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Diminishing cotton production affecting textile sector

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By Qazi Iftikhar Ahmad

MULTAN, Aug 18 (APP): The breathable cotton fabric makes suitable attire given the hot weather conditions which at times turn extreme and is still the choice fabric for many whether at home in casual mood or out to enjoy a party. However, the fluffy cotton flowers that used to dominate the South Punjab landscape are not that much dominating these days. And textile sector does not like the story to go this way.
Khawaja Muhammad Usman, an Industrialist associated with textile and former president of Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) said that Pakistan agriculture does not grow as much cotton as the textile millers’ need, to spin, weave and stitch enough yarn, fabric and garments that can turn cotton chain into a smart forex earning machine. The operations chain of cotton economy employs a larger work force from field to ginning factories and onward to textile mills and garment factories.
Pakistan’s total work force, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) survey 2020-21, was 71.76 million out of which 67.25 million were employed. Over 37.4 per cent were associated with agriculture, and 37.2 per cent in services sector. Some 25.4 per cent human resources earn working for industry, a significant portion of which is associated with textiles.
They earn livelihood for families by developing products ranging from yarn, towels, bed sheets, fabric, garments, sports garments that fetch dollars from lucrative foreign markets and this national scale effort contributes 60 per cent in the total yearly export earnings for Pakistan.
Recently, Vice President, Pakistan Central Cotton Committee (PCCC), Dr. Yusuf Zafar raised concerns over the statistics of ongoing cotton season and forecast the production would likely be around 6-7 million bales, far below what the textile sector and the overall national economy expected.
He attributed the decline to a smaller cultivation area, prolonged heatwaves, unexpected rains, and severe whitefly infestations. It would be far below the textile industry’s demand of 16 million bales and the shortfall will necessitate the import of approximately 5-6 million bales, the PCCC top scientist said.
The PCCC media focal person and head of CCRI technology transfer wing Sajid Mahmood recalls that cotton production decline started after 2016 due to lack of funding on research. He said that the country’s ace cotton research body PCCC had faced financial crisis owing to non-payment.
He said, Pakistan achieved over 14 million bales production once and later it remained oscillating between 11-13 million bales. However, after 2016, the production started declining and had touched new low in 2022 with 4.5 million bales when floods had swept away crop lands in South Punjab.
South Punjab Secretary Agriculture Saqib Ali Ateel described climate change as a big trouble confronting cotton and everybody was worried about the unpredictability of weather patterns. Farmers got good results from early farming last year but early sown crop was confronted by heatwave this season. He admitted that cotton area was less this year by around 22 per cent, however, adding that despite troubles, the crop was overall good with better fruiting and flowering. Statistics show that average cotton production remained 8.8 million bales in a decade from 2008 to 2018 but only 5.1 million bales from 2019 to 2022.
Khawaja Usman said that several textile units are closed owing to higher power tariff that left them uncompetitive compared to international rivals. However, if we consider a scenario where all textile units are functioning to full potential, then they would need total 17 to 18 million bales for processing. This also includes three million bales of long fiber lint textile sector must import every year to add quality. This means they would need at least 12-14 million bales of domestic cotton per annum when all units are functioning.
However, in the current scenario when around 30 per cent of textile units are closed, this requirement would be down to 8-9 million bales, said Hussain, another forward looking entrepreneur textile miller who also runs a software house in Multan.
Exports of textile manufacturers witnessed a remarkable increase of 25.5%, US$ 19.33 billion in FY 2021-22 in comparison to US$ 15.40 billion in previous year.
According to figures from Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), country’s total export earnings in 2022-23 stood at US$ 27700 million of which textiles contributed US$ 16501 million. Textile sector earnings from EU countries in 2022-23 stood at US$ 6528 million (39 %), USA US$4405 million (26%), UK US$1563 million (9%), China US$586 million (4%), and others US$3419 million (22%).
It may be noted that exports of home textiles, bed wear, towels, knitwear, and ready-made garments increased in value and quantity in 2022 due to high demand in post-Covid scenario. Knitwear exports grew by 34.2% in value despite a decline of 6.1% in quantity. Garments export increased by 49.2 % in quantity and 28.8 % in value. Cotton yarn and cloth also witnessed surge in exports.
Textiles and Apparel Policy, 2020-25 is aimed at fully utilizing potential of home-grown cotton augmented by manmade fibers/filaments to boost value-added exports and become one of the major players in global textiles and apparel supply chain.
According to the provisional figures compiled by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, overall exports from Pakistan in January, 2024 amounted to $ 2,792 million (provisional) as compared to $ 2,822 million in December, 2023 showing a decrease of 1.06% but increased by 24.81% as compared to $ 2,237 million in January, 2023.
The PCCC Vice President Dr. Yusuf Zafar highlighted the need for protecting farmers’ interests by reducing their cost of production and ensuring higher returns to farmers. He also sought higher funding for research and development and tougher measures to eliminate the role of middle men and cotton price manipulation.
Meanwhile, two important developments have taken place at federal and provincial level. A Variety Evaluation Committee (VEC) has been set up by federal government with PCCC VP as its chairman. This committee met recently in Multan and discussed 22 new cotton varieties evaluating them on tough standards put in place before their submission to Punjab Seed Council for final approval for general cultivation.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has formed an Agriculture Price Commission (APC) tasked with formulating a policy on two key points, making agriculture profitable for farmers by making it a sustainable earning activity.
Secretary agriculture Saqib Ali Ateel said that scientists at were now working on CRISPR/Cas9 system involving gene editing in cotton to keep productive traits intact and deletion of aspects that affect production and quality negatively. This technology could be a ray of hope in developing climate resilient varieties of cotton, he added.
Despite the troubles, Khawaja Muhammad Hussain was upbeat on cotton survival and textile prospects. “We still hope for the best for cotton and textiles if corrective measures are taken timely.” Saqib Ali Ateel described cotton as a thread of hope that can weave a better future for Pakistan’s economy.
APP/ifi/taj (APP Feature Service)

