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Monsoon rains in Pakistan claim 86 lives since June 25

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  • Six casualties recorded in last 24 hours, NDMA.
  • 37 children, 33 men and 16 women killed since June 25.
  • 97 houses damaged by monsoon rains and floods.

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Tuesday reported the death of at least 86 people since June 25 during the ongoing monsoon rains across Pakistan, resulting in a loss of lives and property.

In the past 24 hours, Pakistan has recorded at least six fatalities and nine injuries, with three deaths occurring in both Sindh and Punjab, according to the NDMA.

Punjab has been the most impacted province, with 52 casualties, followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with 20 deaths. Balochistan reported six deaths, Sindh recorded five, and three fatalities occurred in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

Among the deceased, at least 37 are children, while 33 men and 16 women have also been killed in different incidents. At least 151 people have been injured owing to the havoc caused by recent rains, which include 56 men, 43 women and 52 children, as per the NDMA record.

The authority also reported that a total of 97 houses were damaged by monsoon rains and floods.

The NDMA’s forecast also mentioned the risk of medium to high level flood at Jassar in River Ravi, while there is moderate flood risk in River Chenab.

High alert issued

Meanwhile, Director General Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) in Punjab, Imran Qureshi, has ordered the disaster response team of Rescue 1122 to be kept on high alert.

“There should be ample stock of petrol and diesel for the rescue operation,” he said. He has also instructed to ensure the availability of medicines in abundant quantities at all the medical camps.

“Appropriate place and food should be arranged for the animals,” Qureshi added.

The PDMA official insisted that citizens should be informed about the possible flood situation in the low-lying areas.

The PDMA has also issued a high alert regarding the water release by India in River Sutlej.

“India has released 95,027 cusecs of water from Harike to Sutlej River,” the provincial authority stated.

The deputy commissioners of Kasur, Okara, Pakpattan, Bahawalnagar and Vehari have been directed to complete arrangements in advance, while the staff in the emergency control room has been ordered to remain alert all the time, Qureshi said.

“All concerned departments should inform the authorities about the latest situation,” he said, instructing relevant authorities. 

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Over Pakistan, Rain and Snowfall Are Expected Over the Next Three Days

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As a succession of westerly winds sweep into the upper areas of Pakistan, rain is expected to fall during the following three days.

The Meteorological Department forecasts snowfall in mountainous regions and rainfall in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. There will be rain in Balochistan and the Punjabi plains, including Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

In addition, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, Upper Punjab, Islamabad, and Northeastern Balochistan are scheduled to see strong winds, thunderstorms, and partly overcast weather during the course of the next day.

Since last month, there has been mild to severe haze in some portions of the country’s upper regions. The capital of Punjab, Lahore, as well as cities like Multan and Sialkot, are among the areas most severely impacted by dense fog.

Other regions of the nation will see dry weather in the interim. It is anticipated that most of Punjab will see morning smog and fog, which will eventually dissipate by nightfall.

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Dar chairs the CCOP meeting; Blue World’s bid offer of Rs.10 billion is rejected.

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The Foreign Minister/Deputy Prime Minister chaired the Cabinet Committee on Privatization meeting.

Other committee members who attended the conference included the Federal Secretaries of several Divisions, the Ministers of Finance and Revenue, Industry and Food, Commerce, Power, and Privatization.

The CCOP took the PC Board’s recommendation into consideration and suggested that Blue World’s bid of 10 billion rupees for the sale of 60% of PIACL’s shares be rejected. The bid was rejected by the CCOP, who chose to follow the PC Board’s advice.

The government’s determination to sell out PIACL through government-to-government or privatization was reaffirmed by the CCOP.

The CCOP was pleased with the Aviation Division’s evaluation of PIACL’s sound financial standing.

Additionally, the CCOP established a committee, chaired by the Minister of State for Finance, to assess potential transaction possibilities for the privatization of the Roosevelt Hotel and the appropriate modes of adoption in light of existing legal rules.

Prior to its subsequent meeting, the CCOP also ordered that all difficulties be resolved and an agreement for the selling of services to an international hotel be concluded.

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Combating Terrorism: Twelve Terrorists Destroyed in Separate Operations by Security Forces

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Eleven terrorists and Kharijis were killed in two separate intelligence-based operations in Balochistan’s Miran Shah District and North Waziristan. One of the victims was Sana Alias Baru, a high-value target.

In the vicinity of Miran Shah in North Waziristan, security forces successfully fought the Khwarij, leading to the death of eight and injury of six.

The general region of Balgatar, Kech District, Balochistan was earlier the scene of an Intelligence-Based Operation that resulted in the deaths of four terrorists, one of them was a high-value target.

Authorities in Kech District were actively seeking Baru, who had a pivotal role in recruiting members of the so-called Majeed Brigade, particularly suicide bombers.

Among the terrorists’ possessions were weapons and ammo.

In order to eradicate any lingering terrorists in the vicinity, a sanitation operation is currently under progress.

With unwavering resolve, the Pakistani security forces will eradicate the terrorist threat from the nation.

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