Radio Pakistan reported.
A special charter plane will transport 83 very high-capacity water pumps, 200 family tents, and hygiene and protective equipment to Pakistan.
During a telephone call with Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna expressed solidarity with Pakistan.
The aircraft will also carry experts from civil security units, particularly doctors and nurses who will be deployed in affected areas.
France will also be shipping a 50-meter-long Bailey-type bridge to Pakistan that will be able to be swiftly deployed in the affected areas.
2022-09-02 09:45:46
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb has said the federal government, NDMA, armed forces and civil administration are carrying out rescue and relief operations in flood-affected areas.
Addressing a news conference on Thursday, she said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced Rs15 billion for Sindh, Rs10 billion for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Rs10 billion rupees for Balochistan.
She said people who have died will receive one million rupees. Aurangzeb said it is an evolving situation and NDMA and PDMAs are holding surveys to estimate damages.
The minister said 1200 people including four hundred children have died four thousand people have been injured crops and cattle have been destroyed.
She said six hundred thousand families have received Rs25,000 each in flood-hit areas.
She said a National Flood Response and Coordination Center has been constituted for provincial coordination.
2022-09-02 10:44:23
The silted Guddu-Kotri stretch in the Indus River, the failure to arrange Rs332.246 billion funding required to implement the National Flood Protection Plan (NFPP)-IV, and squeezed role of the Federal Flood Commission (FFC,) apart from unprecedented rains in Sindh and Balochistan, and hill torrents in DG Khan and Rajanpur, played a catastrophic role in increasing the devastation caused by floods manifold.
A background discussion with top officials of the Ministry of Water Resources, FFC, and Indus River System Authority (IRSA) brought to the fore the factors leading to the disastrous deluge, far worse than that of 2010.
According to these officials, the Guddu-Kotri reach has been heavily silted, dangerously reducing the depth of the river bed, which caused the Indus to spill from its banks.
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2022-09-01 23:07:12
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa interacted with the flood victims in D I Khan.
During the visit, General Bajwa consoled the flood-affected people over their losses and lauded the resilience of local residents in the face of unprecedented natural calamity.
The COAS also directed Frontier Corps Khyber Pakhtunkhwa troops to ensure timely assistance and help to the people of KP in this hour of need.
2022-09-01 23:06:27
China has decided to provide an additional batch of emergency humanitarian supplies to flood-stricken Pakistan as over 1,100 people lost their lives amid devastating rain-induced flash floods.
China will provide 25,000 tents and other supplies. The Red Cross Society of China will provide $300,000 in emergency cash assistance to the Pakistan Red Crescent Society. The All-Pakistan Chinese Enterprises’ Association has donated $15 million to the Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund.
He Xuping, Chairman of MCC Resource Development Company, handed over the cheque of $250,000 to Faisal Naseem, Director, Provincial Disaster Management Authority, Baluchistan at a ceremony held at the Chinese Consulate in Karachi on Thursday. The Chinese Consul General Li Bijian was also present on this occasion.
Chinese Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed sympathy to his Pakistani counterpart Bilawal Bhutto Zardari upon learning the news of the floods, while President Xi Jinping also sympathised with President Arif Alvi over the severe floods.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also received a message from his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang.
2022-09-01 22:19:51
The United Kingdom announced an additional £15 million to provide urgent life-saving support for flood-affected Pakistan.
Taking to Twitter, British High Commissioner to Pakistan Christian Turner said the newly announced amount would lead to a total of £16.5 million, which is equivalent to over 10% of the United Nations and the Government of Pakistan's flash appeal.
2022-09-01 22:14:42
In the wake of devasting floods and torrential rains that wreaked unprecedented havoc across the country Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and telecom operators' efforts to restore connectivity have resulted in a reduction of non-functional sites count from 3,386 (6.55% of the total sites across the country) to 1,076 (2.08%).
In a statement issued in this regard, PTA said efforts are ongoing for complete restoration of all telecom services.
"Floods and rains have majorly affected and damaged telecom infrastructure in Balochistan, Southern Punjab, Upper Sindh and areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa," the statement read.
The authority mentioned that the challenges included prolonged power breakdowns, continuous heavy rains causing the rain/flood water to enter into exchange buildings and cuts in Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) due to land sliding.
2022-09-01 20:30:52
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Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited the flood affectees in Rojhan, assuring them that the Pakistan Army will help them vercome their problems in these difficult times, a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations said (ISPR).
According to the military's media wing, the army chief directed ground troops to take this responsibility as a noble cause and spare no effort to lessen the burden of flood-affected people.
2022-09-01 16:01:04
Amid multiple crises already looming in the wake of devastating floods in the country, United Nations International Children's Education Funds (UNICEF) has warned that more than three million children are facing health risks.
"Torrential monsoon rains have triggered the most severe flooding in Pakistan’s recent history, washing away villages and leaving more than three million children in need of humanitarian assistance and at increased risk of waterborne diseases, drowning and malnutrition," a report issued by the global body for children's rights said.
It said that at least 33 million people, of which approximately 16 million are children, have been affected by this year’s heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan, bringing devastating rains, floods and landslides.
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2022-09-01 14:42:44
In May, temperatures topped 50 Celsius, drying up canal beds and causing some residents to collapse from heatstroke. Today, parts of the city are underwater, though flooding has receded from its peak.
Now, after heavy monsoon rains submerged large parts of the country, her classrooms are flooded and many of the 200 students are homeless, struggling to get enough food and care for injured relatives.
Such extreme weather events in a short space of time have caused havoc across the country, killing hundreds of people, cutting off communities, wrecking homes and infrastructure and raising concerns over health and food security.
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2022-09-01 14:25:12
Residents in southern Pakistan used sandbags to shield their homes from surging floodwaters that inundated a major highway on Wednesday, as global aid began arriving with food, medicine and tents to help alleviate a major national disaster.
Abnormal heavy monsoon rains and melting glaciers triggered floods that have submerged a third of the country and killed at least 1,191 people, including 399 children. The United Nations has appealed for $160 million to help with what it calls an "unprecedented climate catastrophe".
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2022-09-01 11:08:12
The current flood situation will highly likely increase the spread of disease, especially if and when response capacities are hindered, says the World Health Organisation (WHO), as Pakistan continues its relentless battle against deadly floods.
In its latest situation report on flooding in Pakistan, the WHO pointed out that the heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan which started in mid-July 2022 are continuing in many parts of the country and have affected 116 districts (75%) out of 154 districts of the country. The most affected province is Sindh, followed by Balochistan.
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2022-08-31 22:55:04
Two more flights with relief goods for flood-hit Pakistan arrived from China to Karachi.
PLAAF (Chinese Airforce) Y20 transport planes landed at Karachi's Jinnah International Airport.
The aircrafts were received and welcomed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) representative and other officials.
2022-08-31 18:38:59
The sixth Turkish flight flew in with relief goods for flood affectees and landed at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi at 2:00am.
The aircraft was received by director general of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) representative, the Turkish ambassador, the Turkish counsellor general and other officials.
2022-08-31 18:33:15
The military's media wing announced on Wednesday that the "central ceremony" held at the General Headquarters forDefence and Martyrs Day on September has beenpostponed.
"In solidarity with the flood affected people of Pakistan, central ceremony at GHQ to commemorate Defence & Martyrs Day on September 6 has been postponed," tweeted DG ISPR Maj Gen Babar Iftikhar.
The military media wing said that the Pakistan Armed Forces will continue serving the people struck by unprecedented floods.
2022-08-31 17:18:48
Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman has said all available resources are being utilised to meet the needs of flood-affected people, Radio Pakistan reported.
Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, she said the rescue operation is in full swing across the country saying the government is cognisant of the difficulties faced by the flood victims.
Rehman said the unprecedented floods — which have surpassed the magnitude of the 2010 super floods — have affected 33 million people. She also alluded to the threat of waterborne diseases in flood-affected areas.
2022-08-31 17:05:57
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ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Miftah Ismail said Wednesday the federal government will consider importing goods from India as the cash-strapped nation looks for options to cushion the impact of the devastating floods.
The idea to import edible goods from India was first floated by the finance minister Monday, when the country's death toll crossed 1,100, hundreds of thousands of people were displaced, and thousands of acres of crops were destroyed.
In a statement issued on Twitter today, the finance minister said that more than one international agency has approached the government to allow them to bring food items from India through the land border.
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2022-08-31 13:43:40
KARACHI: Arts Council of Pakistan (ACP), Karachi has decided to take over the management of the Razaqabad Relief Camp established for the flood victims where more than 1,400 people are currently staying.
In a statement, the ACP said it would ensure that all the people in the camp are being provided food, essential housing, and all medical facilities.
An amount of Rs10 million has been sanctioned immediately for this purpose, and more funds would be allocated if required, the statement said.
2022-08-31 13:11:25
1. Helicopter sorties have been conducted in flood-affected areas of the country for rescue and relief operations;
2. More than 550 stranded individuals evacuated through army helicopters from various flood-affected areas;
3. Army helicopter delivered 29 tonnes of ration and relief items during the last 24 hours;
4. 6,140 ration packets and 325 tents were distributed among flood affectees across the country during the last 24 hours;
5. 5,213 patients have been treated so far in various medical camps;
6. 224 relief items collection points are functional in formations area of responsibility for collection and onwards distribution of relief stores.
2022-08-31 12:38:50
The federal government thanked the United States for donating $30 million to flood-hit Pakistan as the country scrambles to deal with the ongoing crisis.
In their separate messages, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari appreciated the United States.
2022-08-31 12:35:17
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the flood-affected areas of Swat to inquire after thevictims and inspect the relief activities.
2022-08-31 11:17:57
PTI Chairman Imran Khan has requested overseas Pakistanis to continue donating for flood affectees. He attached a link for the portal raising funds.
2022-08-31 10:52:34
The Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet has approved Rs103.125 billion as a technical supplementary grant (TSG) under the Benazir Income Support Program for flood-affected families.
Under the programme, financial assistance of Rs25,000 will be disbursed among households in the flood-affected areas.
Keeping in view that the BISP has to release its regular quarter tranche in the first week of September 2022 to meet the IMF deadline and considering the budgetary requirements of the cash grant of flood-affected areas, it was proposed that Rs103.125 billion may be released as TSG enabling the BISP to carry out its disbursement operation.
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2022-08-31 08:45:03
Up to 200,000 people are stranded in remote valleys after the unrelenting floods of the past week — with helicopters the only way of reaching them.
Unprecedented rain in the Swat Valley turned rivers into raging torrents that washed away roads and bridges, cutting off tourists and residents from nearby towns, even as the water receded. Army and government helicopter missions have rescued hundreds of panicked tourists and locals — some urgently needing medical help.
Thousands of food aid packages have already been delivered — some dropped from the back of a helicopter when crowds of people reaching for the aircraft made it impossible to land.
2022-08-31 00:01:32
Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has blamed the entire world, especially the "high-emitting nations", for the extreme flooding caused by abnormal monsoon rains in Pakistan.
Taking to Twitter, the premier wrote: "Let's be clear: the Pakistani people did not do this to Pakistan — we all did, and the high-emitting nations are most responsible."
"Unless we end our species' addiction to fossil fuels, every country in the world will remain in the crosshairs of climate breakdown," wrote PM Bainimarama.
2022-08-30 23:56:43
PPP has announced that Pakistan has so far received a total of Rs131 billion in funds for the millions of people ravaged by extreme rain-induced flooding.
2022-08-30 23:17:08
2022-08-30 23:16:18
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday briefed United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed on the latestfloods situation in Pakistan.
PM Shehbaz briefed the UAE president on the latest floods situation in Pakistan, which has affected around 33 million people, killed close to 1,162 and injured 3,354 people.
The premier once again expressed his deep gratitude for the timely humanitarian assistance and support provided by the United Arab Emirates and lauded the work being carried out by the Emirates Red Crescent and Khalifa bin Zayed Foundation in flood-hit areas.
UAE president expressed firm solidarity with the people of Pakistan in tackling the natural calamity and offered all possible assistance to the affectees in this difficult time.
Pakistan and the UAE enjoy close fraternal ties, rooted deep in shared faith, mutual trust and understanding, and close cooperation. The relationship is marked by growing collaboration in all fields of common interest.
2022-08-30 22:50:12
ISLAMABAD: Devastating floods affecting more than 33 million people were "the worst in the history of Pakistan", Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Tuesday.
"The damage to our infrastructure is vast and is spread all over Pakistan," he told reporters at a briefing detailing the government's relief and rehabilitation efforts.
More than 1,100 people have died since June in flooding caused by record monsoon rains that have left more than a third of the country under water, according to officials.
Sharif said it would cost at least $10 billion to repair damaged infrastructure and provide aid to those affected, and appealed for international assistance.
"I want to give my solemn pledge and solemn commitment... every penny will be spent in a very transparent fashion. Every penny will reach the needy," he said.
2022-08-30 21:21:59
The United Arab Emirates has established an air bridge of humanitarian assistance to transport relief aid and shelter materials for those affected by torrential rains and floods in Pakistan.
UAE Ambassador Hamad Obaid Al Zaabi said the bridge was established at the directives of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
2022-08-30 20:30:29
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ISLAMABAD: The United States, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), Tuesday announced an additional $30 million in life-saving humanitarian assistance to support people and communities affected by severe flooding in Pakistan.
According to a statement released by the US Embassy and Consulates: "Pakistan government has declared the floods a national emergency, with 66 districts declared to be 'calamity hit'.”
"In response to the Pakistani government’s request for assistance, the United States will prioritise urgently needed food support, safe water, sanitation and hygiene improvements, financial help, and shelter assistance.
"This support will save lives and reduce suffering among the most vulnerable affected communities. The United States will continue to monitor the crisis in close coordination with local partners and Pakistani authorities," the statement read.
It should be noted that a USAID disaster management specialist arrived in Pakistan on August 29 to assess the impact of the floods and intensify coordination with partners on response efforts.
2022-08-30 17:33:46
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited flood-hit areas of Swat, theInter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
According to a brief statement, released on Twitter, the military's media wing said that the COAS met women, children, elders and other people who were rescued today by army aviation helicopters from Kumrat/Kalam to Kanju.
"COAS Gen Bajwa spent time with evacuated people who thanked [Pakistan] Army for reaching out once they needed it the most and bringing comfort not only to them but their families back home who eagerly awaited their safe return," the ISPR said.
2022-08-30 15:13:31
DADU: Strong flash floods overturned a bus carrying more than 40 passengers near the Indus Highway, Mehar Bypass, rescue officials said Tuesday, as the catastrophe continues to wreak havoc across the country.
The officials said that three out of the 40 people were swept away in the floods, while the remaining were fortunately saved by onsite rescue teams.
The passenger bus was heading towards Larkana, they added.
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2022-08-30 14:39:17
ISLAMABAD: The United Nations issued a flash appeal on Tuesday for $160 million to help Pakistan cope with catastrophic floods that have killed more than 1,100 people, destroyed infrastructure and crops, and affected 33 million people.