Majestic journey of Babusar Pass adds colors to Independence Day celebrations

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By Fakhar-e-Alam

BABUSAR TOP, Aug 18 (APP): Abdul Hadi, an eight-grade student, was overwhelmed by the grandeur of Pakistan’s mesmerizing beauty as he travelled to the famous Babsar pass on the eve of the 77th Independence Day celebrations.
Accompanied by his parents, Hadi’s dream of visiting Babusar top—connecting Upper Kaghan Manshera with Chilas Gilgit Balistan over an altitude of 13,691 feet above the sea level with national flag hoisting high–came true after witnessing its picturesque waterfalls, serene lakes and melodious chirping of birds in lush green valleys of its routes starting from Naran-Kaghan and Babusar Top, making his joy doubled.
“I have waited eagerly for this joyful day as my father, a government servant, has promised me for this memorable visit on the auspicious occasion of the Independence Day for which a big thank you to my sweet papa for fulfilling my childhood dream today,” said Abdul Hadi while enjoying soft drinks that were kept chilled in huge glacier at Babsar top where national flag is hoisting on all government buildings, houses and shops amid Jashin e Azadi’s magic.
Narrating story of the captivating journey, Abdul Hadi, a resident of Peshawar explained the stunning beauty of these waterfalls emanating after melting of small and large glaciers on the Snowclad Mountains such as Malika Parbath of Hamalaya, Saiful Malook, Ansu and Lalusar lakes taking tourists into lap of serenity.
The river Kunhar’s gushing water and trout fish besides glaciers’ water and Sowani waterfall enroute to Upper Naran add additional charm to the captivating journey.
The roadside’s small shops at Bhattal town offer ‘Palosa and Ber’ honey to travelers as gift along with woolen Chaddar and other garments.
Noor Khan, a honey seller told APP that these special honeys are also being exported to GULF due to its purity, adding these products were mostly brought from Karak and Lachi Kohat, a home of Palosa and Ber honey in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as special offer.
However, the unplanned construction of houses on roadsides, fast glaciers’ melting and poor communications made negative effects on the region’s beauty.
Hadi’s father Waheed Khan said their Naran-Babusar’s journey began from Naran, a popular tourist town in Kaghan Valley where they enjoyed Chappli Kabab along with Peshawar Polao before proceeding to the famous Saiful Malook Lake known for fairytales of the Persian Princes Saiful Malook and fairyprinces Badri Jamala.
There are many passes in Pakistan including Bolan Pass, Khyber Pass, Lowari Pass, Malakanad pass and Broghail pass but the beauty of Babusar carried a unique charm and distinction for visitors.
Hired a jeep on Rs10,000 from Naran-Babusar trip, Waheed said after enjoying free boating and brown trout at Saiful Malook lake amid waterfall emanating from Malika Parpath’s snow covered mountains, our next destination was Ansu lake located about six kilometers north east of Saiful Malook with climbing road steadily,” he told APP and added that Sooch waterfall’s cold water was the most frequented site of tourists.
The route is characterized by its scenic beauty, featuring rivers, dense forests, meadows and unexplored waterfalls. “The ascent is gradual but noticeable, offering spectacular views of the surrounding snow-clad peaks and valleys on the way to Babusar top.
The tourist’s family enjoy Lulusar, a glacial lake located at an altitude of about 3,410 meters (11,190 feet) and its azure waters in the backdrop of snow-capped peaks make it a picturesque stop.
The final stretch to Babusar Top was a thrilling drive, with hairpin bends and steep ascents. The pass itself provides panoramic views of the Himalayas and Karakoram ranges, and the valleys in its surroundings especially of Azad Kashmir.
Ms Dervla Murphy, an Arish Adventure Cyclist and Author wrote in her book ‘two wheels over nine glaciers’ while visiting Babusar top on bicycle in 1960 revealed about her memorable journey from Naran-Babusar-Gilgit. She was highly impressed of the hospitality of its residents and the region’s mesmerizing natural beauty, lush green Mountains and serene lakes.
The road to Babusar top in some areas is very challenging especially for new drivers due to fall of glaciers and waterfalls besides deliapidated conditions. The climate change’s damages could be easily seen in the region as evidence of glaciers fast melting.
Omair Khattak, General Manager Investment, KP Tourism Authority said Babusar pass would be linked with Ganool Manshera integrated tourism zone which would be constructed with the assistance of the World Bank. ITZ Ghanool Mansehra would be established on 59.6 acres, ITZ Mankiyal Swat on 29.5 acres, ITZ Madaklasht on 540 Kanal and ITZ Thandyani on 640 Kanal of land respectively.
As a pilot project, ITZ Ghanool with a proposed cost of Rs5.5 billion and Mankiyal with an estimated cost of Rs2.9 billion to be developed first to promote sustainable tourism.
The rules and regulations for Mankiyal and Ghanool ITZs have been prepared that would be completed on the patterns of ITZs of Malaysia and Indonesia.
These ITZs are expected to create 200,000 direct and indirect job opportunities and USD 2.8 billion investment.
The captivating journey to Babusar Top is not only a drive but an adventure with clouds hovering around with chances of rainfalls any time as the visitors travel through some of Pakistan’s most stunning mountains sceneries, providing a memorable experience for nature and mountain sports enthusiasts.
APP/fam/taj (APP Feature Service)

