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National

Big Flood Risk as Heavy Rains Hit Pakistan

Pakistan is on high alert after the National Disaster Management Authority warned of more heavy rains and floods from August 29 to September 2. The authority has predicted strong rains in many parts of the country, with risks of floods, landslides, and glacial lake outbursts in northern areas. Read more:

Government

PM Shehbaz Calls Party Leaders Amid Flood Emergency

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reached out to leaders of various political parties to discuss the worsening flood and rain emergency, assuring them of the federal government’s full cooperation in rescue and relief efforts. In a telephone call with Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the prime minister