"Pakistan is awash in suffering," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a video message for the launch of the appeal in Islamabad and Geneva.
"The Pakistani people are facing a monsoon on steroids - the relentless impact of epochal levels of rain and flooding."
He said the scale of needs, with millions of people forced from their homes, schools and health facilities destroyed and livelihoods shattered by the climate catastrophe, required the world’s collective and prioritised attention.
Guterres said the $160 million he hoped to raise with the appeal would provide 5.2 million people with food, water, sanitation, emergency education and health support.
Guterres appealed for a speedy response to Pakistan's request to the international community for help.
"Let us all step up in solidarity and support the people of Pakistan in their hour of need," he said.
"Let's stop sleepwalking towards the destruction of our planet by climate change."
2022-08-30 14:20:22
Around 50,000 Sindh residents who were displaced due to heavy rains and floods have arrived in Karachi and are being housed at various relief camps, according to Labour and Human Resources Minister Saeed Ghani.
Tens of thousands more flood affectees may arrive in the provincial capital in the coming days, Ghani said at a meeting he presided over as president of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Karachi chapter.
The minister stated that no exercise has yet been conducted to determine the exact number of people affected by the province's rains and floods. He estimated that the number of flood victims could number in the millions. He emphasised that the people who left their homes to travel to Karachi did so voluntarily.
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2022-08-30 14:32:12
The "2022 Pakistan Floods Response Plan" was launched by the Government of Pakistan and the United Nations (UN) simultaneously in Islamabad and Geneva today.
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari delivered the keynote address at the launch event being hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, followed by a video message from United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, also delivered remarks in his capacity as the Chairperson of the "Relief Coordination Committee" constituted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Also speaking at the event will be the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Islamabad, and the Assistant Secretary General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
The launch event was attended by all UN Member States as well as various UN agencies and humanitarian organizations working in the area of disaster relief.
2022-08-30 14:05:47
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has reached Swat, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.
The COAS will meet stranded local residents and tourists who were struck in Kumrat and Kalam due to rains and flash floods, the statement added.
"Women, children, foreigners, and other people are being evacuated through Pakistan army aviation helicopters to Kanju Cantt Swat," the ISPR said.
These people, after the provision of necessary administrative and medical care, are being assisted to leave for their native areas, the military's media wing added.
2022-08-30 14:01:40
The Pakistan Airforce has established a “Pakistan Air Force Flood Relief Fund” for providing relief and rehabilitation to the affectees of recent flash floods in the country.
Donations for the flood affectees can be deposited in
Allied Bank's account number PK85ABPA0010099183680023;
Askari Bank's account number PK96ASCM0003851650000097; and
Habib Bank's account number PK09HABB0022997001211801.
2022-08-30 13:40:56
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Makeshift camps have sprung up all over Pakistan — in schools, along motorways and at military bases — to give shelter to millions of displaced flood victims.
2022-08-30 12:43:20
PTI Chairman Imran Khan thanked Pakistanis for their generosity as his party raised Rs5 billion in funds to provide relief to flood affectees through a telethon on Monday night.
Khan held a three-hour long international telethon in which several celebrities and politicians participated.
2022-08-30 12:02:49
Flood-related losses and devastation to infrastructure between Kalam, Bahrain and adjoining hilly areas of Swat is beyond imagination as a government official said it was too early to predict the amount of damage.
"The losses are likely to be in billions of rupees and beyond capacity of the provincial government to handle," an official said.
Pleading anonymity, he said the KP government must sink personal political differences with the federal government and should seek assistance in the rescue and relief operations in the flood-affected areas of the province.
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2022-08-30 11:15:33
Heavy rains and above-average flooding brought the railways to a halt in Balochistan - one of the provinces of Pakistan worst affected by the current wet spell.
The train service from Balochistan to the other areas of the country has been suspended for ten days now. This is ever since the Naseerabad railway track was washed away and the Harak railway bridge was broken. Also, the train operation from Balochistan to Iran has come to a dead end for a month now.
According to railways authorities, it is not possible for the train service in the province to be restored in the next 15 days.
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2022-08-30 10:47:49
The Chinese government has decided to provide 100 million yuan (around $14.5 million) of emergency humanitarian assistance, state-run CGTN reported Tuesday.
The funding includes 25,000 tents and other disaster relief materials urgently needed by flood-hit Pakistan, said Zheng Yuandong, an official with the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA).
2022-08-30 10:35:41
After Queen Elizabeth, her son Prince Charles Monday extended his heartfelt condolences over the devastation caused by floods in Pakistan as the country mourned the deaths of more than 1,000 people.
In a message to the President of Pakistan, Prince Charles said, “My wife and I are deeply saddened by the devastation caused by the recent floods in Pakistan. Our hearts go out to all the victims and their loved ones and to the millions of people who have lost property and their livelihoods.”
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2022-08-30 10:21:54
2022-08-30 09:29:47
Canada announced additional emergency assistance for the people affected by flash floods in Pakistan.
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted that his country will continue to provide food, clean water, and other essential services through trusted partners.
The tweet backed the announcement of financial aid made by Minister for International Development of Canada Harjit Sajjan, who earlier said that he, on behalf of his country, was committing $5 million in initial funding for Pakistan.
He also urged the international community to come forward to support the flood-hit country.
2022-08-29 23:31:32
Karachi Corps Commander Lieutenant General Saeed Ahmed Monday visited flood-affected areas of Larkana, Noshero Feroz, Khairpur, village Shah Jilani and Kambar Shahdad Kot, a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations said.
According to the military's media wing, the commander was given a detailed brief on ongoing rescue and relief operations in flood-stricken areas.
Lt Gen Saeed appreciated the ongoing relief work and directed to render all possible support to the flood affectees.
Rawalpindi Corps Commander Lieutenant Sahir Shamshad Mirza visited far-flung areas of Kohistan and met troops carrying out rescue and relief operations.
He appreciated relief efforts to help the local population.
2022-08-29 23:18:52
Ireland announced an initial commitment of €500,000 of Irish Aid support for Pakistanis on Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and federal government's appeal in the wake of devastating flooding in the country.
The announcement was made by Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney on Monday for the people who are experiencing a humanitarian crisis.
Millions of children, women, and men have been affected since mid-June, and over a thousand lives have been lost.
The assistance will support immediate and urgent humanitarian needs on the ground. The funds will be allocated to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and Concern Worldwide.
2022-08-29 22:43:28
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Monday announced that the government has approved the establishment of the National Flood Response and Coordination Centre to provide an institutional response to the flood calamity.
"The centre will serve as a bridge between disaster management authorities, donors and government institutions," he wrote on Twitter, adding that it will collect and analyse the latest information and pass it on to the relevant govt agencies.
2022-08-29 22:20:52
British High Commissioner to Pakistan Christian Turner Monday wrote down the "emerging immediate and long-term challenges" faced by Pakistan amid the devastating rain-induced floods in the country, calling climate change an "urgent global issue" that needs to be addressed.
Taking to Twitter, Turner said that the first challenge is addressing the basic needs of flood affectees as the death toll has surpassed 1,000.
The commissioner said that the UKinPakistan team has redirected £1.5m of immediate assistance for support and is working with Climate Change Minister Sherry Rehman, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
The second long-term challenge Turner tweeted about is the real impact of climate change. "Pakistan is responsible for only 1% of global emissions but is the 8th most vulnerable climate country," he added.
The commissioner said that Pakistan has suffered $18 billion of economic losses from climate change in the last 10 years.
He said that the United Kingdom has committed £55 million at COP26 to "partner with Pakistan to fight climate change, manage water more sustainably and unlock climate investment."
