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19 hours ago
- Politics
- First Post
Pakistan: 7 killed in deadly armed clashes in Balochistan's Chaman, over a dozen injured
Seven people killed and over a dozen others injured after armed clashes exploded in Chaman, a town in Pakistan-administered Balochistan read more A deadly armed conflict exploded in Pakistan's Chaman on Sunday, killing 7 people and injuring over 12 others. The clashes broke out between two opposing groups in the Pakistan-administered Balochistan province, Ary News reported. Police sources told the Pakistani news outlet that one of the critically injured victims succumbed to injuries later, raising the death toll to 7. It is pertinent to note that Chaman is a precarious border town located in Balochistan near the Afghan frontier. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD As per the report, the conflict demanded an urgent intervention by Frontier Corps (FC) personnel, who somehow managed to stop the fighting. However, the persistence of high tension in the region has led to the blockage of the Quetta-Chaman highway by one of the groups at Qila Abdullah, Ary News reported. This eventually resulted in a massive traffic jam with long queues of stranded vehicles. One among many Soon after the clashes were controlled, local officials, including the Deputy Commissioner of Qila Abdullah, tribal elders, and religious scholars, gathered at the Jungle Pir Alizai police station to evaluate the situation. What makes the matter concerning is the fact that the Chaman armed unrest is the latest in a series of violent incidents that have taken over the province. The town itself faces instability due to tribal arguments and border tensions. However, what makes the incident significant is the fact that the Quetta-Chaman highway blockade that followed has upset trade and travel between Pakistan and Afghanistan, highlighting the importance of the crucial route. The Pakistani authorities noted that efforts are being undertaken to negotiate with the parties involved and reopen the highway. In the meantime, security forces remain on high alert in the region. Amidst the chaos, on Sunday, a video showing the killing of a man and a woman in Balochistan circulated online and drew criticism. The public outrage eventually prompted actions from provincial officials, Ary News reported. The video led the government to send footage to NADRA for biometric analysis. Eventually, officials successfully identified the individuals and tribal ties involved. However, the name of the prime suspect remains hidden. Interestingly, Shahid Rind mentioned that such acts are not authorised by Pakistani law, and tribal councils (jirgas) have no legal standing in resolving criminal matters. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD With inputs from agencies.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Climate
- Indian Express
Heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan kill 54 people in 24 hours
Heavy monsoon rains killed at least 54 people in eastern Pakistan in 24 hours, bringing the total rain-related deaths in the country to 178 over the past three weeks, officials said Thursday. Rainfall has triggered flash floods and inundated several villages as the country experiences 82% more rainfall this month compared to the same period in July 2024, the Pakistan Meteorological Department said. Since June 26, Pakistan has reported 178 deaths from Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the northwest, Sindh in the south and Balochistan in the southwest, officials said. The 54 deaths in the past day occurred in Punjab province, which received 124% more rainfall between July 1 and July 15 than the same period the previous year, forecasters said. Heavy downpours continued Thursday, flooding streets in several urban areas including Rawalpindi and Lahore. Cloudburst in the Jhelum district in Punjab triggered flash flooding, prompting authorities to use boats to evacuate dozens of people. The National Disaster Management Authority issued an updated flood alert Thursday and urged local officials to remain on high alert. Tourists were advised to avoid travel to affected areas where rains could trigger landslides and block highways. Television news footage Thursday showed an army helicopter plucking three members of a family from the roof of their house after they were stranded by a flash flood on the outskirts of Rawalpindi city. More rain is expected in the capital Islamabad, Pakistan-administered Kashmir and other parts of the country, the meteorological department reported. Authorities have warned they cannot rule out a repeat of extreme weather like the 2022 floods that inundated a third of the country, killing 1,737 people.