Social media – a boon or bane for our social fabric

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By Shumaila Noreen

ISLAMABAD, Aug 18 (APP): Technological advancements have propelled human civilization forward by unlocking tremendous opportunities of knowledge, innovation and connectivity along with presenting formidable challenges needed to be addressed.
Whether technology becomes a blessing or a curse is a nuanced question and its impact is shaped by the choice societies make regarding its development and application and so is the social media – a latest but ticklish mode of communication.
It is not only a tool for communication but a pivotal force in reshaping the life of youth, comprising a major chunk of population offering significant opportunities and challenges in different countries including Pakistan.
According to DataReportal, there were 111.0 million internet users in Pakistan at the start of 2024, when internet penetration stood at 45.7 percent. Pakistan was home to 71.70 million social media users in January 2024, equating to 29.5 percent of the total population.
As this tool is used education and positive information sharing, it is also used for promoting nefarious propaganda, mud-slinging and character assassination. Sometimes it becomes too lethal for sponsoring anti-state narrative maligning the nascent minds and creating unrest in society.
Therefore, the saner elements take strong exception of negative information sharing and tarnishing image of our state institutions, urging to promote and share positive content on these media.
“We direly need to promote positive narratives about digital skills and a clear distinction between hate speech, disinformation and misinformation,” stated a lawyer and Internet Activist, Nighat Dad. “We must educate youth how they can play role in combating online narratives based on propaganda and disinformation”.
Although these platforms have economic impact in terms of monetization, promoting business and digital skills yet the question lies, whether we could add to capacity of educators for training of youth considering such developments? Are we focusing on AI, emerging technology, opportunities that these technologies are bringing?
“As our youth comprises over 60 percent of total population with many among them yet to learn positive use of social media, the government must devise a plan to prepare youth from school level to use social media platforms for positive purposes and economic benefits,” advocate Nighat Dad said. “It is important to educate them about their responsibilities to use these platforms for positive gains and penalties for their illegal usage.”
Digital Media Expert and former Chairman P@SHA, Badar Khushnood said, “Any technology has its good or bad tendencies that entirely depend on how a user utilizes it as he underlined that proper training on use of technology is imperative to extract maximum advantage.”
“Majority of students utilize internet or social media platforms for getting education, doing research, learning skills and earning,” said Badar who is also Co-founder of Bramerz and Fishry.com. “These platforms have great utilization for students. Therefore, parents and teachers need to guide children and students from the very beginning on constructive use of social media platforms.”
He also proposed teachers training to equip them for training our younger generation to yield positive social impacts and economic benefits.
As the world becomes a global village due to internet connectivity, offering everyone a level playing field to learn and excel, these platforms must be used for studying, online business and other economic benefits.
In this regard, the government also has an important role to play in adapting new business models and technologies and disseminate this knowledge to citizens enabling them to compete in digitally emerging world and benefit from flow of information in multiple areas.
The same time we also need to have a strict vigil on misuse of these facilities in promoting hatred and objectionable content, adulterating innocent minds as it is sometimes too worrisome that people cannot operate different social media channels at homes.
Then there is also political or religious maneuvering of innocent minds by hostile elements to distract people from their genuine notions and positive thinking. This badly harms our norms and culture.
“Therefore, the government must formulate policies on use of social media considering the best international practices,” Badar emphasized. “Law enforcement is necessary to check misuse of social media as well as ensuring that our talented youth earning foreign exchange form these modes is positively engaged in digital businesses”.
