Rescue 1122 teams in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday safely rescued 12 people stranded in Indus River and successfully contained a massive mountain fire after 29-hour operation. According to Media Coordinator Rescue 1122 Swabi, the water rescue operation was launched near Batakara area of Topi tehsil where all 12 trapped individuals were safely brought back to […]
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Sindh faces water shortage as Irsa maintains allocation policy
Sindh continues to face a significant water shortage as the Indus River System Authority (Irsa) has decided to maintain its policy of equalising water shortages between Punjab and Sindh despite objections from the provincial government. Read More: IRSA rejects Sindh’s less water supply claim According to irrigation officials, Sindh has been experiencing an overall water shortage of 22 per cent […]
Two buried alive while searching for gold in Attock
TAXILA: Two men were killed on Wednesday when a mound of soil collapsed while they were searching for placer gold along the banks of the Indus River near Sojhanda village in Attock, local sources reported. The victims, identified as Tariq Khan and Waheed Khan, both residents of Attock district, died on the spot from the […]
Man dies after chairlift accident in Lower Kohistan
A man lost his life after falling from a chairlift over the Indus River in the Taraiz Banda area of Lower Kohistan on Thursday. The incident occurred when the locally used chairlift, known as a doli, reportedly developed a technical fault. Read More: AC removed over child death in sewage pit, confirms Azma According to […]
Activists march against 27th Amendment and Sindh resource exploitation
HYDERABAD: Activists from the Awami Tehreek (AT) and its women’s wing, Sindhiyani Tehreek (ST), staged a protest march on Sunday against the 27th Amendment, corporate farming, new Indus River canals, honour killings, and exploitation of Sindh’s resources. The march began from Jail Road and concluded at the local press club, drawing participation from political leaders, […]
Sindh on high alert: Murad Ali Shah issues urgent flood warning
Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah warned of possible flooding in the Indus River on Tuesday and Wednesday night. He shared concerns after reviewing updated water flow data from major barrages. The CM instructed authorities to closely monitor embankments and canal systems. He also ordered all relevant departments to stay alert and ready. This warning […]
Shehbaz warns India: “We will fight to protect our water”
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly warned India on Tuesday. He said India cannot take even a drop of Pakistan’s water. Shehbaz made this statement during a ceremony in Islamabad. He emphasized that Pakistan will defend its water rights at all costs. The prime minister warned India that any attempt to snatch water would face serious […]
High-level flood risk at Chashma on the Indus river
The Director General of PDMA has issued a serious warning about a high-level flood risk at Chashma on the Indus River. Currently, low-level floods are reported at Tarbela and Kalabagh, while Chashma faces a medium-level flood. However, the situation at Chashma could worsen with water levels rising further. Authorities are on high alert and continuously […]
Medium flood hits Indus at Kalabagh as monsoon intensifies
A medium-level flood was reported at Kalabagh on the Indus River in Punjab on Friday, following days of heavy monsoon rains and glacial melting. The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) confirmed the flood status and noted low-level flooding at Chashma, Tarbela, Guddu, and Sukkur barrages. Water levels continue to rise in several rivers, raising fears […]
Tarbela spillways opened as flood risk rises in Indus river
The spillways of Terbela Dam have been opened due to a sharp rise in water levels. This step was taken to release extra water from the reservoir. According to Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the move is essential to prevent overflow and protect the dam’s structure. The opening follows heavy monsoon rains that increased inflow […]