The commissioner said that these challenges can be fought by Pakistan and UK working together, putting divisions aside.
2022-08-29 20:33:30
All road network of National Highway in Gilgit-Baltistan region has now been opened for all kind of traffic.
2022-08-29 20:25:02
KARACHI: PTCL Group has come forward to aid communities affected by floods across various provinces of Pakistan through a relief package worth Rs1.75 billion.
The package includes donations to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund, and NGOs, provision of free calls in flood-affected areas, housing loans to displaced people and medical facilities.
It will be providing medical services to affectees in its health centres, where a total of 13 doctors and 27 paramedical staff in eight districts will perform their duties.
To further extend the support, Ufone 4G has announced free calls for people in the flood-affected communities so that they can keep them connected with their families and friends, and help them establish contact with the aid agencies and the government.
2022-08-29 19:24:38
2022-08-29 18:50:32
Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolence to Pakistani President Arif Alvi over the ongoing calamity of floods in Pakistan, CGTN reported on Monday.
2022-08-29 18:08:19
Peshawar Corps Commander Lieutenant General Hassan Azhar Hayat visited the flood-affected areas in Swat Valley, a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations said Monday.
According to the military's media wing, the commander interacted with the flood affectees and tourists who were evacuated by Pakistan Army from Kalam and Kumrat.
General Hayat also met the locals and troops busy in rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts.
2022-08-29 16:52:42
To help flood victims of Pakistan, friendly countries have pledged support to Pakistan's relief and rehabilitation efforts, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
The military's media wing, in a brief statement issued Monday, stated that four military aircraft from Turkey have arrived at Karachi carrying relief goods.
While two military aircraft from UAE have arrived at Noorkhan Air Base Rawalpindi, one military aircraft from UAE will arrive at Noor khan this evening and two aircraft from China will reach Pakistan in the next 48 hours, the ISPR stated.
"Bahrain has pledged one aircraft to help assist flood victims. The relief goods being brought through these aircraft include tentage, medicine and food items," the statement read.
2022-08-29 16:51:16
The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL) said that the technical fault in its optic fibre cable due to flash floods in Balochistan — which impacted connectivity services in the Quetta region — has been rectified.
2022-08-29 16:05:10
PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Monday visited the flood-hit areas Tabbi Qaisrani and Basti Nari in Taunsa Sharif to meet the flood victims. She listened to the worries and issues of the female affectees of flood and assured them of every possible help.
2022-08-29 15:21:07
Queen Elizabeth says she is deeply saddened by the widespread flooding that has claimed more than 1,000 lives in Pakistan this summer.
Pakistan has seen exceptionally heavy monsoon rains which have triggered flash floods, affecting 33 million people and damaging nearly one million homes. The death toll is reported to be at least 1,061 people.
In a message to President Arif Alvi, Queen Elizabeth said:
“I am deeply saddened to hear of the tragic loss of life and destruction caused by the floods across Pakistan. My thoughts are with all those who have been affected, as well as those working in difficult circumstances to support the recovery efforts. The United Kingdom stands in solidarity with Pakistan as you recover from these terrible events.”
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2022-08-29 13:45:45
Federal Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman has said that Pakistan's climate catastrophe has “nothing to do with planning.”
The statement came during Rehman’s conversation with DW, when she responded to a question about allegations that the current situation in Pakistan has more to do with poor planning and corruption, instead of man-made climate change.
She contended that urban planning and infrastructure have been in place for years since Pakistan decided to focus on building flood-resilient infrastructure after the super floods of 2010.
“We are in the middle of a storm and I don’t think anyone could have planned for eight weeks of unrelenting monsoon rains with 72 districts taking 700% more water than ever. I don’t think that’s about planning,” she said.
She went on to say that Pakistan surely needs better planning but the water and glacial melts can not be prevented because it is caused by global warming.
Rehman said that there should be a concrete example but for that Pakistan needs a huge amount of funds to build climate-resilient infrastructure.
“Planning for climate resilient infrastructure for an economically stressed country is not possible without external help,” she added.
2022-08-29 11:36:21
Ministry of Energy has said that restoring power in the flood-affected Balochistan and Sindh provinces is its "first priority".
The ministry, in a statement, said that under PM Shehbaz's directions, senior officers of the Power Division and the heads of related institutions, including the Minister of Energy, are present in the provinces.
It reminded the people that when there is an outage of power — which is currently persisting in these areas — mobile signals and pumping stations do not work.
2022-08-29 10:54:14
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will convene an All Parties Conference (APC) over the ongoing flood disasters in the country. However, PTI has not been invited to the conference.
Sources said that the rest of political parties, including the Pakistan Democratic Alliance members will attend the meeting, which will discuss measures to tackle the calamity faced by the people due to the monsoon rains and flooding across the country.
2022-08-29 10:41:19
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa districts Nowshera and Charsadda today in continuation of his trip to the flood-hit areas of Pakistan.
Federal Minister for Information Marriyum Aurangzeb said that the district authorities will brief PM Shehbaz Sharif about the damages and relief activities in the affected areas. She said that the premier will also inspect the rehabilitation drive and visit Mohmand Dam.
Meanwhile, PML-N Viice President Maryam Nawaz will also visit Tonsa Sharif to express solidarity with the flood victims.
2022-08-29 10:21:48
A third plane carrying relief goods from Turkiye landed in Karachi on Monday after two other tranches of aid for flood victims were airlifted to Pakistan yesterday.
The aid was received by the Turkish consul-general in Karachi and handed over to federal minister Khurram Dastagir and provincial ministers at the Jinnah International Airport.
The first flight from Turkiye brought 38 tonnes of relief items, while the other carried 14 tonnes.
2022-08-29 08:54:56
Sylvester Turner, the mayor of US state Houston, and congressional district representative Sheila Jackson have expressed solidarity with Pakistan on the devastating floods across the country and pledged to provide relief on behalf of the Pakistani diaspora living in Houston.
Sheila tweeted that she will ask the US State Department to help with increased donations focused on direct assistance of victims and rebuilding infrastructure.
2022-08-28 23:56:07
KARACHI: Sindh’s Irrigation Minister Jam Khan Shoro Sunday shared that the provincial government has taken steps to deal with flood water approaching from Balochistan toward Tehsil Juhi in Sindh.
“To lessen the pressure of water, a breach has been made in Juhi Barrage,” the minister said in a statement, adding that the flood water approaching the city could also impact 60 villages.
Shoro added that the breach has been made to save bigger cities from being flooded.
“We have saved Qambar, Warah, Mehar, and Khairpur Nathan Shah from flooding,” he mentioned.
However, Rafiq Jamali, PPP’s member of the National Assembly from Dadu, is upset with the Sindh government’s decision regarding the breach.
“I was not taken in confidence over the decision,” he said, adding that the breach would impact Tehsil Juhi’s population which is over 250,000.
“The floods are expected to submerge more than 65 villages,” he said, adding that water has begun entering Juhi’s nearby villages and people have started migrating to safer locations.
2022-08-28 23:32:11
Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa Sunday said that the rescue operations in flood-affected areas is almost over and now the rehabilitation process has begun which would take years to complete.
In a recorded message, the chief of army staff stated that he has been visiting flood-affected areas for the last few days.
“Yesterday I was in Balochistan’s area of Uthal and Bela and today I am here in Khaipur, Sindh, and the devastations here are massive,” he said, adding that the federal, provincial governments, Pakistan Army, Navy, Airforce, welfare organisations are putting all-out efforts to provide rescue.
