Evening rainfall in Lahore provided relief from the intense heat and humidity, with various parts of the city experiencing light to heavy showers. The rain, accompanied by strong winds in some areas, led to a pleasant change in the weather, and residents expressed their relief from the high temperatures. A spell of heavy rain continued across different parts of Lahore, including Canal Road, Iqbal Town, Thokar Niaz Baig, Gulshan Ravi, and Samanabad. Nishtar Town recorded the highest rainfall at 17 mm, followed by Johar Town with 14 mm and Pani Wala Talab with 8 mm. Officials from the Water and…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
The death toll from this year’s floods and rain has reached 910, according to a report by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The report confirmed that three more people lost their lives in the last 24 hours, with two of the deceased from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and one from Punjab. The victims were from Malakand, Buner, and Mandi Bahauddin. Since June 26, a total of 910 deaths and 1,044 injuries have been recorded across the country. Among the fatalities, 442 were due to flooding, 252 from collapsed structures, and 65 from drowning. According to the NDMA, 25 people died in…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed that the supply of petroleum products be maintained without interruption across the country. According to details, the prime minister held a meeting with Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik. During the meeting, they discussed the nation’s political situation and organizational matters. A detailed review of the country’s energy situation was also conducted. The prime minister was briefed on ongoing projects and reforms in the energy sector. He instructed that the supply of petroleum products must continue without disruption nationwide.
In light of the anticipated heavy rainfall in Sindh, President Asif Ali Zardari has urged all institutions to remain prepared. He stressed the importance of having all arrangements in place for relocating people to safe areas. The president called on provincial, district, and local authorities to stay alert and ready to respond to potential flooding. He directed that advance preparations be ensured, especially in urban, low-lying, and coastal areas. Relief machinery and personnel should be on standby at both the district and tehsil levels. He also emphasized the need for continuous monitoring of water levels at Hub Dam and other…
A severe flood situation persists across Punjab’s rivers, with the water flow at Head Panjnad on the River Chenab surpassing 609,000 cusecs. In Jalalpur Pirwala, embankments have breached, causing dozens of villages to be submerged. An emergency has been declared in the area. Rescue operations have been ongoing since last night, with the Chief Minister of Punjab directly overseeing the overnight evacuation efforts. During this operation, 143 individuals were rescued. Over the last 24 hours, 2,343 people have been evacuated from Multan, bringing the total number of people relocated from affected areas in the city to 10,810. District administration has…
Pakistan Navy Day was observed on Monday to honor the heroes of the 1965 war who fought with courage and sacrifice against a larger adversary to defend the homeland. The day marks the bold Operation Somnath, a successful strike carried out by Pakistan Navy warships on Indian shore installations at Dwarka, which inflicted significant damage. The submarine PNS Ghazi also played a pivotal role in the war, becoming a powerful deterrent and a symbol of operational superiority. In their Navy Day messages, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to the force for its professionalism,…
On Monday, Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan paid tribute to the Pakistan Navy, describing its role in national defense as exemplary. In his message on Navy Day, Aleem Khan stated that the Pakistan Navy has always been at the forefront of the country’s defense and that its personnel have made unparalleled sacrifices for the homeland. He added that the Navy has consistently faced the enemy with courage and strength, earning the salute of the entire nation. He highlighted that Navy Day serves as a tribute to those who laid down their lives for the country. The minister noted…
In Punjab, between 60,000 and 70,000 individuals affected by floods are currently residing in relief camps. Medical services are available for families, and swings have been installed to provide comfort and recreation for children in the tent settlements. In Farukhabad, Shahdara, although the floodwaters have receded, streets and residences remain filled with mud, refuse, and stagnant water. Local residents have expressed concerns about potential disease outbreaks and are calling for an immediate cleanup to restore normal life. The floods in Punjab have impacted over 4.1 million people and caused damage to more than 4,000 villages. The death toll has reached…
Chief Justice Yahya Afridi has clarified that judges do not need prior approval to take leave during court vacations, though they must inform the authorities before taking leave outside of public holidays. Speaking at a Judicial Conference, the Chief Justice also stated that there are no restrictions on judges traveling during vacations. He added that a system has been established to regulate leave during court working days. Dispelling a common misconception, he explained that judges do not take a continuous three-month vacation. Instead, they take one month of leave within the three-month vacation period and work at the registry for…
When Do Noble Bloodlines Diminish? As Lineage Fades, Can Character Alone Uphold Legacy? By Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Can individuals from esteemed lineages become base in character? The answer is a resounding yes. If family nobility is built solely on the “shifting sands of ancestry,” easily scattered by the winds of time, then it becomes merely a title of hollow boasting. In such families, the moral legacy that truly made them “noble” fails to pass down through the generations. They inherit the genes, wealth, and power of their forebears but lose the essence of humility, gratitude, and humanity. In doing…