Prominent Educationist and National Coordinator Inter University Consortium for Promotion of Social Sciences Pakistan, Muhammad Murtaza Noor said the importance and impact of social media cannot be ignored and there is dire need to capitalize our youth potential making them prosper their businesses within the country and abroad.
“For this purpose, we need to initiate a special campaign on this important topic to inform our citizens about merits and demerits of social media and educating them on relevant laws in vogue to check negative use of social media,” Murtaza said.
No doubt we have numerous success stories where our students and youngsters excelled locally and internationally winning laurels for the country, but there are scores others busy in misusing these facilities.
Therefore, a strict vigil was needed to ensure positive use of social media for education, research and economic benefits, the same time tightening noose around those promoting hatred and airing obnoxious material.
APP/snk/maz (APP Feature Service)

Elderly man dies after concrete wall collapses on him

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Imran Munir
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LODHRAN, Aug 18 (APP):An elderly man died after the concrete wall of a house collapsed on him due to rain on Haqran Road, Lodhran.
According to rescue officials, a 72-year-old citizen named Manzoor Ahmad s/o Haji Muhammad, a resident of Basti Lal Shah, was passing through a street when the wall suddenly fell down on him near Shah ki Basti Haqran Road.
As a result, he was stranded under the debris and died on the spot due to a head injury.
Rescue 1122 handed over the body to the heirs

Mashhood Khan urges youth to take lead in shaping Pakistan’s destiny

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Imran Munir
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ISLAMABAD, Aug 18 (APP):Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Chairman Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan on Sunday emphasized the crucial role of Pakistan’s talented young generation in driving the country towards development, stressing that their energy, creativity, and innovative ideas were essential for propelling the nation forward.
  Talking to a private news channel, Khan highlighted the significance of empowering and engaging the youth in the development process, as they possess the potential to bring about trans formative change and shape a brighter future for Pakistan.
 The Chairman also highlighted the need for youth to adopt a positive mindset, focusing on hope, resilience, and optimism. He believed that by spreading positivity, the youth could create a ripple effect, inspiring others to work towards a brighter future for Pakistan.
 Mashhood also emphasized that the PM’s pro-women initiatives are a testament to his dedication to creating a more inclusive and equitable society.
 He noted, “Government is working tirelessly to address the challenges faced by women and to provide them with the resources and support they need to succeed.”
 The Chairman also highlighted the importance of women’ s participation in the country’s development, stating that empowering women is essential for achieving sustainable growth and prosperity.
 He urged women to take advantage of the opportunities provided by the government and to play an active role in shaping their own futures.
“By supporting women’ s empowerment, the government aims to create a brighter future for all Pakistanis,” Mashhood added.
 He expressed his optimism that the PM’s initiatives would bring about positive change and pave the way for a more gender-inclusive society.
 The Chairman also highlighted the importance of international collaborations and partnerships in empowering young
talent.
  He suggested that partnerships with foreign universities, organizations, and governments could provide opportunities for knowledge sharing, skill development, and cultural exchange.
 By motivating and empowering young talent at the international level, Mashhood believed that Pakistan could become a hub for innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
  He envisioned a future where Pakistani youth would be recognized as leaders and change-makers on the global stage.
Mashhood encouraged young Pakistanis to become active citizens, take ownership of their country’s problems, and work towards finding solutions.
 He stressed the importance of volunteering, community service, and social entrepreneurship in creating a positive impact.