“However, the magnitude of these floods is massive and reconstruction and rehabilitation would take time,” Gen Bajwa added.
He appealed to the affluent to step forward and contribute in order to help those affected by the floods
“Come forward and help us in whatever manner you can — financially or through the material — so that we can rehabilitate those affected,” he said.
2022-08-28 22:59:47
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa spent the whole day with flood victims in relief and medical camps village Jilani, Khairpur and Kambar Shahdad Kot, said the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The COAS was in the area to meet troops busy in relief activities in far flung flood affected areas of Khairpur and Kambar Shahdad Kot.
The military's media wing said that the flood victims at Khairpur and Kambar Shahdad Kot thanked the army chief for reaching out to them and sharing their problems and discomfort due to floods.
He also met the troops on ground and appreciated their efforts for bringing comfort to the people awaiting their support.
"Helping the people of Pakistan in need is a noble cause and we must take pride to serve them to best of our abilities," said the army chief.
2022-08-28 22:52:33
KARACHI: Pakistan Navy rescue and relief operation is underway in coastal and creeks areas and it has further extended its teams to different areas of Sanghar, Qambar Shahdad Kot, Sukkur, Bakrani, Larkana, Mirpur Khas, and Dadu on special request from Sindh government.
A statement issued in this regard mentioned that Pakistan Navy personnel rescued the locals stranded inside flooded homes and shifted them to safer locations by using helicopters and boats.
“Population of an entire village of district Dadu naming Goth Muhammad Hassan Chandio was evacuated through Sea King Helicopter,” the statement read.
These people took shelter on rooftops of their houses as they were cut off from land access due to 5-6 feet of water around them. Pakistan Navy troops distributed dry rations, cooked food, fresh drinking water, tents and other household items to the affected populace through land and aerial means especially to the people stuck in their homes and not willing to leave.
Moreover, medical camps established by Pakistan Navy are also working in these areas to provide first aid and free medical facilities to the aggrieved populace.
2022-08-28 21:06:56
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French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna offeredcondolences on the devastation caused by floods in Pakistan during atelephone call withher Pakistani counterpart Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement released in this regard, mentioned that Bilawal thanked the minister for France’s expression of solidarity and offer of assistance to the Pakistani people in this hour of need.
The foreign minister briefed his French counterpart on the widespread destruction caused across Pakistan by unprecedented rainfall resulting in floods and landslides.
Bilawal shared that a “UN Flash Appeal” would be launched on August 30 and expressed hope that the international community would contribute towards meeting the funding requirements of the Flash Appeal.
2022-08-28 19:51:28
Meanwhile, former president and PPP Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari said that due to his ill health he is unable to be there to help the flood affectees.
He, however, assured that his son and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari will not leave the victims alone during these painful times.
2022-08-28 19:50:03
LONDON: PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif Sunday directed all party leaders and workers to get involved in the relief efforts for flood affectees and leave all their prior commitments as “this is not the time for politics.”
In a televised message, the party supremo appealed to affluent individuals to generously support flood affectees across Pakistan.
Nawaz acknowledged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s efforts during the time of catastrophe. He revealed that the party’s vice-president Maryam Nawaz is also going to review the ongoing relief work and personally visit flood-hit areas.
2022-08-28 19:10:19
KARACHI: On the directives of Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah,Sukkur Police have withdrawn the FIR they had registered against flood affected victims for staging protest when Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif arrived in the city.
The chief minister said that the flood affected people were in heart-wrenching conditions.
“They deserve every bit of help and support — registration of such cases is unjustified and unacceptable,” he said.
2022-08-28 19:00:12
In an extremely dangerous and challenging situation, Pakistan army aviation pilots rescued a stranded individual surrounded by a flood in Kohistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported.
The military’s media wing revealed that an emergency call was made by the Kohistan administration. Responding immediately, GOC Mangla Division and Commander Mangla Brigade who were on a flood assessment mission near Pattan diverted from their original flight to save the precious life.
“Had they not reached on time the individual could have drowned in flood,” the ISPR said.
The pilots made the daring attempt, to lower the helicopter while the officers and crew lifted the individual safely.
“Pakistan Army and Pakistan army aviation keeping in with their traditions will not hesitate to save their brothers and sisters in line with chief of army staff’s vision that people of Pakistan are our priority and we won’t rest until every single individual is reached and helped,” the ISPR said.
2022-08-28 18:46:26
KARACHI: Jazz, jointly with its digital financial services JazzCash and sister concern Mobilink Microfinance Bank, has pledged Rs1 billion towards flood relief efforts through much-needed emergency supplies and more significantly in-kind telecom services.
In a statement issued in this regard, the firm said that the support will include short to mid-term initiatives extending over 12 months.
“As part of this immediate rollout, the telecom firm will work closely with NGOs and the government for distribution of emergency supplies including shelter, food items, and medical supplies,” the statement read.
2022-08-28 18:45:25
QUETTA: All public and private educational institutions in Balochistan will remain closed from Monday (August 29) to Friday (September 2).
The news was announced by the education minister in Balochistan.
He further added that flood-affectees are being provided shelter in government schools and colleges.
2022-08-28 18:03:02
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced that gate earnings from the first T20I against England will be donated to the Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund 2022.
The match will be played on September 20 at the National Stadium in Karachi and will begin at 7:30pm (local time).
The PCB has urged cricket fans and followers to purchase tickets in big numbers once they are made available online for sale next week to show unity with all those affected by the calamity, help with the rehabilitation of the affected population and support the local and federal governments in their relief and rescue operations.
PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja said: “We at the PCB express our grief and sorrow for all those affected by the extreme monsoon rainfall and floods, which have resulted in havoc and devastation beyond imagination, killing over 1,000 and leaving around a million homeless.
“As cricket unites our proud nation, we stand firmly with the victims and all those involved in the flood relief and rescue operations.”
2022-08-28 17:33:53
Punjab Chief Minister Pervez Elahi directs administration of Mianwali and related institutions to remain alert.
“Be prepared for all kinds of circumstances,” CM Elahi instructed the authorities concerned. He further added that all security arrangements should be effective and comprehensive in all respects.
2022-08-28 17:26:03
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Commander Balochistan Corps visited Bibi Nanee bridge where people were stranded for the last three days as a section of the bridge has collapsed, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Sunday.
The military’s media wing said that the commander directed speeding up of work to create bypass and complete it within the next 12 hours. An army medical team and arrangements for the provision of food and water have also been sent through a special helicopter.
“Commander also visited relief camp for affectees of Mach and surrounding and interacted with people,” the statement said, adding that the commander assured them that Pakistan Army and FC stand with them for earliest rehabilitation besides continuing efforts for their rescue and relief.
Later, the NHA chairman also met Commander 12 Corps. The commander informed the chairman about the bypass effort and asked him to undertake their efforts to restore all road links of Balochistan to the rest of the country as early as possible for which all assistance from the Army is available.
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Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in collaboration with National Highways and Motorway Police has started a travel advisory SMS service for mobile subscribers to exercise caution while travelling on highways and motorways to flood-affected areas.
In a brief statement issued on Sunday, the PTA said that the objective is to give awareness to the public to avoid unnecessary travel in areas where flood warnings have been issued.
2022-08-28 16:54:22
Renowned journalist and producer Jemima Goldsmith highlighted the devastations caused by the floods in Pakistan.
“Pakistan produces less than 1% of global carbon emissions but it is one of the top 10 countries most affected by the climate crisis,” she wrote on Twitter.
2022-08-28 16:44:25
L'AQUILA: Pope Francis on Sunday called on the international community to help Pakistan, where deadly floods have killed more than 1,000 people.