Mint
3 days ago
- Climate
- Mint
Pakistan journalist swept away in flood fury on camera, shocking visuals show reporter sucked under water
Pakistan: In a shocking video that's gone viral across social media, a man, reportedly a Pakistani journalist, was swept away by raging floodwaters while on a live broadcast near Chahan Dam in the nation's Rawalpindi. The chilling footage shows the reporter neck-deep in the fast moving waters, microphone still in hand, moments before he's pulled by the gushing current. Multiple videos of the same incident across social media captures the exact moment when the journalist— reportedly identified as Ali Musa Raza — was standing in the water, only his outstretched hand visible, till he is dragged into the waters. Pakistan has been reeling under heavy rains, which wreaked havoc in the eastern region of the nation, killing as many as 54 people in the last 24 hours, officials said on Thursday, July 17. The 54 deaths in the past day occurred in Punjab province, which received 124% more rainfall between July 1 and July 15 than the same period the previous year, forecasters said, reported Associated Press. Not just the deaths, but the incessant rains have also triggered flash floods and inundated several villages as Pakistan experiences 82 per cent more rainfall in July 2025 as compared to the same period in July 2024, AP reported, citing the Pakistan Meteorological Department. Cloudburst in the Jhelum district in Punjab triggered flash flooding, prompting authorities to use boats to evacuate dozens of people. People wade through the flooded street after during the monssoon rain in Rawalpindi, Pakistan July 17, 2025. REUTERS/Waseem Khan The National Disaster Management Authority issued an updated flood alert on Thursday urging local authorities to remain on high alert as heavy rains continue. Tourists were advised to avoid travel to affected areas where rains could trigger landslides and block highways. Commuters wade through a flooded street amidst heavy monsoon rains in Rawalpindi on July 17, 2025. Heavy rains have been linked to 54 deaths in the past 24 hours in Pakistan, taking the toll to about 180 since the arrival of the monsoon in late June, the government's disaster agency said on July 17. (Photo by Farooq NAEEM / AFP) Television news footage Thursday showed an army helicopter plucking three members of a family from the roof of their house after they were stranded by a flash flood on the outskirts of Rawalpindi city. More rain is expected in the capital Islamabad, Pakistan-administered Kashmir and other parts of the country, the meteorological department reported.
The Mainichi
4 days ago
- Climate
- The Mainichi
Heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan kill 54 people in 24 hours
ISLAMABAD (AP) -- Heavy monsoon rains killed at least 54 people in eastern Pakistan in 24 hours, bringing the total rain-related deaths in the country to 178 over the past three weeks, officials said Thursday. Rainfall has triggered flash floods and inundated several villages as the country experiences 82% more rainfall this month compared to the same period in July 2024, the Pakistan Meteorological Department said. Since June 26, Pakistan has reported 178 deaths from Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the northwest, Sindh in the south and Balochistan in the southwest, officials said. The 54 deaths in the past day occurred in Punjab province, which received 124% more rainfall between July 1 and July 15 than the same period the previous year, forecasters said. Heavy downpours continued Thursday, flooding streets in several urban areas including Rawalpindi and Lahore. Cloudburst in the Jhelum district in Punjab triggered flash flooding, prompting authorities to use boats to evacuate dozens of people. The National Disaster Management Authority issued an updated flood alert Thursday and urged local officials to remain on high alert. Tourists were advised to avoid travel to affected areas where rains could trigger landslides and block highways. Television news footage Thursday showed an army helicopter plucking three members of a family from the roof of their house after they were stranded by a flash flood on the outskirts of Rawalpindi city. More rain is expected in the capital Islamabad, Pakistan-administered Kashmir and other parts of the country, the meteorological department reported. Authorities have warned they cannot rule out a repeat of extreme weather like the 2022 floods that inundated a third of the country, killing 1,737 people.
Euronews
4 days ago
- Climate
- Euronews
Heavy monsoon rains in east Pakistan kill 54 people in 24 hours
At least 54 people have been killed in 24 hours as heavy monsoon rains lash eastern Pakistan, bringing the total rain-related deaths in the country to 178 over the past three weeks, officials said on Thursday. Rainfall has triggered flash floods and inundated several villages as the country experiences 82% more rainfall this month compared to the same period in July 2024, the Pakistan Meteorological Department said. Since 26 June, Pakistan has reported 178 deaths from Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the northwest, Sindh in the south and Balochistan in the southwest, officials said. The 54 deaths in the past day occurred in Punjab province, which received 124% more rainfall between 1-15 July than the same period the previous year, forecasters said. Heavy downpours continued on Thursday, flooding streets in several urban areas including Rawalpindi and Lahore. Cloudburst in the Jhelum district in Punjab triggered flash flooding, prompting authorities to use boats to evacuate dozens of people. The National Disaster Management Authority issued an updated flood alert on Thursday and urged local officials to remain on high alert. Tourists were advised to avoid travel to affected areas where rains could trigger landslides and block highways. Television news footage on Thursday showed an army helicopter plucking three members of a family from the roof of their house after they were stranded by a flash flood on the outskirts of Rawalpindi city. More rain is expected in the capital Islamabad, Pakistan-administered Kashmir and other parts of the country, the meteorological department reported. Authorities have warned they cannot rule out a repeat of extreme weather like the 2022 floods that inundated a third of the country, killing 1,737 people.