Pakistani students asked to use social media for Kashmir freedom

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Imran Munir
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ISLAMABAD, Aug 18 (APP):The Convener of All Parties Hurriyat Conference Azad Jammu and Kashmir chapter, Ghulam Muhammad Safi Sunday appealed to Pakistani students to play their role in the Kashmir freedom movement through digital media along with their education in this age of modern technology.

According to Kashmir Media Service, Safi emphasized the significance of leveraging social media and online platforms to raise awareness about the Kashmir issue and mobilize support for the freedom movement, urging students to use their digital skills to make a meaningful impact.

Ghulam Mohammad Safi said, “The people of occupied Jammu and Kashmir have a lot of expectations from the Pakistani youth and the Pakistani youth have to fulfill these expectations.”

“We have to fulfill our own responsibilities on how to free Kashmiris from Indian atrocities,” he added.

He said, “Veteran Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Gilani had said that even if India puts gold and silver instead of tar on the roads of Jammu and Kashmir, we will not give up our demand for freedom.”

“Our demand is not the construction and development of occupied Jammu and Kashmir but complete independence from India”, he added.

Chairman of E-mail Campaign Raja Fazil Tabassum added, “We are preparing the youth to perform services for the cause of Kashmir along with education.”

“Today is the era of modern technology, let’s send an email to the UN Secretary General and draw his attention to fulfill his responsibilities regarding Kashmir.”

Hurriyat leader Altaf Hussain Wani also said, “India is continuing a propaganda campaign through digital media and the youth must come forward to counter it.”

Hurriyat leader Shamim Shawl said, “The young generation of Pakistan must come forward and play an active role on the digital front for the solution of the Kashmir dispute.”

President urges people to actively participate in Monsoon Tree Plantation Campaign

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Ali Ali
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ISLAMABAD, Aug 17 (APP):President Asif Ali Zardari has urged all Pakistanis, particularly the youth, to actively participate in the Monsoon Tree Plantation Campaign 2024 by planting as many trees as possible to support the national objective of increasing tree cover in the country.
“As we embark on the Monsoon Tree Plantation Campaign 2024, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all Pakistanis for their unwavering dedication to preserving our environment,” he said in a message on Monsoon Tree Plantation Campaign 2024.
This campaign is not just a seasonal initiative; it is a crucial aspect of our national duty to protect and nurture the natural beauty and resources of our beloved country, he said.
Additionally, the president said, “Trees are the foundation of life. They provide us with clean air, regulate our climate, and support diverse ecosystems”.
In the face of escalating environmental challenges, he said the significance of tree plantation cannot be overstated.
Holy Prophet (PBUH) also encouraged planting trees and is reported to have said, “If the Hour (the day of Resurrection) is about to be established and one of you was holding a palm shoot, let him take advantage of even one second before the Hour is established to plant it”.
The president highlighted that currently, only about 5% of Pakistan’s total land area is covered by forests, which are under severe pressure due to increasing demand for wood and other land uses.
“Through this Monsoon Tree Plantation Campaign, we have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on our environment and secure a greener, healthier future for our younger generation. I want to emphasize that forestry remains a top priority on Pakistan’s development agenda,” he added.
Furthermore, he said under the Delta Blue Carbon initiative, Pakistan has undertaken successful mangrove restoration, increasing mangrove cover by 300% since 1990. “Over 2 million mangroves have been planted in Sindh to mitigate the impacts of Climate Change, which also earned $27 million by trading carbon credits in the international market.”
He said another restorative initiative is ‘The Living Indus Program’ which contains components aimed at halting deforestation and received the UN Decade of Restoration Flagship Award.
President Zardari highlighted that the Government alone cannot preserve and enhance our forest wealth without the cooperation and engagement of our communities.
“This requires the involvement of different strata of society and I hope they would lend their hand in this auspicious venture. It is essential that our younger generation understands the pivotal role forests play in addressing climate change. We are committed to building capacity, enhancing education, and promoting innovation to advance this important mission”, he said stressing that this campaign should be a symbol of our commitment to sustainability and our love for the land that sustains us. Together, we can achieve our goal of a greener Pakistan, he added.

