Islamabad, July 2 (IANS) At least two people were killed and nine others injured in rain-related incidents in Pakistan’s Punjab in the past 24 hours, according to the Rescue 1122 statement on Thursday, local media reported. Punjab Rescue 1122 spokesperson Farooq Ahmad said that the collapse of walls, roofs and a billboard triggered by strong winds and heavy rain caused casualties, the Dawn reported.Two people were killed, and three others were injured after a wall collapsed in Attock. In Para Sh…
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Islamabad, June 7 (IANS) The latest spell of storms in Pakistan, despite being predicted in advance have once again exposed the gap between preparedness and response. The recurrence of disruption under predictable conditions showcases a cycle that will continue to occur without meaningful intervention, a report has stated. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) had predicted the latest spell of rains and thunderstorms in advance and placed several regions on alert. Punjab, Khyber Pakh…
Beijing/Islamabad, Jan 27 (IANS) Neither the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), nor the rhetoric of “brotherhood” can ensure the security of Chinese investments in the region as long as Pakistan continues to serve as a hub for jihadist and separatist organisations. If Beijing turns a blind eye to the historical precedent, it risks facing severe consequences, not through deployed troops but dead citizens, stalled projects and a fracturing global image, a report said on Tuesday.Writing for ‘…
Islamabad, Jan 11 (IANS) A fresh increase in flour prices in Shangla and other upper districts of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has sparked concerns among residents, who have blamed weak government oversight, hoarding, and profiteering for the surge, local media reported. The price of a 20-kilogram bag of flour has increased to (Pakistani) Rs 2,850 in Shangla and nearby areas, while a 40-kilogram bag is selling for up to Rs 5,700. A 50-kilogram bag is reportedly available at around Rs 7,000, mak…