The fourth spell of monsoon rains is set to begin today in Punjab, bringing heavy showers to multiple districts including Lahore, Faisalabad, and Rawalpindi. According to the Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), this spell will last until July 25 and is expected to be more intense than the previous ones, raising concerns of flooding. The […]
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Flash flood fear: NDMA issues red alert for Punjab, KP & Balochistan
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a flash flood alert for Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan. Heavy monsoon rains, expected to persist through July 17, could trigger flooding across low-lying plains and hilly regions. In Punjab, cities like Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, and Faisalabad are at risk of significant water accumulation, especially in drainage-challenged […]
Rare white tiger and lion cub rescued in Faisalabad wildlife raid
Punjab Wildlife Rangers seized a rare white tiger and an African lion cub in Faisalabad on Tuesday. The animals were kept illegally without the required legal permits. The operation followed a tip-off from local sources, prompting swift action by wildlife officials. The white tiger was safely relocated to Lahore Safari Zoo, where it will receive […]
Heavy rains to lash Pakistan as PMD warns of flash floods and landslides
According to the PMD, isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall may lead to dangerous flash floods in local streams and nullahs across hilly areas such as Murree, Galliyat, Mansehra, Swat, and parts of Balochistan. There is also a high chance of landslides in vulnerable mountainous regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Kashmir, which could block roads […]
Heavy rain predicted across Punjab on Ashura; citizens urged to stay alert
A new monsoon spell has entered Punjab, bringing with it a forecast of heavy rain across several cities on Ashura (10th Muharram). The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned that downpours could affect Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Faisalabad, and nearby regions. The current weather system is expected to continue until July 10, possibly causing a rise […]
Pakistan, Japan sign $3.5 million deal to install smart water meters in Faisalabad
In a significant step toward urban sustainability, Pakistan and Japan have signed a ¥510 million (approximately $3.5 million) agreement for the installation of smart water meters in Faisalabad. The funding comes under Japan’s Economic and Social Development Program, aimed at supporting infrastructure and public service improvements in partner countries. The project will see around 8,000 […]
Fire Rescuer declared ‘Hero Faisalabad 2022’
FAISALABAD: District administration has declared an employee of Punjab Emergency Services (Rescue 1122) fire rescuer Abdul Rehman as “Hero Faisalabad 2022” because he had brought down an irritated man safely from rooftop of Clock Tower. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Imran Hamid Sheikh went to the residence of rescuer Abdul Rehman situated at Mohallah Siddique Abad Narwala […]
Over 50,000 babies born in Faisalabad in 10 days: report
Punjab’s Local Government Department has announced that it has registered over 262,000 newborns in just 10 days as part of a birth registration campaign. According to details, 34,672 newborn boys and girls have been registered in the Lahore Division alone. Ensuring that children are registered at birth is important as it helps to establish their […]
Old record of irrigation dept burnt
FAISALABAD: Old record was burnt to ashes due to fire incident in the record room of Irrigation Department Faisalabad. Rescue 1122 spokesman said on Friday that sweepers of the department set waste material on fire after cleaning the office but it engulfed the nearby record room. As a result, old record, furniture and other […]
IG Punjab directed for crackdown against proclaimed offenders and court absconders across the province
WEB DESK: On the direction of IG Punjab proclaimed offenders and absconders across the province, Rao Sardar Ali Khan, crackdown against proclaimed offenders and court absconders is underway across the province. A total of 18815 proclaimed offenders and 12025 court absconders were arrested during the year. 810 proclaimed offenders and 2301 court absconders were […]