Volunteers rescue flood affected people with help of boat in the flood water at khair muhammad pahwar goht after heavy rain in this areas.
PM praises Pakistan army, officials for evacuation of people from Kumrat
ISLAMABAD, Aug 28 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday praised the Pakistani army and government officials for evacuating the people, stranded in the Kumrat valley due to floods.
In a tweet on his Twitter handle, the PM said he received the information about the successful evacuation of people including students, while he was on a visit to the flood-affected areas in Balochistan.
“Yesterday when I was informed about the stranded people in the Kumrat valley, I directed for utilization of all available resources for their rescue. Pakistan army and officials deserve praise for this,” he added.
PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif to address flood victims shortly: Marriyum
ISLAMABAD, Aug 28 (APP): Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) supremo Nawaz Sharif to address flood victims shortly, said Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Sunday
Using her twitter handle, the minister said that PTV will telecast the address live.
Chances of rain at isolated places: Met dept
ISLAMABAD, Aug 28 (APP): Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD)has indicated chances of rain-wind/thundershower at isolated places in Kashmir, northeast Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit Baltistan and northeast Balochistan during the next 24 hours.
Hot and humid weather is expected in most plain areas of the country.
According to the synoptic situation, a westerly wave was present over western and upper parts of the country.
During the last 24 hours, hot and humid weather prevailed over most parts of the country.
However, rain-wind/thundershower occurred at isolated places in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir ,Gilgit Baltistan, Murree, Kasur and Tharparkar.
The rainfall recorded during the period was Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Kakul 51 mm, Kalam 04, Chitral 03, Drosh 02, Balakot 01, Kashmir: Rawalakot 28, Garhi Dupatta 02, Muzaffarabad 01, Gilgit-Baltistan: Bagrote 26, Babusar 13, Gilgit 12, Chilas 07, Astore 01, Punjab: Murree 14, Kasur 02, Sindh: Mithi and Nagar Parker 03mm.
The highest maximum temperatures recorded were Nokkundi 39 C, Dalbandin, Noor Pur Thal and Bahawalnagar 38 C.
Nasir bags Int’l Squash Tournament title
ISLAMABAD, Aug 28 (APP): World No 115 Pakistan’s Nasir Iqbal clinched the PSF-Combaxx International Squash Tournament for Men here at the Mushaf Squash Complex in Sunday.
Nasir downed his country mate World No 110 Noor Zaman in the final of the championship with a game score of 11-7, 11-7 and 11-6. The match lasted for 33 minutes.
Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) in collaboration with Combaxx Sports, organized PSF-Combaxx International Squash Tournament from August 24 to 28 having a prize money of US$12,000.
Besides 16 Pakistanis, three each international players from Egypt and Malaysia while two from Iran participated in the tournament.
Air Marshal Zulfiqar Ahmad Qureshi, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Training) who was the chief guest at the closing ceremony awarded trophies and prize money to the players.
Squash legend Qamar Zaman, CEO Combaxx Sports Omar Saeed also attended the ceremony along with guests and players.
Army Chief to visit flood-hit areas of Sindh
RAWALPINDI, Aug 28 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa would visit flood-hit areas of Sindh on Sunday and also to interact with ground troops busy in relief activities.
The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that Pakistan Army had established 212 Relief Collection points to support flood affectees.
It included 81 Relief Collection points in Sindh, 73 in Punjab, 41 in Balochistan and 17 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) were functioning.
The Pakistan Army had also established flood Relief donation account to help flood victims.
“The Title of Account – Army Relief For Flood Affectees (Askari Bank GHQ Branch)
Account No -00280100620583,” it said.
In Balochistan, Pakistan Army and Frontier Corps established relief camps in Quetta, Muslim Bagh, Chaman, Sui, Dera Bugti, Sibi, lehri, Nasirabad, Bela, Uthal and Jafar abad areas which were providing food and other amenities.
Moreover, free Medical camps were being established at Quetta, Muslim Bagh, Sui, Dera Bugti, Sibi, Dobandi, Lehri, Sadori, Lakra and Lasbela district for flood victims.
In Punjab, rescue and relief operations were carried out at Dera Ghazi Khan , Rojhan and Layyah where troops provided stranded families with food and other amenities.
In Rajanpur District , relief and rescue efforts were made through number of Helicopter sorties including Harrand tehsil Jampur, Nurpur Majhu wala teh Jampur , Mouza Kaan wala Teh Jampur, Mari jampur, Darbar Sakhi Bor Jampur , Bambli Jampur, Basti Nokhami Jampur , Dera Dildar Teh Rojhan, Dera Jeewan Tehsil Rojhan, Chak Mat No 2 Tehsil Rojhan.
In Sindh, Pakistan Army carried out rescue and relief operations at Khairpur District, Larkana District, Naushero Feroze District, Shikarpur District, Kamber Shadad Kot District, Jacobabad District, Kashmor District, Badin District, Mir Pur Khas District, Sanghar District, Mitiari District, Umerkot District, Hyderabad District, Tando Muhammad Khan District, Thatta District, Jamshoro District, Badin District, Sujawal District, and Dadu District.
