40 h. ago Eight volunteers killed in Gilgit landslide during repair work

At least eight volunteers lost their lives and several others remain trapped after a landslide struck a flood-damaged water channel in Gilgit’s Danyor Nullah. The incident occurred while workers were repairing the channel, police confirmed on Monday. The volunteers were restoring the damaged waterway when a sudden mass of earth collapsed, burying them under debris. […]

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42 h. ago Eight volunteers killed in Gilgit landslide during flood channel restoration  

GILGIT – At least eight local volunteers lost their lives after being buried under debris in a landslide at the

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44 h. ago Landslide in Gilgit’s Danyor Nullah claims eight lives as more deaths feared

GILGIT – Eight volunteers were killed and three others injured after they were hit by a landslide in Danyor Nullah

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3 w. ago Monsoon claims 135 lives across Punjab as fourth spell looms large: PDMA

LAHORE: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) as many as 135 people were killed and 479 were injured so far this monsoon season across Punjab, issuing an alert for the fourth spell of the monsoon season. According to the spokesman for the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the fourth spell of the monsoon season, which […]

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3 w. ago Speeding car kills three, including driver, in Islamabad tragedy

ISLAMABAD – A tragic accident in Islamabad claimed three lives on Sunday when a speeding vehicle struck two women crossing the road, killing them on the spot. The driver of the vehicle also died in the crash, according to Rescue 1122 officials. The deadly incident occurred due to over-speeding and driver negligence, as confirmed by […]

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3 w. ago Vietnam’s Halong Bay boat tragedy claims 38 lives amid storm

The death toll in Vietnam’s Halong Bay boat disaster has risen to 38, making it one of the deadliest recent maritime incidents in the popular tourist area. The tragedy occurred as Storm Wipha approached the region, causing strong winds and dangerous waters. The boat was carrying 53 people when it capsized in rough conditions on […]

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3 w. ago Monsoon fury claims over 200 lives as NEOC issues another alert across Pakistan

Wide-ranging impact-based weather alert warns of potential flash floods, urban inundation, and glacial water surges from July 19 to 25 Punjab reported 123 deaths so far, KP recorded 40, Sindh 21, Balochistan 16, and Islamabad and AJK reported one each ISLAMABAD: At least 202 people, including 96 children, lost their lives in various rain-related incidents […]

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3 w. ago Heavy rains claim dozens of lives in Punjab, emergency declared

LAHORE: Sections 144 have been imposed across Punjab, and a state of emergency declared in several districts, after torrential monsoon rains triggered flooding that has claimed the lives of at least 60 people in the last 24 hours. Authorities have warned of more rainfall over the next few days, as the National Disaster Management Authority […]

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3 w. ago Torrential rains claim 63 lives in Punjab — emergency declared

Heavy monsoon rains have caused massive flooding across Punjab, forcing the government to declare a rain emergency in several districts. In the last 24 hours, at least 63 people have died, and nearly 300 have been injured. The Punjab Disaster Management Authority confirmed fatalities in Lahore, Faisalabad, Okara, Pakpattan, and Sahiwal. Families of the deceased […]

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3 w. ago President, PM condemn Kalat terror attack, vow justice for victims

ISLAMABAD, July 16 — President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Kalat, Balochistan, that claimed the lives of innocent passengers traveling from Karachi to Quetta. The attack was carried out by Indian-backed group “Fitna-ul-Hindustan”, according to official sources. In their statements, both leaders expressed deep grief and […]

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4 w. ago After admitting ‘security failure’, calls grow for IoK governor’s resignation

India’s opposition parties have intensified calls for the resignation of Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, following his admission of a “security failure” in the deadly Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 lives in April. On April 22, 2025, a terrorist attack in the hill station of Pahalgam in Indian-occupied Kashmir (IoK) killed 26 tourists. […]

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4 w. ago Swat tragedy report submitted, reveals major gaps in safety measures

A 384-page inquiry report on the recent Swat River tragedy was submitted to the Peshawar High Court during a hearing on Tuesday. The report highlights significant gaps in river safety planning and flood preparedness by government departments. It also includes details of the response efforts following the incident that claimed multiple lives. According to the […]

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4 w. ago Deadly heatwave in Spain claims over 1,100 lives in just two months

Spain has experienced a deadly heatwave in recent months. The Environment Ministry reported that 1,180 people died between May 16 and July 13, 2025 due to extreme heat. This is a big jump from 114 deaths during the same period last year. Most of the victims were women over the age of 65, highlighting how […]

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4 w. ago Over 100 dead, including 53 children, in monsoon rains across Pakistan

Recent monsoon rains across Pakistan have tragically claimed the lives of over 100 people, including 53 children, according to official figures cited by international news agencies. From June 26 to July 14, torrential rains and severe weather caused widespread flooding and damage in multiple provinces, overwhelming local infrastructure and emergency services. The majority of deaths […]

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4 w. ago Monsoon rains kill 16 in Balochistan as Indus river water levels rise

Heavy monsoon rains have claimed at least 16 lives in Balochistan, including women and children, while injuring 8 others in various rain-related incidents. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the tragic deaths occurred in districts such as Zhob, Ziarat, Musakhel, Khuzdar, Loralai, Lasbela, and Kohlu. Since June 28, torrential downpours and flash floods […]

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last month Human papillomavirus: The unfolding tragedy of a preventable cancer

In Pakistan, cervical cancer silently claims thousands of lives each year. Over 5,000 women are diagnosed annually, many at advanced stages when treatment options are limited and outcomes are poor. The tragedy lies not just in the numbers but in the fact that most of these deaths are preventable. The cause of cervical cancer is […]

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