41 h. ago PHC demands accountability over Swat tragedy, seeks reports on rescue operations

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has called for detailed reports on the availability of helicopters and safety measures for tourists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following the tragic drowning incident in the Swat River. A two-member bench, led by Chief Justice SM Atiq Shah, presided over the proceedings, examining the lapses that led to the loss […]

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5 d. ago Khawaja Asif condemns rescue failure, expresses grief over Swat tragedy

SIALKOT: Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif has expressed his profound sorrow over the tragic loss of lives in Swat, stating that words cannot fully describe the enormity of the tragedy. Speaking to the media after offering condolences to the victims’ families in Daska, Asif described the heart-wrenching scenes where children drowned in front […]

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6 d. ago Khyber Pakhtunkhwa suspends Swat DC over delayed rescue in flood tragedy

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has suspended the Deputy Commissioner of Swat for negligence and delays during rescue efforts in the recent deadly flooding in the region. The action follows widespread criticism over the handling of the emergency response. The provincial government has decided to take strict action against officials who showed carelessness during the flood […]

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6 d. ago CM Maryam slams delayed rescue after Swat tragedy, urges accountability

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow over the tragic drowning incident in Swat that claimed the lives of several family members from Sialkot. She said the heartbreaking loss could have been avoided if timely rescue operations had been in place. In a condolence message to the grieving family, CM Maryam assured them […]

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6 d. ago Punjab minister criticizes KP govt over delayed rescue in Swat tragedy

LAHORE – Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari strongly criticized the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government for failing to dispatch an air ambulance to rescue victims during the tragic Swat incident. She called the delayed response “deeply painful and avoidable.” Speaking to the media, Bukhari said that this was not the first such disaster in Swat, as similar […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan urges global community to hold Israel accountable for Iran aggression

Strongly condemning the unjustified and illegitimate aggression by Israel against Iran, Pakistan on Thursday urged the international community and the United Nations to bear the responsibility to uphold international law, stop this aggression immediately, and hold the aggressor accountable for its actions. “The Israeli military strikes violate the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iran and […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan urges UNSC to stop Israeli aggression, supports Iran’s right to self

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called on the UN Security Council to immediately halt Israel’s “unjustified and illegitimate aggression” against Iran. The appeal was made during an emergency session convened after Israel’s deadly air strikes against Iranian targets, with Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, condemning Israel’s actions and urging accountability. Addressing […]

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4 w. ago Pakistan condemns Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, urging accountability of Tel Aviv

Attacks constitute a blatant violation of international law, sovereignty of Lebanon, and ceasefire agreement of Nov 2024: FO spokesperson ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry on Friday “unequivocally” condemned the Israeli airstrikes on Beirut and southern parts of Lebanon, urging the international community to hold Tel Aviv accountable and take immediate action against the offensive. “The attacks, […]

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