Some four medical camps were established at Badin, Sujawal, Thatta and Umerkot. More than 1,700 patients were treated at Badin, Sujawal, Thatta and Umerkot .
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the relief camps, were accommodating 150 individuals, established in flood affected areas of the province.
However, forward placement of troops was carried out at Attock and Abbottabad.
Some four Field Medical Camps were established in flood affected areas where 715 patients were treated.
Some seven Relief Camps were established for flood affectees in Charsadda whereas three Relief Camps were established in each Tehsil of Nowshera District where necessary assistance being provided to Civil Administration.
Minister Naveed Qamar visits rain hit areas of district Tando Muhammad Khan district
HYDERABAD, Aug 28 (APP): Federal Minister for Commerce Syed Naveed Qamar and Special Assistant to CM Sindh for Investment Department and Public Private Partnership Projects Qasim Naveed have visited various union councils of Tando Ghulam Haider Taluka of Tando Muhammad Khan district.
They also visited Mono Technical College and directed to ensure transparent distribution of Rs. 25 thousand to the deserving people under Benazir Income Support Program (BISP).
During their visit to various Union Councils, they also reviewed the rainwater drainage and relief works and directed the concerned officers to solve the drainage problem as soon as possible.
Talking to the rain affectees, Syed Naveed Qamar assured that the government of Sindh was trying day and night to get the people out of their difficulties and relief work was being done by utilizing all the available resources.
He expressed hope that the situation will improve soon.
Deputy Commissioner Tando Muhammad Khan Yasir Bhatti, SSP Abdullah
Memon, Mir Ali Raza, Syed Salar Shah Bukhari, Syed Danish Shah Bukhari
and others were also present on this occasion.
Mobilink pledges Rs1 bn for flood relief activities
PESHAWAR, Aug 28 (APP): Mobilink Microfinance Bank pledged Rs1 billion to initiate relief activities in flood affected areas providing necessary assistance to flood victims, said a press release issued here on Sunday.
The support will include short to mid-term initiatives extending over 12 months.
As part of this immediate rollout, Jazz will work closely with NGOs and the government for distribution of emergency supplies including shelter, food items, and medical supplies.
The relief response also facilitates Jazz customers to direct their charitable donations via SMS and JazzCash. Jazz employees will also be voluntarily contributing to the nationwide relief effort.
CEO Jazz Aamir Ibrahim said, “During this unprecedented time, while our thoughts and prayers are with the flood-affectees, we are also committed to ensure connectivity to aid relief efforts and extend a helping hand to our fellow citizens in terms of emergency supplies. For us it’s an obligation to respond to Pakistan’s time of need and we will go all the way in restoring the lives of those affected.”
Since connectivity is a lifeline during any crisis, a significant part of the support will be focused on continuing zero-rated and subsidized services for access to emergency care, rescue helplines.
The company has also accelerated the sign-up process for JazzCash mobile wallets so that relief can be provided urgently by donors directly to local community members most impacted by the floods.
Jazz has been at the forefront of solving every crisis in Pakistan for the past 27 years and the recent flood is no exception in stepping up its national responsibility.
BISP disburses over six billion rupees among 255,946 families under Flood Relief Cash Assistance
ISLAMABAD, Aug 28 (APP): Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has disbursed over six billion rupees among 255,946 families under the Flood Relief Cash Assistance initiative.
On special Instructions of Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety/ Chairperson BISP Ms. Shazia Marri and with special coordination of State Bank of Pakistan, BISP’s partner banks payment centers are kept open on Sunday(holiday) for the smooth disbursement of payment to flood affectees in Sindh, Balochistan, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
So far a total amount of Rs.6,434,111,806 has been disbursed among 255,946 flood affected families under this programme.
Currently, 38,930 affected families have received Rs.984,007,726 in Balochistan; 154,860 families have received Rs.3,888,417,506 in Sindh; 20,799 families have received Rs. 522,441,500 in KP and 41,357 families have received Rs.1,039,245,074 in Punjab.
The administration of BISP has directed the concerned staff who are present at the campsites to fully cooperate and facilitate the people in their respective regions.
The affected families can send their CNIC number to 8171 for registration in Flood Relief Cash Assistance program and upon receiving payment message they can visit their nearby campsite to receive their payment.
A control Room has also been established at BISP headquarters to ensure smooth payments. People can visit BISP headquarters or contact at 051-9246312 from 08:00 AM to 07:00 PM for the assistance and other related information.
Army troops reach Kumrat for rescuing stranded families: ISPR
RAWALPINDI, Aug 28 (APP): The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Sunday said the first team of Pakistan Army troops have reached on ground Khana Bodosh site to rescue the families stranded in Kumrat due to floods.
The military’s media wing informed that the troops had reached the site where these families were struck.
The follow up army troops have crossed Barikot whereas Pakistan Army aviation helicopters have flown and on their way to the location, it added.