Search For "dawn report"
Pakistan: Flood threat recedes in south Punjab as rescue, relief operation
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The flood situation in Pakistan's South Punjab is gradually improving, with water levels significantly dropping in many areas as authorities declared Jalalpur Pirwala and Alipur tehsils of Multan district safe after a massive flood wave passed through Head Panjnad, easing fears of further de
Read More
Islamabad High Court fast-tracks hearing on Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi senten
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Islamabad High Court accepted a petition for an early hearing on the suspension of sentences for Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi in a £190 million corruption case. The court directed NAB, FIA, and police to submit fresh reports on all pending cases against Khan, Dawn reported.
Read More
At least one killed in blast during cricket match in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, s
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
At least one person was killed in a bomb blast during a cricket match in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Bajaur district on Saturday, Dawn reported, citing the police.
Read More
Pakistan: Floods force suspension of train operations on five sections in
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Floods and heavy rains in Punjab have suspended train services on five sections and damaged power infrastructure, Dawn reported. Pakistan Railways is repairing breached tracks and bridges, while Lesco said over 73,000 consumers were hit, with 13,000 still without electricity. Other Discos al
Read More
Aid pours in as floods wreck northern Pakistan
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The UK and UN have stepped up aid for Pakistan as severe floods hit northern regions and Punjab, with Sindh at risk, Dawn reported. Funds support early warning systems, evacuations, medical aid, and livestock protection. Health advisories warn of waterborne and vector-borne diseases, while n
Read More
Pakistan: Punjab braces for "super flood" as Ravi-Chenab converge; threate
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Punjab braces for severe flooding as the Ravi and Chenab rivers near Khanewal threaten Multan and Muzaffargarh. Over 3,900 villages and 3.7 million people are affected, with 46 dead. Authorities are conducting controlled breaches, running 409 relief camps, and mobilising resources to manage
Read More
Rawalpindi launches five-day anti-polio drive to vaccinate over one millio
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A five-day anti-polio campaign has begun in Rawalpindi to vaccinate over one million children under five. Around 4,731 mobile teams, fixed and transit teams, and 1,800 police personnel are deployed to ensure coverage and security, with special focus on migrant-populated areas, Dawn reported.
Read More
Pakistan: PTI urges Imran Khan to seek overseas aid for flood victims
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
PTI's parliamentary committee backed Imran Khan's decision to boycott by-elections and urged him to appeal to overseas Pakistanis for flood relief funds, Dawn reported. Asad Qaiser warned of economic pressure due to crop losses, while a planned media event with KP CM Gandapur in Islamabad wa
Read More
New polio case in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Tank pushes nationwide tally to 24
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A new polio case in Tank, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, raises Pakistan's 2025 total to 24, mostly in southern KP. The NIH announced a September 15-18 vaccination drive targeting high-risk districts, urging parents to ensure their children complete immunisation, Dawn reported.
Read More
Pakistan: 5 killed in rain-related incidents across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Monsoon rains in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province of Pakistan have resulted in the deaths of five people, including four children, and injured another five within the last 24 hours, Dawn reported, citing data from the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA).
Read More
Pakistan: Ravaging floods disrupt supply chains
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Ravaging floods due to torrential rains in Pakistan have resulted in delays on transport routes, Dawn reported on Sunday.
Read More
Pakistan: Short-term inflation rises 3.57 pc amid surge in food prices
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Short-term inflation in Pakistan, measured through the Sensitive Price Index (SPI), climbed 3.57 per cent year-on-year for the week ending August 28, primarily driven by a sharp rise in prices of perishable food items, Dawn reported, citing official figures released on Friday.
Read More