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Pakistan Announces Urgent Humanitarian Assistance for Palestine
Rana Atef Under the directive of the prime minister, the government of Pakistan has approved the urgent dispatch of critical humanitarian assistance to support the people of Palestine in distress. The Prime Minister has tasked Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik, Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to arrange two chartered cargo aircrafts, each with a capacity of 100 tons, to deliver essential aid. The NDMA will prepare these aid flights, carrying urgently needed rations and sustenance items, within the next two days. The special flights will be routed through Jordan and Egypt to ensure swift delivery to affected areas. The Deputy Prime Minister, Ishaq Dar and NDMA team will see off the flights from Islamabad. Pakistan's Ambassadors in Jordan and Egypt will coordinate the receipt and onward delivery of the aid to the West Bank and other Palestinian areas, ensuring it reaches those in need efficiently. The Government of Pakistan reaffirms its unwavering commitment to supporting the Palestinian people during this challenging time. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results Arts & Culture Lebanese Media: Fayrouz Collapses after Death of Ziad Rahbani
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Glacial bursts, cloudbursts kill 293 in Pakistan; another monsoon spell looms
ISLAMABAD: At least 293 people have died and over 600 have been injured across Pakistan since late June as glacial lake outbursts, cloudbursts, and relentless monsoon rains triggered catastrophic floods across the country, from the Himalayas to the southern plains. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned of another severe monsoon spell starting July 29, raising fears of fresh flash floods and landslides, especially in northern regions like Swat, Chitral, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Torrential rains have wreaked havoc across the country, sweeping away entire families, burying homes under landslides, and cutting off remote valleys. A sudden cloudburst near Babusar Top and Naran stranded scores of tourists, prompting military-led rescue operations by air and road. Washed-away bridges and blocked highways have hampered relief efforts. The NDMA, provincial agencies, and army teams are on the ground, but operations remain slow and patchy, especially in the hard-to-reach northern areas. Helicopter sorties continue, though poor weather and visibility are disrupting missions. Experts blame successive govts for ignoring climate adaptation and disaster preparedness, despite warnings. 'The pattern is repeating itself — glacial melts, erratic monsoons, unprepared institutions. It's a deadly mix,' said a disaster risk analyst in Islamabad. The crisis echoes the devastating 2022 monsoon floods, which killed over 1,700, submerged a third of the country, and displaced over 30 million people, causing $30 billion in economic losses. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Yet, activists say climate resilience remains absent from Pakistan's national priorities. With more glaciers than any non-polar country, Pakistan faces an increasing frequency of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) due to rising temperatures. Add to that deforestation, poor drainage, and unregulated construction, and experts say even routine monsoons now turn deadly. As another deluge looms, govt has advised evacuations from high-risk zones and warned tourists to stay away from northern areas. But for many already stranded, the warnings have come too late.
Arab News
4 hours ago
- Climate
- Arab News
German biathlete Dahlmeier injured after mountaineering fall in Pakistan, reports say
BERLIN: German biathlete and double Olympic champion Laura Dahlmeier has been at least seriously injured in a mountaineering accident in Pakistan, German media reports citing her management and a Pakistan government spokesperson said on Tuesday. The accident occurred on Monday when Dahlmeier was hit by a landslide in Hushe Valley in the northern mountain range in Gilgit-Baltistan, said spokesperson Faizullah Faraq. Germany's ZDF broadcaster reported that no emergency response had so far reached her. But Faraq said Dahlmeier, according to reports from the remote valley, was taken away by locals from the landslide site. One of her companions, identified as Kraus Marina Eva, was still stuck at the site, he said. Dahlmeier retired from the sport in 2019, aged 25, a year after becoming the first female biathlete to achieve a sprint and pursuit double at the same Olympics. Her management did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment from Reuters. ZDF said that a helicopter overflight on Tuesday had found no signs of life. The rescue operation is under way with the cooperation of the Pakistan army, Faraq said, adding that bad weather meant a helicopter had been unable to reach the site. The country's northern mountainous regions have experienced heavy flooding and landslides, killing several local tourists during the current monsoon spell of rains. Flooding and other rain-related accidents have killed 288 people in Pakistan since the monsoon season began in late June, says the country's National Disaster Management Authority.
