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LAHORE: Southern Punjab is facing an escalating flood emergency as rivers overflow, embankments break, and authorities warn of further breaches that could displace tens of thousands more residents. The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has directed urgent evacuations from flood-prone districts such as Muzaffargarh, Lodhran, Rajanpur, Liaquatpur, and Rahim Yar Khan, stressing that residents in riverbeds must be relocated to safe areas without delay. PDMA DG Irfan Ali Kathia said all evacuees will be provided food, water, and medical facilities in relief camps, adding that police will assist in moving those unwilling to leave. He emphasised that the protection of…
Punjab has begun formulating its long-term Forest Vision 2050, aiming to prioritise forest conservation and ecological balance rather than treating forests solely as a source of timber. The initiative seeks to make forests a central pillar in tackling climate change and strengthening ecological resilience. To draft this vision, the Punjab Forest Department has partnered with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), which organised a two-day planning workshop in Lahore. The event brought together national and international experts, government officials, academics, and community representatives to contribute proposals. Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb inaugurated the opening session alongside IUCN Asia’s Dr.…
KARACHI: In yet another historic session on Wednesday, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) rose to a new record high, driven by investor interest in selective stocks of fertiliser, energy and banking sectors. The benchmark KSE-100 index advanced 457.27 points, or 0.29%, and settled at 157,020.80.During the day, the index oscillated between the high of 157,479.42 and the low of 156,079.53. The market saw a couple of dips earlier in the day, but after that the index continued to move north, reaching the intra-day high after midday. Expectations of economic stability and a favourable policy direction instilled confidence in institutional and…
In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, (L-R) Russia’s President Vladimir Putin walks with China’s President Xi Jinping and North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un before a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II, in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square on September 3, 2025.Sergey Bobylev | Afp | Getty ImagesThe potential threat arising from an “anti-Western alliance” is reaching unsettling levels, according to a top security expert — with analysts warning Washington and its allies should not underestimate the significance of warming relations between China, North Korea, India…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday revealed a special compensation package for flood-affected people, while outlining key infrastructure plans for long-term protection. At a relief camp in Jalalpur Pirwala City, the chief minister declared that heirs of those who lost lives in the floods would receive Rs1 million each. Homeowners who lost their property entirely will also get Rs1 million, while those with partial damage will be granted Rs500,000. Livestock owners won’t be ignored, Maryam said, adding, families losing large animals will receive Rs500,000, and those losing small animals will be given Rs50,000. “I am Nawaz Sharif’s daughter, and I…
An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 10, 2025 shows a view of Jianjiangyan Irrigation System in southwest China’s Sichuan Province. Four Chinese sites have been added to the World Heritage Irrigation Structures (WHIS) list, according to the Ministry of Water Resources.The four Chinese sites, namely Chishan Lake Irrigation System, Yuanyang Hani Terraces, Jianjiangyan Irrigation System, and Mentougou Ancient Canals of Yongding River, were selected to join a new batch of sites added to the WHIS register during the ongoing 76th International Executive Council Meeting of the International Commission on Irrigation & Drainage (ICID), according to the ministry. The meeting…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday took notice of the flood situation in Karachi and parts of Sindh, directing the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to extend full support in relief efforts. In a statement from the PM Office, the premier called for coordinated action between the NDMA and the Sindh Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) to ensure effective rescue and rehabilitation operations. “The federal and Sindh governments are fully mobilised to deal with the flood situation,” he said, stressing that helping affected families should be the top priority. He also expressed sorrow over the deaths caused by flooding in Gadap…
Keith Rabois of Khosla Ventures attends Day 3 of TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2013 at San Francisco Design Center on September 11, 2013 in San Francisco, California.Steve Jennings | Getty ImagesOpendoor, the online real estate platform that’s seen a surge of retail investor interest in recent months, said Wednesday that it’s tapped former Shopify executive Kaz Nejatian as CEO and named co-founder Keith Rabois as chairman.The stock popped 30% in extended trading, and is now up more than fifteenfold since hitting its record low in June.Rabois, a partner at Khosla Ventures, helped launch Opendoor in 2014, along with a group that…
A suspect in the killing of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk in Utah is in custody, FBI Director Kash Patel said on Wednesday evening.Patel’s announcement came hours after Kirk, 31, died after being shot while speaking to a crowd of several thousand people at Utah Valley University in Orem, where he had just been asked about mass shootings.”The subject for the horrific shooting today that took the life of Charlie Kirk is now in custody,” Patel wrote in a tweet.”‘Thank you to the local and state authorities in Utah for your partnership with @fbi. We will provide updates when able.”Patel…
The United States has approved a relief assistance package for Pakistan in the wake of recent devastating floods, marking the first international aid initiative of its kind under the Trump administration, state-run Pakistan Television reported. According to the US State Department, the funding will provide food, shelter and other emergency support in flood-affected regions. The US government said it would work in coordination with Pakistani authorities and trusted humanitarian organisations to deliver the aid. US Central Command has already dispatched an initial consignment of emergency supplies. Jeremy Levin, a senior State Department official overseeing foreign assistance and humanitarian affairs, said Washington…