The National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) has issued a weather alert, forecasting heavy rainfall, hailstorms, and strong winds in several districts of Islamabad and Punjab on April 18th and 19th. This alert was released in coordination with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), cautioning residents about potential severe weather conditions. According to the advisory, significant rainfall and hail are expected in areas including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Gujrat, and Jhelum. The NDMA also identified districts such as Faisalabad, Jhang, Khushab, Mianwali, Lahore, Sahiwal, Sargodha, and Sheikhupura as being particularly vulnerable to strong winds and hailstorms. The NDMA has warned that…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a weather advisory, warning residents of continued thunderstorms and light rainfall across Punjab until April 20th. This alert comes following a tragic spell of severe weather that resulted in the deaths of nine citizens and left five others injured. According to a PDMA spokesperson, two fatalities were reported in Layyah and Kot Addu due to lightning strikes, while two houses sustained partial damage from the recent windstorm. Given these recent losses, the PDMA is strongly urging all residents to be extra cautious during these unpredictable weather patterns. Relief Commissioner Nabeel Javed has…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Salman Akram Raja on Thursday questioned whether the country would operate based on kidnappings and terrorism cases. Speaking to the media, Raja stated, “We stand for our rights; we will leave only after claiming these rights.” “The court is being mocked. We will file more contempt of court petitions tomorrow.” He added, “Court orders are being ignored, and this must be stopped. The people should raise their voices against this oppression and fascism.” Raja explained, “This matter is not just about the founder; it’s about the survival of the law.” “We strongly condemn what happened today.…
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has released crucial guidelines for pilgrims planning to travel under the private Hajj scheme for 2025, emphasizing the importance of adhering to Saudi Arabia’s deadlines and utilizing official channels for updates and assistance. According to the ministry’s announcement, only 23,620 Pakistani pilgrims will be eligible to perform Hajj this year through the private Hajj scheme. To ensure clarity and convenience for all involved, the list of approved service providers along with their allocated quotas has been made available on the ministry’s official website and the Pak Hajj 2025 mobile application. A spokesperson for the ministry…
Rana Sanaullah, the Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs, spoke candidly on Samaa TV’s ‘Nadeem Malik Live’, addressing a range of critical political and national concerns. These included the issues of terrorism, internal political disputes within PTI, the ongoing canal water distribution controversy, and the challenges faced by Hajj pilgrims. Political Disputes Within PTI Rana Sanaullah emphasized the need for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to resolve its internal affairs, particularly regarding its leadership and meeting attendance. He stated, “The PTI should regularize its affairs; only those authorized by the party should attend meetings. No one else should be…
In the by-election held for the NA-213 constituency in Umerkot, Saba Talpur, the candidate representing the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), has secured a dominant victory. According to the unofficial and yet-to-be-confirmed results gathered from all 479 polling stations, Talpur significantly outpaced the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidate, Lal Malhi, by obtaining a total of 158,446 votes. Malhi stood second in the count, securing 79,790 votes. Nisar Khuhro extended his congratulations to Talpur on her likely success in the election. It’s worth recalling that the late Nawab Yousaf Talpur had achieved a commanding win in the 2018 general elections, amassing 175,162 votes.…
A soldier from the Pakistan army embraced martyrdom, while four terrorists were killed when security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Maddi, located in the Dera Ismail Khan District. This operation was carried out based on reports indicating the presence of Khwarij, according to a statement released by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Thursday. As per the details shared by ISPR, during the execution of the operation, the troops effectively engaged the location where the Khwarij were present. Consequently, four of these individuals were killed. The statement further elaborated, “However, amidst an intense exchange of fire, one valiant…
“हवाई अड्डों पर बिखरते सपने, उम्मीदों का देश बना चिंता का केंद्र” लेखक: राजा जाहिद अख्तर खानजादा कभी अमेरिका का ग्रीन कार्ड एक सपना था, एक वादा था – एक उज्ज्वल भविष्य का वादा, सुरक्षा और सम्मान का विश्वास। कहा जाता था कि तुम चाहे कहीं भी जाओ, तुम्हारी पहचान सुरक्षित रहेगी, तुम्हारी इज्जत बरकरार रहेगी। लेकिन अब वही ग्रीन कार्ड, अमेरिकी इमिग्रेशन अधिकारी के हाथ में एक प्रश्नचिह्न बन चुका है। जैसे उसकी नजरें पुकार रही हों: “तुम कौन हो? कहाँ से आए हो? और यहाँ क्यों हो?” अब अमेरिका के हवाई अड्डे सपनों की धरती पर कदम रखने…
Dreams Scattering at Airports: The Land of Hope Becomes a Center of Concern By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Once, America’s Green Card was a dream, a promise a promise of a bright future, a guarantee of security and dignity. It was said that wherever you go, your identity will remain safe, your honor intact. But now, that same Green Card has become a question mark in the hands of an American immigration officer. As if his eyes are screaming: “Who are you? Where are you from? And why are you here?” Now, America’s airports no longer give the good news…
Member nations of the World Health Organisation (WHO) have reached a significant consensus on a legally binding agreement aimed at preparing the globe for future pandemics, the UN agency announced on Wednesday. The accord, finalized after more than three years of intensive discussions, lays out comprehensive strategies to strengthen international collaboration and enhance preparedness against emerging pathogens, following the devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, which tragically claimed millions of lives between 2020 and 2022. The agreement encompasses the establishment of a system for pathogen access and benefit-sharing, alongside a commitment to cultivate geographically diverse research and development capabilities. It…
