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Afghanistan quake toll surpasses 2,200
KABUL: The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan over the weekend rose sharply on Thursday to more than 2,200, making it the deadliest to hit the country in decades, according to a Taliban government toll.…
UK announces over Rs450m aid for Sindh to tackle potential floods
KARACHI: The United Kingdom has announced more than Rs450 million in aid to help Sindh prepare for potential flooding, with funding aimed at strengthening early warning systems, evacuation measures and the provision of emergency supplies.…
Punjab orders survey to assess flood damages
LAHORE: The Punjab government has ordered a survey to assess losses in flood-hit areas and decided to seek the assistance of the Pakistan Army in carrying out the exercise, sources told Dawn on Wednesday.
According to officials, district…
TikToker drowns while filming video in flooded Chenab
MANDI BAHAUDDIN: A young TikToker drowned in the floodwaters of the River Chenab while attempting to record a video, police said on Thursday.
The victim, identified as Owais, was a resident of Chak Abdullah in the Qadirabad police…
ECP postpones by-polls on nine Punjab seats amid floods
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has postponed by-polls on five National Assembly and four Punjab Assembly seats owing to the severe flood situation across the province.
According to a notification, polling has been put…
Shadab Khan resumes gym training after shoulder surgery
KARACHI: Pakistan all-rounder and vice-captain Shadab Khan has resumed gym training as part of his rehabilitation following shoulder surgery in England.
In a video shared on social media, the 25-year-old was seen performing various…
Magnitude 5.9 earthquake jolts parts of KP, Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan late on Thursday, with tremors felt across several parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as well as Rawalpindi and Islamabad, according to the Pakistan Meteorological…
‘Pakistan Can Beat Anyone’, says Bangladesh Head Coach
Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons has cautioned against underestimating Pakistan, describing them as a “dangerous side” capable of beating any team, regardless of recent form.
Speaking to the media in Lahore ahead of the three-match T20I…
Pakistan Ready for Dialogue with India, Says PM Shehbaz in Tehran
Tehran: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday reiterated Pakistan’s willingness to engage in dialogue with India, including on the longstanding Kashmir dispute, in a bid to promote peace and stability in South Asia.
“We want peace… we…
Kuwait Reopens Visas for Pakistanis After 19 Years
In a significant diplomatic and labour market breakthrough, Kuwait has lifted its 19-year-long visa ban on Pakistani citizens, a move expected to create major employment and business opportunities for Pakistanis.
Mustafa Malik, the Focal…