Reuters
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Reuters
Biathlete Dahlmeier injured after mountaineering fall in Pakistan, reports say
BERLIN, July 29 (Reuters) - German biathlete and double Olympic champion Laura Dahlmeier has been at least seriously injured in a mountaineering accident in Pakistan, German media reports citing her management and a Pakistan government spokesperson said on Tuesday. The accident occurred on Monday when Dahlmeier was hit by a landslide in Hushe Valley in the northern mountain range in Gilgit-Baltistan province, said spokesperson Faizullah Faraq. Germany's ZDF broadcaster reported that no emergency response had so far reached her. But Faraq said Dahlmeier, according to reports from the remote valley, was taken away by locals from the landslide site. One of her companions, identified as Kraus Marina Eva, was still stuck at the site, he said. Dahlmeier retired from the sport in 2019, aged 25, a year after becoming the first female biathlete to achieve a sprint and pursuit double at the same Olympics. Her management did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment from Reuters. ZDF said that a helicopter overflight on Tuesday had found no signs of life. The rescue operation is under way with the cooperation of the Pakistan army, Faraq said, adding that bad weather meant a helicopter had been unable to reach the site. The country's northern mountainous regions have experienced heavy flooding and landslides, killing several local tourists during the current monsoon spell of rains. Flooding and other rain-related accidents have killed 288 people in Pakistan since the monsoon season began in late June, says the country's National Disaster Management Authority.
Indian Express
5 hours ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Exercise Suraksha Chakra on August 1: Here's how Haryana is preparing for this disaster mock drill
Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi will conduct a large-scale multi-state disaster preparedness mock drill on August 1. As many as 18 districts will participate, including five from Haryana: Gurgaon, Rewari, Faridabad, Nuh, and Palwal. The drill will begin at 9 am with sirens signalling the start of immediate evacuation procedures. Giving details, Haryana Financial Commissioner (Revenue) Dr Sumita Misra said, 'Haryana Department of Revenue and Disaster Management, along with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) will conduct the full-scale mock drill 'Exercise Suraksha Chakra' on August 1. This comprehensive disaster management exercise aims to rigorously assess and strengthen real-time emergency response capabilities in the face of large-scale disasters such as earthquakes and industrial chemical hazards. The exercise involves participation from Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi across 18 districts, alongside the Indian Army's HQ Western Command and HQ Delhi Area.' 'The exercise aims to strengthen inter-agency coordination, validate existing disaster management plans, and rigorously test real-time emergency response capabilities through a unified approach involving administration, armed forces, emergency services, and community stakeholders, Incident Response System (IRS) across all levels, strengthen Emergency Support Functions (ESFs), identify resource gaps,' Dr Misra added. 'This initiative sets a benchmark for disaster resilience in Haryana and is expected to significantly enhance the state's capacity to manage real-life emergencies through proactive planning, effective coordination, and inclusive participation. The exercise will unfold in phases. On July 30, a Table Top Exercise (TTEx) will be conducted simultaneously at Manekshaw Centre and various centres, state and district officials' responders to discuss scenarios and formulate Incident Action Plans (IAPs),' she said. She said the exercise will culminate on August 1 with a full-scale Mock Exercise conducted simultaneously across all participating districts, featuring live simulations at five sites per district: a school, government building, residential area, hospital, and industrial zone. Haryana's District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs) have received directives to activate Emergency Operations Centres (EOCs) and conduct pre-mock awareness campaigns, ensuring the clear demarcation of staging areas, medical aid posts, relief camps, and safe evacuation routes. 'They are also tasked with actively involving Aapda Mitra, Red Cross, NCC, NSS, NYKS volunteers, and NGOs, and coordinating extensively with local stakeholders. Crucially, all risky real-life simulations for civilians will be avoided, with trained personnel from NDRF, SDRF, and Fire Services conducting all rescue operations. Following the exercise, a state-level debriefing and feedback session, chaired by senior officers, will be held to evaluate the exercise,' Dr Misra said. Exercise Suraksha Chakra is part of a nationwide directive from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to conduct large-scale, multi-state, multi-agency preparedness exercises.