The Argentine pontiff appealed for "prompt and generous international solidarity", and said he was praying for the victims.
His comments came as he visited the city of L'Aquila in central Italy, which was hit by an earthquake that killed more than 300 people in 2009.
The 85-year-old pope praised the people of L'Aquila's "resilience" and "dignity".
Pope Francis, who used a wheelchair during the visit, was due to return to the Vatican early this afternoon.
He will chair a meeting with cardinals from around the world on Monday and Tuesday, where they will discuss the future of the Catholic Church.
2022-08-28 16:12:36
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took to his Twitter on Sunday to express his concerns regarding the people affected by the devastating flooding in Pakistan.
He also revealed that Canada is providing in-kind support through international humanitarian agencies to provide basic necessities.
2022-08-28 15:52:26
In a bid to mitigate the suffering of the flood-affected people in Balochistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a Rs10 billion grant for the calamity-hit province.
Addressing the media in Haji Alladino village of Jafarabad district in Balochistan today, the prime minister lauded the efforts of the provincial government for working tirelessly to rescue the affected people.
He said, “We are utilizing our all-out resources for helping the people.”
He also appreciated the role of the armed forces for their services in rescue and relief operations.
After reviewing the whole situation, a meeting of the cabinet will decide short, medium and long-term plans for the rehabilitation of flood-affected people, the prime minister added.
PM Shehbaz said that he will not rest until all the affected people return back to their houses safely.
2022-08-28 14:06:41
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa will visit the flood-hit areas of Sindh today (Sunday) and also interact with ground troops busy in relief activities.
The ISPR said in a statement that the Pakistan Army has established 212 relief collection points to support flood affectees: 81 in Sindh, 73 in Punjab, 41 in Balochistan and 17 in KP.
A flood relief donation account has also been set up.
The account title is: Army Relief For Flood Affectees
Bank: Askari Bank GHQ Branch
Account No: 00280100620583
The ISPR gave a province-wise breakdown of relief efforts
The army and Frontier Corps established relief camps in Quetta, Muslim Bagh, Chaman, Sui, Dera Bugti, Sibi, lehri, Nasirabad, Bela, Uthal and Jafarabad areas which are providing food and other amenities.
Free medical camps are being established at Quetta, Muslim Bagh, Sui, Dera Bugti, Sibi, Dobandi, Lehri, Sadori, Lakra district and Lasbela for flood victims.
In Punjab, rescue and relief operations were carried out at Dera Ghazi Khan , Rojhan and Layyah where troops provided stranded families with food and other amenities.
In District Rajanpur, relief and rescue efforts were made through helicopter sorties to reach areas, including Harrand Tehsil Jampur, Nurpur Majhuwala Tehsil Jampur, Mouza Kaanwala Tehsil Jampur, Marri Jampur, Darbar Sakhi Bor Jampur, Bambli Jampur, Basti Nokhami Jampur, Dera Dildar Tehsil Rojhan, Dera Jeewan Tehsil Rojhan, Chak Mat No 2 Tehsil Rojhan.
The Pakistan Army carried out rescue and relief operations at Khairpur, Larkana, Naushero Feroze, Shikarpur, Kamber Shadadkot, Jacobabad, Kashmore, Badin, Mir Pur Khas, Sanghga, Mitiari, Umerkot, Hyderabad, Tando Muhammad Khan, Thatta, Jamshoro, Sujawal and Dadu.
Four medical camps have been established at Badin, Sujawal, Thatta and Umerkot, where more than 1,700 flood victims have received treatment.
Relief camps accommodating 150 individuals have been established in the flood-affected areas of KP, while the forward placement of troops has been carried out at Attock and Abbottabad.
There are four field medical camps in flood-affected areas where 715 patients have been treated.
Seven relief camps have been established for flood victims in Charsadda while three have been set up in each Tehsil of Nowshera Districts. The necessary assistance is being provided to the civil administration, said ISPR.
2022-08-28 13:27:09
Relief supplies for flood victims from the United Arab Emirates will arrive today (Sunday) at 4:30 pm.
In a tweet on Sunday, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb saidthat on the appeal of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the plane carrying the first batch of relief goods from the UAE will reach Noor Khan Airbase on Sunday.
She said relief supplies include tents, food, medicines and other essential items.
She said 15 other planes carrying relief goods from the UAE will reach Pakistan in the next few days.
2022-08-28 13:25:24
All the national highways in Sindh, north and south Punjab were opened for traffic, said a spokesperson for National Highway Authority (NHA).
Giving an update on the traffic situation in Balochistan, the spokesperson said that 'Motorway 8' (M-8) and National Highway 65 (N-65) have been closed due to floods.
Giving details, the spokesperson said that M-8 is blocked from the Qabool Saeed Khan section while traffic on N-65 has been suspended after a bridge collapsed on it.
Army engineers have started a survey to install a bridge on the N-65, the spokesperson said, adding that the highway would be fully restored for traffic till Tuesday.
He maintained that N-140 was also blocked at three different points due to flash floods.
In Gilgit-Baltistan, N-35 and S-1 were opened for all types of traffic, the spokesperson added.
2022-08-28 12:46:23
Amid the flood-related devastation and casualties, rescue teams found a missing child alive during a search operation to fish out his body from floodwaters in Dera Ismail Khan.
The 12-year-old boy had gone missing four days ago as a flood had swept him away with a truck. The bodies of the driver and another man on the truck were recovered earlier.
Narrating how he managed to stay alive, the boy said he had held on to a tree while the water swept him away. He said that he climbed on the tree and spent four days sitting on a branch without food or sleep.
2022-08-28 12:20:57
Two planes will airlift relief goods donated by Turkiye to Pakistan on Monday (August 29). The planes will land in Karachi where the consul-general of Turkiye will hand the relief items over to Pakistan authorities.
The relief goods include tents and medicines for the flood victims.
The aid is being sent to Pakistan following Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's telephonic conversation with Turkish President Racep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday.
2022-08-28 12:11:02
The Pakistan Army's aviation teams have rescued and evacuated 110 people stranded in Khwazakhela, Swat and shifted them to Kanju Cantt.
As per the army's media wing, four special army aviation helicopters sorties were flown for this purpose. It said that the other stranded people are being provided meals and necessary medical care.
Moreover, the people struck at the mountain top in Kumrat will be evacuated by army helicopters and especially flown from Kanju Cantt, Swat as soon as the weather permits.
2022-08-28 11:33:20
An army helicopter has arrived in Kumrat Valley to rescue over 60 tourists trapped in the valley due to floods and downpours, confirmed Tehsil Chairman Ziaur Rahman.
He maintained that the tourists will be airlifted to Sheringal town in Dir district.
A day earlier, speaking with Geo News, one of the female tourists said that they are students and belong to different areas of Punjab. She added that students are unable to speak due to the cold.
"We are sleeping on a wet floor and there is nothing here to eat or drink," she said, adding that they have contacted authorities concerned, however, no one had approached them.
2022-08-28 11:30:48
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Sunday said that services of all the cellular networks and internet services have been restored in Quetta.
It said that efforts to restore communication services in other flood-affected areas are underway.
2022-08-28 09:59:51
In a bid to avoid human and material losses, the authorities have imposed a flood emergency in Thatta district as a flash flood with 325,000 cusecs of water is currently passing through the Indus River at the Thatta-Sujawal bridge.
According to the flood control room, the flash flood has increased pressure on the right and left banks of the Indus River.
The flash floods affected over 30 villages and crops in the riverine areas.
