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Singapore has announced $50,000 in humanitarian aid for victims of the recent floods in Pakistan. The pledge will serve as seed money to support the Singapore Red Cross fundraising campaign for flood relief efforts. Read more: US Rushes Flood Relief Aid to Pakistan Amid Crisis The Singapore government’s
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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced a special flood relief package for affected families. She said heirs of those who lost their lives and homeowners with complete property loss would receive Rs1 million each, while those with partial damage would get Rs500,000. Families losing livestock will also be
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The United States has approved a relief package for Pakistan following the recent floods that have devastated several regions of the country. According to the State Department, the aid will provide food, shelter, and other emergency support to those affected, with delivery being coordinated alongside Pakistani authorities and humanitarian groups.
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ISLAMABAD: At least 907 people have lost their lives in the ongoing monsoon rains and floods across Pakistan, according to the latest report released by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Another 1,044 people have been injured, while thousands of homes and livestock have been destroyed. Punjab has suffered
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Pakistan has stopped short of blaming India for devastating floods but raised concern over New Delhi bypassing the Indus Waters Treaty and sharing limited data. Fresh discharges into the Sutlej River have caused record flooding in Punjab, breaking embankments and submerging villages. Read more: Gujrat Flooded After Record 506mm Rainfall
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India has issued a formal flood alert to Pakistan through its High Commission, warning of rising water levels in the Tawi River following large releases from the Pong and Bhakra dams. The surge is expected to increase flows into Pakistan, heightening the risk of flooding in vulnerable areas. Read more:
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Cricket proved to be more than a sport for Pakistan as the country continues to face its worst floods in history. On August 30, the historic return of cricket to Peshawar after nearly two decades became a beacon of hope, raising funds and awareness for flood victims. The charity match
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Pakistan is battling its worst monsoon floods in decades, with millions affected and large areas under water. At least 30 people have died so far, while more than 1.5 million have been displaced from their homes. Officials say over 2,300 villages have been hit, causing huge damage to
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The flood situation in Punjab has worsened as water levels in major rivers continue to rise. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) confirmed that the Ravi River at Shahdara has reached a dangerous flow of 215,000 cusecs, classifying it as a “very high flood.” Officials linked the surge to
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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:
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The Ministry of Energy has said electricity restoration is advancing across flood-hit regions, with hundreds of feeders gradually reconnected. In its Thursday morning report, the Power Division noted that staff from distribution companies are working under emergency arrangements to bring services back online. Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco) confirmed
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered urgent evacuations as floods hit Punjab, with rivers Sutlej, Ravi, and Chenab rising to dangerous levels. Chairing a meeting in Islamabad, he directed rescue teams to speed up operations and ensure food, medicine, and shelter for flood victims. According to officials, more than 174,