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Pakistan Floods: 19 People Die In Last 24 Hours, Death Toll Nearing 1,200
As many as 19 persons died in the last 24 hours in Pakistan to the ongoing flood condition, on September 2. With this, the death toll has gone up to 1,186, since June 14. In the last 24 hours, 12 died in Sindh, four in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and three in Balochistan. Notably, the deceased include nine children. Also, the floods have hit over 80 districts wrecking havoc.
Tags: Pakistan, Floods, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan
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China Despatches 2 Military Cargo Aircrafts To Provide Aid To Flood-Hit Pakistan
Coming to Pakistan’s aid amid the grim flood situation across the country, China has despatched two large military cargo aircrafts to deliver supplies. The aircrafts left from Southwest China’s Sichuan, and are capable of carrying over 60 tonnes of cargo. The aircraft is scheduled to deliver 3,000 tents and other aid to Pakistan. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao said that China will continue to provide “much needed” help to Pakistan… read-more
Tags: China, Pakistan, Floods, Xi Jinping, Shehbaz Sharif
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Pakistan Floods: Railway Services Suspended In Balochistan For 10 Days
The flood situation in Pakistan’s Balochistan continues to stay grim, with the Railways services having been suspended for 10 days. However, railway authorities are likely to extend the suspension, stating that the situation will mostly remain the same even after 15 days. This has come after, owing to floods, the Naseerabad railway track was washed away and Harak railway bridge was damaged.
Tags: Pakistan, Balochistan, Pakistan floods, Railways Suspended, flash floods
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Pakistan Incurred $10 Bn Loss Due To Floods, Says FM Miftah Ismail
Pakistan’s Finance Minister Miftah Ismail stated that the country has incurred a loss of at least USD 10 billion due to unprecedented flash floods. The loss has been inflicted on various sectors of the country’s economy. The figure quoted by Ismail is just an estimation, and after the assessments the amount is expected to escalate. Meanwhile, PM Shehbaz Sharif has called for a Mukti-party meeting to discuss course of action.
Tags: Pakistan, Pakistan Economy, Miftah Ismail, flash floods, Shehbaz Sharif
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Team India Wins T20I Against Arch-Rival Pakistan, Netizens Applaud
Team India made victory against the arch-rival Pakistan in the South Asia Cup 2022, on August 28. In the match, the Rohit Sharma-led Indian squad scored 148 runs with 5 wickets in 19.4 overs. Chasing the target, team India's Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja's crucial partnership in the last few balls took the team to victory against Pakistan. The Cricket Fraternity and netizens lauded India's performance and the win.
Tags: Indian Squad, Pakistan, South Asia Cup 2022, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya
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Death Toll In Pakistan Surpasses 1,000 As Rain Continues To Bring Floods
At least 1,033 people have died and 1,527 have been wounded in Pakistan as a result of rainfall and floods since June, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Nearly 119 people have perished and 71 have been wounded in the previous 24 hours. A total of 949,858 dwellings have been damaged or destroyed. Floods have affected at least 110 districts in Pakistan, with 72 of them declaring catastrophe.
Tags: Pakistan, Floods, Death toll, HEAVY RAINFALL, islamabad
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Amid Pakistan Floods, Pakistani-American Community Leaders Says ‘No, This Is No Time For Party Politics’
Pakistani-American community leaders urged people not to give to Prime Minister's fund and emphasized that now is not the time for party politics. "No, this is no time for party politics," Johnny Bashir, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf branch in Washington, stated. The leaders asked the people to rise beyond party politics and focus on assisting flood victims. This comes after Pakistan government requested Pakistani-American community to assist… read-more
Tags: Pakistan, Floods, Pakistani-American community leaders, party politics, Washington
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BSF Troops Shoot Pakistani Drug Smuggler While Attempting To Cross Border
In Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district, across the International Border (IB), Border Security Force (BSF) troops shot a Pakistani intruder, informed officials on August 25. According to the BSF spokesperson, the intruder was trying to smuggle drugs into the border. Reportedly, the intruder suffered bullet wound, and managed to flee the spot. The officials found blood stains on the spot he was shot.
Tags: Pakistan, Smuggler, J&K, Samba, international border
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Protests Break Out In Pakistan’s Rawalpindi Against Inflated Electricity Bills
Protests broke out in several places of Pakistan’s Rawalpindi, against inflated electricity bills, on August 24. According to the local media, the protestors blocked GT road and Marrir Chowk. The protestors were seen burning electricity bills out of anger, and demanded the government to abolish all taxes of electricity. Pakistan PM Shehbaz Shariff had said that efforts are being put to solve the ongoing energy crisis in the country.
Tags: rawalpindi, Energy Crisis, Inflated Electricity Bill, Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif
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Pakistani Diplomat Booked For Sexual Harassment In Spain
Consul General of Pakistan and senior Pakistani Diplomat in the Spanish city of Barcelona has been booked for charges of sexual harassment. The diplomat identified as Mirza Salman Baig, has been accused of sexual harassment by a local staffer of the consulate. The complainer remains anonymous, and she lodged a complaint with Pakistan ambassador Shujat Rathore in Madrid. Further details are awaited.
Tags: Pakistan, consul general, World news, Spain
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