Book lovers selecting old books on a roadside stall in the city
River Kabul continues to flow in low flood: FFC
ISLAMABAD, Jul 02 (APP):The Federal Flood Commission (FFC) has said that River Kabul continues to flow in low flood at Nowshera while rivers Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej are flowing normal.
According to the daily FFC report issued on Sunday, the existing Combined Live Storage of the country’s major reservoirs of Tarbela, Chashma and Mangla is 7.135 MAF of 13.443 MAF.
According to Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) Lahore, trough of Westerly Wave over Kashmir and adjoining areas has earlier moved away eastwards, whereas seasonal low continues to prevail over Northwestern Balochistan.
Mild Moist Currents from Arabian Sea are penetrating into upper parts of the country up to 3000 feet.
For the next 24 hours, mainly dry weather has been predicted by FFD, Lahore over most parts of the country.
However, thunderstorm/rain of Light to Moderate Intensity at isolated places is expected over Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan (Kalat Division) and over the upper catchments of all the major rivers during the same period.
A fresh rain bearing system of Moderate to Heavy Intensity is likely to affect the upper catchments of all the major Rivers along with Suleiman range, from July 5. As a consequence, flash flooding in the Hill Torrents of D.G. Khan Division and local nullahs of Northern Balochistan including small rivers of Bannu, Kohat and D.I. Khan Divisions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is expected.
Children enjoying swings with their family members in Bagh e Jinnah
1st post Hajj flight carrying 361 Hujjaj arrives in Karachi
KARACHI, Jul 02 (APP): The first post Hajj Flight No. PK-832 carrying around 361 Hujjaj from Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, reached Jinnah International Airport –Karachi on Sunday.
The Sindh Governor Mohammed Kamran Khan Tessori welcomed the Hujjaj and put garlands on them upon their arrival.
The first post Hajj flight arrived in the city at around 3:35pm.
According to a PIA Spokesman, around 268 flights will bring 61,467 Hujjaj back to the country and the post Hajj flight operation will continue until August 02.
Visitors viewing displayed artworks at Lahore Museum
Labourers taking nap on footpath during a hot day in the city
Gypsy men making a makeshift home along the roadside
Youngsters enjoying the mechanical swing ride at Fun Land Park
Naila, Samina first Pak women to summit Nanga Parbat
ISLAMABAD, Jul 02 (APP):Naila Kiani and Samina Baig on Sunday became the first Pakistani women to scale the majestic Nanga Parbat, standing tall at an inspirational height of 8,125 meters.
Naila climbed Nanga Parbat at 10:18am today” Secretary Alpine Club of Pakistan, Karrar Haidri told APP.
“She has now ascended seven of the enormous 8,000-meter peaks on the planet, establishing her as one of the most talented climbers of our time,” he added.
The legendary Everest, the difficult K2, the commanding Lhotse, the perilous Annapurna, the elusive G1, and the G2 are just a few of the mountains she has conquered before.
Numerous mountaineers and adventure fans all over the world are inspired by Naila Kiani’s unwavering resolve, unmatched abilities, and unwavering attitude.
“Naila serves as a bright example of how people can overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles,” Haidri added.
Naila’s feat was followed by Samina Baig, who along with compatriot man mountaineer Rizwan Dad summited the peak at 11:08am.Meanwhile, eight other climbers also made it to the top of the peak.
Eid Muhammad, Ahmed Baig, Waqar Ali, Saeed Karim, Liaqat Karim, Shah Daulat ascended the peak without supplemental oxygen. Wajid Nagri and Suzzane also climbed the peak.
People fill their pots with clean drinking water from water tap.
