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Aug 27, 2025

Families of Gilgit volunteers killed in flood relief to get Rs2m

On July 22, a flood triggered by a heavy downpour in the Danyore Nullah damaged at least 12 houses in the Chilmish area of Gilgit.

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Web Desk Syed Raza Hassan
Aug 27, 2025

Pakistan stocks extend losses amid rollover pressure, NDMA flood alert

Despite an early rebound, selling pressure and risk aversion weighs heavily on market

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Web Desk
Aug 27, 2025

PAC chairman Junaid Akbar resigns on Imran Khan’s directive

The resignations comes a day after Imran Khan instructed PTI leaders not to contest upcoming by-elections and to withdraw from all parliamentary committees.

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Web Desk Muhammad Zareef
Aug 27, 2025

Overseas Pakistani accuses Islamabad police officer of extorting Rs1.5m

Islamabad Police spokesperson Taqi Jawad says no formal complaint had been received from the affected party so far

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Web Desk
Aug 27, 2025

PM Shehbaz inaugurates Pakistan’s new EV policy

Under the new policy, 30 per cent of all vehicles across the country will be converted to electric by 2030

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Saba Bajeer Web Desk
Aug 27, 2025

NA committee slams govt, opposition over failure to tackle recurring floods

In addition to floods situation, the NA committee also deliberated on functional e-waste collection centers in the country.

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Web Desk
Aug 27, 2025

Army deployed for flood relief in Punjab’s worst-hit districts

Heavy monsoon rains have caused rivers across Punjab to swell, creating a serious flood situation at several points in the Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej rivers, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said on Wednesday.

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Web Desk
Aug 27, 2025

Pakistan’s Indus: lifeline, struggles, and survival

The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) has warned that Tarbela’s shrinking capacity forces higher water releases, wasting precious reserves.

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Web Desk
Aug 27, 2025

PM Sharif chairs high-level meeting on flood preparedness

In Sargodha, a high flood passed through Kot Momin with flows exceeding 300,000 cusecs, threatening at least 41 villages

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Web Desk
Aug 27, 2025

Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur submerged as floods swell Ravi

Villages near Kartarpur Sahib have been submerged, and the Kartarpur–Narowal road has been breached, cutting off local transport and disrupting daily life.