6 h. 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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4 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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5 d. ago Heavy Rainfall To Hit Most Parts Of Country Over Next Two Days: Met Office

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued an alert for heavy rainfall across multiple regions of the country over the next two days, with significant downpours expected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, northeast Punjab, Azad Kashmir, and parts of Balochistan. The monsoon rains, which are vital for agriculture and water replenishment, bring both relief and potential hazards, […]

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9 d. 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Celebrities mourn Swat river tragedy, call out system failures and demand accountability

The heartbreaking drowning of 11 tourists in Swat River has triggered widespread grief and outrage across Pakistan, with several celebrities and athletes using social media to voice their sorrow and frustration. The tragic incident occurred near Mingora on Friday morning, where 17 people, including women and children, were swept away by flash floods following heavy […]

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2 w. 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 Death toll rises to 10 in Swat river tragedy as another body found

SWAT: Rescue workers have recovered the body of another tourist who drowned in the Swat River, raising the death toll to 10. The incident occurred after a sudden surge of water trapped dozens of people across various spots along the river. According to local authorities, around 70 tourists got stranded early yesterday when a flash […]

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