The federal government on Friday formally activated its high-level Emergency Response Committee on Monsoon Preparedness, constituted on the directives of the prime minister, to strengthen nationwide disaster readiness and inter agency coordination for the 2026 monsoon season. The committee, chaired by Planning Minister, Professor Ahsan Iqbal in its inaugural meeting via video link from the […]
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Emergency declared in Murree after heavy rains
Authorities have intensified emergency and rescue operations in Murree and adjoining areas after heavy rains created an emergency-like situation, with landslides reported at multiple locations. Rescue 1122 has mobilized all available resources, with personnel deployed round the clock to respond to road accidents, medical emergencies and other incidents. Officials said relief and rescue efforts have […]
Emergency and OPD of Jinnah Institute of Cardiology to open soon
Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique on Friday visited the under-construction Jinnah Institute of Cardiology Lahore to review the pace of ongoing development work. The provincial minister was given a detailed briefing on the progress of the project. Maira Ali from the executing agency IDAP and the contractors informed him about various aspects of construction […]
Second snowfall forces weather emergency in Balochistan
Quetta and large parts of Balochistan witnessed the second snowfall of winter, bringing scenic views, biting cold and operational challenges. As residents enjoyed the weather, provincial and federal authorities swung into action to keep roads open and manage emergencies. The second spell of snowfall covered Quetta, Kalat, Mastung, Pishin, Qila Saifullah, Ziarat, Kan Mehtarzai, Muslim […]
Kangana Ranaut slams AR Rahman over film refusal
MUMBAI: Bollywood is witnessing a heated exchange between actor-director Kangana Ranaut and music composer AR Rahman. The controversy erupted after Kangana accused Rahman of refusing to meet her regarding her film Emergency and labeling the project as “propaganda.” Read More: BJP MP Kangana calls NYC mayoral candidate ‘more Pakistani than Emergency, directed by and starring Kangana, is […]
Minister chairs meeting to upgrade emergency dept of Qatar Hospital
A high-level meeting chaired by Sindh Health Minister Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho was held to review and improve emergency services in hospitals across the province, with a special focus on upgrading the Emergency Department of Qatar Hospital, Orangi Town, to international standards. Representatives from Aga Khan University (AKU), CEO Sindh Healthcare Commission Dr. Ahsan Qavi, […]
Memon welcomes agri, climate emergency announced by Center
Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon has welcomed the efforts of Chairman Bilawal Bhutto for the flood victims across the country and said that the vision of Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is a ray of hope for the flood victims. Bilawal Bhutto considers […]
TIKA provides emergency relief in Punjab
The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) has stepped up emergency relief operations in Punjab as devastating floods continue to inundate vast areas across Pakistan. According to TIKA, in the districts of Kasur, Jhang, Bahawalnagar, and Muzaffargarh, TIKA has been distributing hot meals and family hygiene kits to displaced families. At the same time, health […]
Punjab CM condemns cowardly Indian attack, declares emergency
Punjab Chief Minister(CM) Maryam Nawaz Sharif has strongly condemned the cowardly Indian missile attack on the Pakistani soil in the darkness of the night, describing it as an act of aggression that threatens regional peace and stability. In her message, she hailed the Pakistan armed forces for a tit for tat reply. The CM said […]
Sri Lanka renews state of emergency ahead of key vote
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s acting president renewed the country’s state of emergency on Monday ahead of a parliamentary vote to pick a new head of state poll in which he is a leading candidate. Ranil Wickremesinghe automatically became acting president when Gotabaya Rajapaksa resigned last week after fleeing to Singapore. A state of emergency allows troops […]