IESCO notifies power shutdown programme

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Ali Ali
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ISLAMABAD, Aug 17 (APP):Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) on Saturday issued power suspension programme for Sunday for various areas of its region due to necessary maintenance and routine development work.
According to IESCO Spokesperson, the power supply of different feeders and grid stations would remain suspended for the period in Islamabad Circle from 06:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Attock Circle. Muqsood Shaheed Feeder, Rawalpindi City Circle, 6th Road Feeder and surrounding areas.

Rivers Indus, Kabul flow in medium, low flood: FFC

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 17 (APP): The Federal Flood Commission (FFC) has sad that currently, River Indus was experiencing medium flood in Guddu-Sukkur reach and low flood between Tarbela-Taunsa reach while the Kabul River was flowing in low flood at Nowshera.
According to the daily FFC report issued here Saturday, all other major rivers of the Indus River System i.e. Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej are discharging normal flows.
The combined live storage of the country’s major reservoirs of Tarbela, Chashma and Mangla stands at 10.814 MAF which is 80.98 percent of the total available live storage capacity of 13.354 MAF. Tarbela Reservoir is approaching its Maximum Conservation Level (MCL) and presently at 1549.00 feet (just 1.00 feet below the MCL of 1550.00 feet). Tarbela Dam Management is advised to remain vigilant and regulate the reservoir according to approved SOPs and strictly in accordance with dam safety guidelines.
According to the Flood Forecasting Division (FFD), Lahore, cyclonic circulation over Northwestern Rajasthan (India) has intensified into a well-marked low-pressure system, now centered over Bahawalpur Division and neighboring areas of Sindh. Yesterdays’ strong westerly wave continues to impact Northern Afghanistan. Moderate to strong moist air currents from the Arabian Sea are penetrating into Sindh, Southern Punjab and parts of Balochistan up to 10000 feet. Simultaneously, light to moderate moist currents are affecting Northern regions up to 5000 feet.
For the ensuing 24 hours, the FFD Lahore has predicted scattered thunderstorm rain of Moderate Intensity with isolated Heavy falls over Islamabad, Punjab (Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Gujranwala, Lahore, Faisalabad and Sahiwal Divisions) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa including the upper catchments of all major rivers of IRS.
Widespread thunderstorm rain of Moderate to Heavy intensity with Scattered Very Heavy and Isolated Extremely Heavy Falls may occur over Punjab (D.G. Khan, Multan and Bahawalpur divisions), Sindh and Balochistan (Zhob, Nasirabad, Sibbi, Kalat and Makran divisions) during the same period.
As a result, Medium to High Level Flash Flooding is expected in the hill torrents of D.G. Khan Division (Punjab) and in the Nullahs of Balochistan (Sibbi, Nasirabad, Zhob and Kalat divisions) and Sindh {Larkana and Hyderabad divisions).
The current wet spell in Southern Pakistan is expected to decrease after the next 48 hours. A fresh wet spell of moderate intensity with isolated heavy downpours is anticipated to begin on 20th August 2024.
This will impact Islamabad, Punjab (Rawalpindi, Sargodha and D.G.Khan divisions) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa including the upper catchments of rivers Indus, Jhelum and Kabul of IRS. Moderate intensity rainfall is also forecast over Punjab (Gujranwala and Lahore divisions) including over upper catchments of rivers Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej.

IRSA releases 439,500 cusecs water

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Ali Ali
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ISLAMABAD, Aug 17 (APP):Indus River System Authority (IRSA) on Saturday released 439,500 cusecs water from various rim stations with inflow of 457,600 cusecs.
According to the data released by IRSA, water level in River Indus at Tarbela Dam was 1549.00 feet and was 151.00 feet higher than its dead level of 1,398 feet. Water inflow and outflow in the dam was recorded as 283,600 cusecs and 283,100 cusecs respectively.
The water level in River Jhelum at Mangla Dam was 1212.80 feet, which was 164.80 feet higher than its dead level of 1,050 feet. The inflow and outflow of water was recorded 27,700 cusecs and 10,000 cusecs respectively.
The release of water at Kalabagh, Taunsa , Guddu and Sukkur was recorded as 321,600, 318,100, 385,600 and 362,900 cusecs respectively. Similarly, from River Kabul, a total of 65,400 cusecs of water released at Nowshera and 60,600 cusecs released from River Chenab at Marala.
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