2022-08-28 09:55:06
A day after visiting different flood-hit areas in Sindh, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will arrive in Balochistan — the worst affected province by floods — on a day-long visit today (Sunday).
During his stay in the province, PM Shehbaz Sharif will visit Haji Allah Dinnu village in the Jaffarabad district and interact with the flood-affected people.
He will also receive a briefing from Balochistan chief secretary and Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) DG on the rescue and relief operations. The prime minister will also be briefed on the efforts for restoration of damaged infrastructure in the province.
2022-08-28 09:53:41
Troops from the Pakistan Navy rescued people stranded in flood-affected areas in Qambar, Bakrani, Larkana and Sanghar and shifted them to safer places.
A Pakistan Navy spokesperson said that ration and relief goods were also distributed among the flood affectees via helicopters.
He maintained that they were ensuring uninterrupted healthcare facilities in the flood-affected areas. The spokesperson said that Pakistan Navy will continue its relief operation until the rehabilitation of the countrymen.
2022-08-28 09:23:47
With nine more fatalities in flood-related incidents during the last 24 hours, the overall death toll has surged to 247 in Balochistan, it emerged Sunday morning.
According to the police, five people, four of whom were women, died after downpours and flash floods caused the roof of their house to collapse in Machh near Bolan.
Read more here.
2022-08-28 08:50:51
The Organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC) has appealed to its member countries and the international community to provide emergency assistance to help Pakistan deal with the devastation caused by the floods.
OIC secretary general Hissein Brahim Taha expressed grief and solidarity with Pakistan over the loss of valuable lives, a tweet by official account of the body stated.
"Islamic humanitarian organisations and the international community at large for emergency assistance to mitigate the suffering of the affected populations," the tweet added.
2022-08-27 23:58:18
ISLAMABAD: Turkey is preparing to extend relief to flood affectees and will send a Turkish aircraft carrying humanitarian aid to Pakistan.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey Saturday said: "We are deeply saddened that the severe flood disasters, which are ongoing and intensified in the last few days in Pakistan, claimed the lives of many Pakistani brothers and sisters, and caused extensive damage.”
“We wish Allah’s mercy upon those who lost their lives, convey our condolences to the friendly and brotherly government and people of Pakistan, and wish a speedy recovery to the injured," added the statement.
It further said that Turkey has started preparations to extend the necessary relief to the Pakistanis and planned to send a Turkish aircraft carrying humanitarian aid to Pakistan.
2022-08-27 23:47:47
TANDO ADAM: Armed men diverted the flood water towards the city by placing barricades at two places in order to save their crops.
According to the administration, the flood waves moving towards the city from Tando Adam Bypass.
Special assistant of Sindh Chief Minister said the water has already entered Jaman Shah area.
If timely measures are not taken then the city will sink completely, he said, adding that the chief minister has been informed about the situation.
2022-08-27 22:58:42
Death toll from the floods triggered by the rains have crossed 1,000, latest figures issued by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) showed Saturday night.
NDMA’s data showed that 1,033 people have died while 1,527 have been injured since June 14 from the rains and floods.
The people who lost their lives include 456 men, 207 women and 348 children.
About 119 people died and 71 were injured in the country due to rain and floods within 24 hours.
Read more here.
2022-08-27 22:09:06
National Highway Authority (NHA) spokesperson said that the chairman has cancelled the leaves of the staff, ordering the officers concerned to restore all land connections across the country as soon as possible.
The authority has issued orders to ensure the flow of traffic on its road networks.
A flood emergency centre has been set up at NHA headquarters.
The spokesperson said these numbers can be contacted in case of emergency.
Numbers: 051-9032815, 051-9032808.
2022-08-27 21:56:17
Pakistan Initiative Atlantic Council Director Uzair Younus estimated that the direct damage to roads, homes, livestock, and crops is $3.65 billion.
2022-08-27 21:33:40
UMERKPOT: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has directed the police to arrest the agents who are deducting Rs3,000 under the garb of service charges from the financial assistance of Rs25,000 being given to the flood-affected people under the Benazir Income Support Programme.
“This is unacceptable and uncalled for. I’ll not tolerate depriving deserving people living in distress,” he said while pressing over a meeting at the DC office to review the damages caused by heavy rains and the relief measures taken by the government.
At the outset of the meeting, the chief minister was told that they were thankful to the government that it has started giving Rs25,000 financial assistance to the flood-affected people.
Recipients complained that the BISP officials or agents involved in cash transfers were deducting Rs3,000 as service charges. At this, the CM expressed displeasure and directed to arrest those making deductions from the cash transfers.
“This is quite surprising that our people do not spare even the homeless and displaced from deduction,” he said, directing DIG Mirpurkhas to arrest them and report him.
2022-08-27 21:19:39
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Saturday revealed that an emergency has been imposed in 13 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Moreover, relief camps have been set up in schools and colleges while hospitals are also on high alert.
The PDMA report highlighted that so far people from 25 villages have been evacuated. In total, 180,000 people have migrated to safe areas.
In Swat, due to flash floods 24 bridges and 50 hotels have been damaged. The authority highlighted that the floods in Nowshera are less in intensity compared to those seen in 2010.
2022-08-27 21:21:45
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal received a briefing about the relief items provided to the flood affectees in an emergency meeting.
During the meeting, the minister directed the National Highway Authority (NHA) to restore affected roads urgently.
According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) data, 34,384 tents, 29,400 food packets, and 18,860 first aid kits have been provided.
About 1,061 generators, 350 life-saving jackets, 1,000 sleeping bags, 9,944 kitchen sets, and 17,650 blankets have been provided to affected areas.
The chairman of the flood relief committee said that Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) will set up special teams to restore defunct towers.
2022-08-27 21:18:43
National Highway Authority has established an emergency flood cell in NHA Headquarters, Islamabad, 24/7 and all zonal offices.
For any information related to road infrastructure and assistance, please call at 051 9032815 and 051 9032808
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UMERKOT: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah lamented that there is no such area in Sindh which hasn’t been affected by the floods.
“It seems like the entire Indus River has overflowed across Sindh,” he said, adding that this flood is more devastating even if the floods of 2010 and 2011 are combined.
He further added that it was difficult for the rescue and relief operation teams to continue with their activities amid relentless rains.
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As people continue to contribute to the ongoing relief efforts across the country, here is a list of items to consider sending to the victims or dropping off at camps making collections:
1- Clean drinking water
2- Dry fuel such as wood, kerosene oil etc
3- Dry eatables (As cooked food might perish or be only useful one time)
4- Dry milk (for children) and boxes of liquid milk
5- Linen sheets instead of blankets and duvets
6- Stitched clothes which can be readily worn
7- Plastic shoes as stitching of regular shoes is useless amid stagnant flood water
8- Sanitary pads (with disposing wrappers) or cloth napkins for female affectees
9- Raw food items such as rice, flour, and lentils for people stuck in homes due to flooding outside
10- Dry ration such as roasted black chana and dates
11- Dry fodder for cattle
12- Tents
Cooked food can only be sent to people who are residing closer to relief camps and can readily receive contributions with lesser chances of the items expiring.
2022-08-27 20:01:26
SWABI: The water level has decreased in the Kabul River in Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
According to the flood cell, the flow of water has decreased from 315,000 cusecs to 309,000 cusecs.
The district administration said that the water level in the Kabul River has started decreasing, however, there is a high level of flood in the river at Jehangira which is 300,000 cusecs.
It added that there is a high level of flood in the Indus River at Khairabad Attock which is 547,000 cusecs.
2022-08-27 19:46:05
The UK is providing urgent support to Pakistan after flooding in the south of the country killed nearly 1,000 people. Extreme monsoon rainfall has affected millions, with at least 700,000 homes destroyed.
Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister of State for South and Central Asia, North Africa, UN and the Commonwealth and the Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict, said: "The floods in Pakistan have devastated local communities and the UK is providing up to £1.5 million to help the immediate aftermath.
"We are witnessing the catastrophe that climate change can cause and how it impacts the most vulnerable."
2022-08-27 19:44:04
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Saturday that on the direction of Corps Commander Peshawar contact has been established by Peshawar Corps troops with the few families who had gone from Islamabad and were stuck in Kumrat due to sudden flash floods.
The military’s media wing said that 22 people have been evacuated through helicopter. Some families went to the hills and couldn’t be evacuated due to bad weather.
“However continuous contact is maintained with them and those families have been shifted to safer places around those mountains tops,” the ISPR said, adding that those people are safe and will be evacuated by army aviation helicopters as and when weather permits.
Moreover, a ground party is also ready from Khaweza Khela for evacuation. “People are requested not to travel towards swat and surrounding areas due to flash floods,” the ISPR advised.
2022-08-27 19:12:42
UPPER DIR: Thirty students trapped in Kumrat Valley in the Upper Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to continuous rains and flooding are waiting to be rescued, Geo News reported.
The students, including females and males both, requested the government to evacuate them safely. Read more.
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Taking notice of the situation, Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa said: “The safety and well-being of our countrymen come first and we won’t rest until each one of flood affected is not only reached but rehabilitated, no matter how much effort is required.”
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) mentioned that the army chief asserted that the people of Pakistan are the priority and “we won’t spare any effort to assist them in this difficult time.”
COAS Gen Bajwa visited flood-affected areas of Balochistan today. He went to flood relief and medical camps established at Goth Sadoori, Lakhra, and Lasbela and inquired about the well-being of local people affected due to floods.
The military’s media wing reported that Gen Bajwa also met troops busy in relief operations and lauded their efforts in service of men, women and children in distress.
He also directed to utilise all available resources to assist the civil administration in the rescue, relief and rehabilitation of people and infrastructure in the flood-affected areas.
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Federal Secretary Water Resources Dr Kazim Niaz and WAPDA Chairman Sajjad Ghani Saturday visited Mohmand Dam Project to review the situation in the wake of unprecedented flood peaks in River Swat, Radio Pakistan reported.
The officials were briefed about the impact of the flood and the loss to different components of the project.
It was learnt that this loss and its aftereffects will affect the timelines of the project’s completion.
Speaking on the occasion, WAPDA Chairman directed the project management to devise a contingency plan to overcome possible delays in the completion of the project.
Mohmand Dam is being constructed on River Swat in District Mohmand of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
2022-08-27 17:30:28
Flood rescue and relief operations by Pakistan Army troops continue in all parts of Sindh including Sanghar, Kot Shahdadpur and Jam Nawaz Ali, Tando Allah Yar. Mitiari, Hyderabad, Thatta, Tharparkar, Dadu, the Inter-Services Public Relations noted.
2022-08-27 17:30:14
QUETTA: More than 10 villages of a union council of Nushki are submerged due to the over-flooding of the canal.
The Dak area of the Nushki District was flooded severely and the residents of the area have taken shelter on the mudslides.
According to the administration, relief teams are reaching the post office in Dak and a rescue operation is being started for the people trapped in the area.
The electricity has been suspended in Nushki and adjacent areas for the last two days which has also triggered a severe water crisis.
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Former prime minister and PTI Chairperson Imran Khan has decided to hold an international telethon Monday night.
“Imran Tigers will be activated to volunteer for relief work,” he said while announcing the development on Twitter.
However, he also clarified that PTI’s campaign for “Haqeeqi Azadi” will continue alongside their flood relief work.
2022-08-27 17:08:29
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari Saturday said if the Opposition wants to hold public rallies during this time “they can do so", but the government is focused on dealing with the floods.
“I have postponed my Europe tour as my priority at this time is to support the flood affectees,” he said, asserting that Sindh has been affected the most due to relentless rains.
Shedding light on his future plans, the foreign minister said that reconstruction and rehabilitation are the medium- and long-term plans of the Sindh government.
He further added that the provincial government is hopeful of receiving funds from the federal government for the Benazir Income Support Programme which will help the flood affectees.
2022-08-27 16:03:44
A picture that has gone viral on social media shows the situation around Kalam's "Honeymoon Hotel".
2022-08-27 15:28:45
PTI Secretary General Asad Umar announced that former prime minister Imran Khan would be holding a telethon to raise funds for flood relief efforts tomorrow (Sunday).
Details will be announced later today, he added.
2022-08-27 15:21:59
KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has given away his helicopter to aid relief efforts for flood affectees, a day after he drew sharp criticism over its use.
The chief minister also announced that all government buildings will be open to those in need.
He promised the provincial government would compensate losses borne by the flood victims.
2022-08-27 15:01:17
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Protests took place in Quetta's Mian Ghundi as people slammed the government for the non-provision of relief goods after the floods devastated the area.
To take control of the situation, Mir Ziaullah Lango, the advisor on home affairs to CM Balochistan, reached the spot to hold a meeting with the protesters.
Lango directed officials to ensure the timely provision of relief goods to the people.
The protesters blocked the area's main artery as well, which was later opened after the negotiations.
2022-08-27 13:49:28
Rains have wreaked havoc across Pakistan since June and left destruction in their wake, with no respite for people as rivers continue to overrun, resulting in flash floods.
Official statistics show that 982 people have been killed in rain and flood-related incidents, while more than 5.7 million people have been affected.
In light of the ongoing situation, celebrities and sports personalities have called on the nation to donate generously to provide some measure of relief to the affected people.
Read more here
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The flow of water — at the Munda Headworks bridge which collapsed last night — has slowed down, but the threat of floods in Charsadda and Nowshera districts remains.
The bridge had broken down overnight due to the severe pressure of flood water, which disconnected Tehsil Shabqadar and Prang from the district.
The flow of water at Munda Headworks has reduced from 260,000 cusecs to 135,000 cusecs, said Charsadda Deputy commissioner Abdur Rehman Saturday morning.
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The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has said that the armed forces do not have a separate account for flood relief donations.
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At least six more dams and reservoirs were breached in several districts of Balochistan as a result of flash floods caused by heavy rains, it emerged on Saturday morning.
Different areas in Ziarat, Pishin, Mastung, Khuzdar, Bolan and other cities were inundated with flood water after the dams were breached. The incidents caused widespread devastation and claimed several lives in the areas.
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Flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains claimed the lives of seven people, including three children, in Quetta and Mastung during the past 24 hours.
The ill-fated people were swept away by the flash floods. Later, the rescue officials recovered their bodies from different areas and shifted them to the Civil Hospital.
A man who drowned in Mastung flash floods has been identified as Shah Zain.
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Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of State Vedant Patel said he was "extremely saddened" by the devastating floods in Pakistan.
"The United States extends our heartfelt condolences and assistance to those affected. We stand with Pakistan at this challenging time and commit to building climate resilience in Pakistan and globally."
2022-08-27 09:20:13
The Munda Headworks bridge has broken down and has been swept away by the rain-triggered flash flood leaving the Charsadda and Nowshera districts at risk of floods, Geo News reported.
The Munda Headworks bridge broke due to the pressure of flood water. The bridge's collapse has disconnected Tehsil Shabqadar and Prang from the district.
The water level at the Munda Headworks of the Mohmand Dam started receding gradually after 3am. The floodwater level in Shabqadar near the Mohamand Dam is also dropping.
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