PAKISTAN – Flooding caused by heavy rains in Pakistan have so far killed at least 1,002 people, left over 1,000 others injured and damaged over 12,000 houses according to officials on Thursday. According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), at least 504 people have died in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 300 in northeastern Punjab, 80 […]
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Attacks on Police Stations in Pakistan Leave 3 Dead
PAKISTAN – Three militants were killed an several police officers injured following attacks on police stations in Pakistan according to local reports on Wednesday. Terrorists carried out an attack on the Miryan police station and another checkpoint in the Bannu area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa last night; however, police foiled their attacks, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi […]
Government Helicopter Crash in Pakistan Kills all Onboard
PAKISTAN – All 5 crew members were killed on Monday after a government helicopter crashed in northern Pakistan’s Diamer District of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) region. Faizullah Firaq, Gilgit-Baltistan’s government spokesperson said that the helicopter was being used by the Gilgit-Baltistan government for relief and rescue missions following the recent rains and floods in the region. Firaq […]
Heavy Rains in Pakistan Kill 8
PAKISTAN – At least 8 people died from heavy rains in Pakistan’s Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, bringing the death toll from rain-related incidents to at least 406 since August 5. According to Rescue 1122’s statement on Sunday, heavy rains and strong winds caused widespread infrastructure damage as multiple incidents of damage to trees, walls, and solar panels […]
Karachi Fireworks Warehouse Fire in Pakistan Injures Over 30
PAKISTAN – At least 30 people were reported injured in a Karachi fireworks warehouse fire near Taj Complex on MA Jinnah Road on Thursday – 2 are in critical condition according to Rescue 1122’s statement. The fire caused heavy explosions inside the factory, damaging multiple vehicles parked outside and spreading panic throughout the densely populated […]
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan Granted Bail
PAKISTAN – The former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was on Thursday granted bail in multiple cases according to court records. A three-member bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi granted Khan’s appeal against a Lahore High Court verdict, which rejected his bail application in eight cases related to the 2023 […]
7 Killed After Flash Floods Triggered by Cloudburst Hit Jammu & Kashmir
JAMMU & KASHMIR – At least 7 people lost their lives and dozens others were injured after flash floods triggered by cloudburst hit Jammu and Kashmir. The cloudburst struck the Janglote area of Kathua district during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday. Union Minister Jitendra Singh, who is a member of parliament from Udhampur-Kathua-Doda […]
Death Toll from Pakistan Floods and Landslides Now at Least 344
PAKISTAN – The current death toll from Pakistan floods and landslides is at least 344 as of Saturday, as heavy rains in the country resulted to flash floods and landslides. Most of the dead are in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where the Provincial Disaster Management Authority Khyber Pakhtunkhwa said 328 people were killed. […]
Major Floods in Pakistan Kill at Least 60
PAKISTAN – At least 60 people died and several others went missing after major floods in Pakistan on Friday triggered by heavy rains. Heavy rain and cloudburst caused massive flooding in Tehsil Salarzai area of Bajaur district and washed away several houses, Rescue 1122 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) said in a statement. “So far 60 people […]
Landslides in Northern Pakistan Kill 7
PAKISTAN – Landslides in northern Pakistan on Monday killed at least 7 laborers who were working to restore the water supply. Three others were injured during the incident when they were trying to restore a water channel damaged by recent floods in Danyor city of Gilgit-Baltistan, local government spokesman Faizaullah Faraq told Anadolu. Rescuers struggled […]
Waziristan Explosion in Pakistan Today Kills 2
PAKISTAN – A South Waziristan explosion in Pakistan today (Thursday) left at least 2 people dead and 14 others injured near the Afghanistan border according to local reports. The explosion took place in a market of Wana, the headquarters of South Waziristan, through a remote-controlled device, local police chief Imranullah told reporters. The injured included […]
Terrorist Attacks in Pakistan Kill 8
PAKISTAN – At least 8 people, including 5 security personnel and 3 civilians were killed in multiple terrorist attacks in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province according to local officials on Wednesday. In the Karak district, militants targeted a vehicle carrying paramilitary Frontier Corps personnel. Three soldiers and their driver were killed, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said […]
Islamabad Slams Zelenskyy’s Claim of Pakistanis Fighting for Russia
PAKISTAN – Islamabad on Tuesday slammed Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s claim that there were Pakistanis fighting for Russia in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The Pakistani Foreign Ministry categorically rejected the “baseless and unfounded” allegations of the involvement of Pakistani nationals in the conflict in Ukraine. “To date, Pakistan has not been formally approached by the Ukrainian authorities, […]
K2 Avalanche Kills 1 and Injures 3
PAKISTAN – A Pakistani mountaineer was killed and 3 others injured after a K2 avalanche hit their location. K2 is the second-highest mountain in the world. The Alpine Club of Pakistan confirmed that local mountaineer Iftikhar Hussain died in the avalanche, which struck Camp 1 at around 500 meters (1,640 feet) above the base camp. […]
Death Toll From Pakistan Floods Today at 104
PAKISTAN – The death toll from Pakistan floods today (Saturday) is now at least 104, after 6 more people died in the last 24 hours. According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), two people died in northeastern Punjab, one in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and three in southwestern Balochistan in rain and flood-related incidents. Since […]