66 h. 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 d. ago Azma slams Gandapur’s ‘theatrics,’ reaffirms Punjab’s commitment to development

Information Minister condemns PTI’s history of violence and divisive politics, pointing to Gandapur’s silence on Punjabis martyrdom in Balochistan and Swat tragedy LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari on Sunday strongly reacted to KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur’s statement, warning that while he was welcomed as a peaceful visitor, any attempt to bring armed […]

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4 d. ago Swat tragedy inquiry report reveals negligence across multiple departments

PESHAWAR: Shocking revelations have surfaced in the official inquiry report into the Swat tragedy, exposing severe lapses by multiple government departments and individual officials, according to insider sources. The report identifies that the District Emergency Officer of Rescue 1122 in Swat was on leave without prior notification at the time of the incident. Furthermore, the […]

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4 d. ago Swat tragedy report uncovers widespread negligence by multiple departments

PESHAWAR – An official inquiry report into the Swat tragedy has revealed shocking lapses in the handling of the incident, pointing fingers at several government departments and key officials. The investigation has exposed severe negligence, which has raised questions about the readiness of local authorities during emergencies. One of the most critical findings was that […]

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6 d. ago Dillydallying in Dr Aafia case may land the PM and cabinet in contempt of court: IHC

Court expresses displeasure over govt’s failure to submit a report regarding its refusal to assist in Dr Aafia’s case before a US court ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday warned of initiating contempt of court proceedings against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and members of the Federal cabinet over the government’s failure to submit […]

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6 d. ago SBCA officials blamed for Karachi’s Lyari building collapse that killed 27, police tell court

KARACHI -Police on Friday submitted a preliminary investigation report to the court regarding the tragic building collapse in Karachi’s Baghdadi

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6 d. ago Islamabad high court warns action against PM over Dr. Aafia Siddiqui case

ISLAMABAD — The Islamabad High Court expressed strong anger at the federal government for failing to submit a report on Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s release, health, and return to Pakistan. The court hinted at possible action against the Prime Minister and federal ministers for contempt of court. During the hearing, Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan questioned […]

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8 d. ago Swat tragedy deepens: Court demands explanation on helicopter non

The Peshawar High Court took serious notice of the Swat incident. The court questioned why two helicopters were not used during the event. It demanded clear answers from the authorities responsible. This has raised many questions about the response and safety measures taken. The public and media are eagerly awaiting the official explanation. The court […]

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Negligence in Swat: PHC summons top officials after death of 17 tourists

The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Wednesday took serious notice of the recent tragedy in Swat where 17 tourists lost their lives due to alleged negligence by authorities. During a hearing on the incident, Chief Justice SM Atiq Shah and Justice Faheem Wali summoned the Commissioners of Malakand, Hazara, Kohat, Dera Ismail Khan and other […]

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2 w. ago Action underway against negligence in Swat flood tragedy, says Saif

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Advisor Barrister Dr. Saif has confirmed that action is being taken against those found negligent in the recent Swat flood tragedy. He made these remarks during a visit to a bereaved family in Mardan who lost three members in the disaster. Dr. Saif, accompanied by a government delegation, expressed deep condolences and […]

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2 w. ago PDMA warns of flash floods, issues flood control directives to Punjab officials

LAHORE: In response to the ongoing monsoon rains that have caused significant damage and fatalities, Punjab’s Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has taken swift action to protect citizens from the potential threat of flash floods. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has ordered comprehensive safety measures following the deadly Swat River tragedy, where heavy rains and swelling […]

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2 w. ago Khawaja Asif blames KP government for failing to prevent Swat tragedy

SIALKOT – Federal Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has expressed deep sorrow over the Swat tragedy, saying there are no words to fully describe the pain caused by the incident. He offered condolences to the families of the victims while speaking to the media. Asif criticized the rescue operations, saying children drowned in front of […]

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Swat tragedy sparks crackdown on illegal hotels as KP flood death toll hits 20

SWAT – Authorities in Swat launched a major crackdown on illegal hotels built along the Swat River after a tragic incident claimed 12 lives. The action follows heavy rain and flooding that swept away a group of tourists during a picnic. The local administration began demolishing unauthorized structures on Sunday to restore the river’s natural […]

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2 w. ago Another Tragedy after Swat as Four of Family swept away in Zhob flash flood (VIDEO)

ZHOB – Another heartbreaking incident comes after recent Swat River tragedy that claimed 17 lives, flash floods have once again

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2 w. ago Punjab assembly passes condemnation resolution over Swat tragedy

LAHORE – The Punjab Assembly has unanimously passed a condemnation resolution against the tragic incident in Swat, where 18 members of a single family were swept away by the river’s sudden flooding. Chief Whip Rana Arshad tabled the resolution, which expressed deep sorrow over the June 27 incident. According to the resolution, 13 members of […]

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2 w. ago KP cracks down on illegal riverbed hotels after Swat tragedy claims 11 lives

SWAT – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched a large-scale operation to demolish illegal hotels and buildings constructed along the Swat River, after a tragic incident claimed the lives of 11 tourists from Sialkot. Seventeen members of a family were swept away by a sudden rise in river water while picnicking near the riverbank. So […]

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2 w. ago Attaullah Tarar Blames PTI’s Failed System for Swat River Tragedy

ISLAMABAD – Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar strongly criticized the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) government over delays in the Swat River rescue operation, blaming Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) 12-year governance for the tragedy. Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, Tarar said the heartbreaking incident in Swat had left the entire nation in grief, with the Prime […]

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2 w. 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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