Sunday, August 28th, 2022
119 more people died due to the worst floods in the country: NDMA
ISLAMABAD, AUG 28 (DNA) — The worst floods in the country continued, 119 more people died in one day. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) released details of the damage. According to the report, the total number of deaths has exceeded 1000, so far 348 children have lost their lives in the flood disasters. More than 1500 people were injured, 800,000 cattle were killed and 1000,000 houses were damaged. Streams and bridges were swept away, 3,451 kilometers of roads and 149 bridges were damaged. In total, around 6 million people were affected,Read More
KP minister visits flood control room
PESHAWAR, Aug 28 (APP):Provincial Minister for Relief, Rehabilitation & Settlement Mohammad Iqbal Khan, chief secretary and additional chief secretary visited provincial flood control room on Sunday. During the visit, they reviewed steps taken by the provincial government for rescue operation and relief activities for the flood affected people. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Dr Shehzad Bangash directed the acceleration of the pace of relief activities in flood affected areas and directed concerned departments to initiate steps in this regard. He said that the control room hadRead More
Egypt dims lights to boost foreign reserves
Cairo, Aug 28 (AFP/APP):An economic crisis spurred by the Ukraine war is casting darkness upon Egypt’s streets, as the government dims lights to free up energy for export and bolster hard currency reserves. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine had an immediate impact on Egypt, the world’s biggest wheat importer which has relied on the ex-Soviet states for over 80 percent of its grain. Egypt, which turned to the International Monetary Fund for a loan after the war erupted, is pumping more natural gas abroad to increase its foreignRead More
India coach Dravid recovers from Covid to take charge in UAE
DUBAI, AUG 28: India head coach Rahul Dravid has taken charge of the team in the United Arab Emirates for the Asia Cup campaign after recovering from Covid-19, the country’s cricket board (BCCI) said on Sunday. India batting great Dravid tested positive on Tuesday before the team’s departure to the UAE for the six-team Twenty20 tournament. The BCCI had named VVS Laxman, who heads the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru, as assistant coach in Dravid’s absence. Dravid “has tested negative for Covid-19 and has joined the team in Dubai” while Laxman hasRead More
Power shutdown notice
FAISALABAD, Aug 28 (APP):Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) has issued power shutdown schedule for Monday due to necessary repair, maintenance and expansion of electricity lines. According to the schedule, power supply from M Ali Street, GIC, Barkatpura, Nisar Colony, Malik Ghee Mills, Pepsi and Miani feeders linked with 132-KV Sammundri Road grid station will remain suspended from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. while Yasrab, Manzoor Park, Civil Lines, Farooq Abad, Abdullahpur, Nishat Mill, Fatehabad, Pepsi and Dastgir Colony feeders originating from 132-KV OTP grid station will observe shutdown fromRead More
US Drones strikes: Afghan Minister accuses Pakistan
Shamim Shahid PESHAWAR The rifts amongst the ranks of Taliban, governing Afghanistan confirmed when defense minister accused Pakistan for extending help to United States in Drones strikes in that war affected country. During a press conference, Mullah Muhammad Yaqoob Akhund, defense minister in the Emirate Islami Afghanistan has directly accused Pakistan of allowing its airspace for US drone operations against Afghanistan and demanded that the neighboring country to stop doing so. “We do not have accurate information in this regard because our radar system was destroyed by American forces duringRead More