Tag: Rescue

Another convoy of 211 Pakistanis arrived Port Sudan for onward evacuation: FM 

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari while reiterating the government’s commitment to the welfare of overseas Pakistanis, on Tuesday said that Ministry of Foreign Affairs continued to lead in the relief and rescue of Pakistanis in Sudan as today, another convoy of 211 Pakistanis dispatched from Khartoum, arrived in Port Sudan.  … Continue reading Another convoy of 211 Pakistanis arrived Port Sudan for onward evacuation: FM 

PM lauds humanitarian services of Pakistan’s rescue teams in Turkiye, Syria

ISLAMABAD, Mar 1 (APP)Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday appreciated the humanitarian services of Pakistan’s search and rescue teams sent to support and assist the earthquake-affected brotherly people of Turkiye and Syria. Addressing a ceremony to honour Pakistan’s search and rescue teams, the prime minister said they had gathered to praise them as they… Continue reading PM lauds humanitarian services of Pakistan’s rescue teams in Turkiye, Syria

NDMA dispatches 1000-tonne relief cargo through PNS NASR to Syria, Turkiye

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP):As part of continuous relief assistance on Prime Minister’s instruction to the people of countries affected by the deadly earthquake, the National Disaster Management (NDMA) has dispatched the first shipment through Naval Ship NASR from KTP West Wharf Karachi. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Faisal Subzwari, Turkish Consul General Jamal Sangu and… Continue reading NDMA dispatches 1000-tonne relief cargo through PNS NASR to Syria, Turkiye

PM directs sending of 50,000 winter tents to Turkiye by March 23

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting to review relief activities by Pakistan in earthquake hit areas of Turkiye and Syria. Islamabad, 27th Februray, 2023.

ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Monday directed that the manufacturing and supply of the remaining 50,000 winter tents to Turkiye should be completed by March 23 and the delivery should be made by air. He was chairing a meeting here to review the ongoing assistance activities of Pakistan for the earthquake affectees of… Continue reading PM directs sending of 50,000 winter tents to Turkiye by March 23

PM departs from quake-hit Turkiye after a two-day solidarity visit

ADIYAMAN, Feb 17 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday left here for his homeland on completion of a two-day visit to Turkiye to convey condolence to the Turkish people after a strong earthquake caused massive loss of life and property. Besides meeting Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the prime minister also visited the earthquake-ravaged… Continue reading PM departs from quake-hit Turkiye after a two-day solidarity visit

Earthquake death toll crosses 19,000 in Turkiye-Syria

ISLAMABAD, Feb 9 (News Agencies /APP Web Desk): The death toll from the Turkiye-Syria earthquakes has climbed above 19,000 as rescuers race to save survivors trapped under debris in freezing weather. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the death toll in his country from Monday’s deadly earthquake had now reached 16,170, bringing the total fatilities… Continue reading Earthquake death toll crosses 19,000 in Turkiye-Syria

Death toll crosses 11,000 as Erdogan visits affected areas

Rescuers and civilians look for survivors under the rubble of collapsed buildings in Kahramanmaras, close to the 7.8 magnitude earthquake’s epicentre, a day after it struck the country’s southeast [Adem Atlan/AFP]

ISLAMABAD, Feb 8 (News Agencies /APP Web Desk): The death toll from the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday has risen to more than 11,000. At least 8,574 people have died in Turkey, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday. At least 2,530 have been killed in Syria. Erdogan was speaking… Continue reading Death toll crosses 11,000 as Erdogan visits affected areas

25 killed, 15 injured in Kohistan road mishap

PESHAWAR, Feb 07 (APP):At least 25 passengers killed and 15 others were injured when a passenger bus careened into a deep ravine after colliding with a car in Upper Kohistan on Tuesday night. According to Kohistan Police, the ill-fated bus was coming from Gilgit to Rawalpindi on Karakurum highway. The tragic accident occurred near Satiyal… Continue reading 25 killed, 15 injured in Kohistan road mishap

Pakistan to organize donors’ conference after completion of flood damage survey: Ahsan Iqbal

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 17 (APP):Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal Monday informed the National Assembly that Pakistan would organize donors’ conference soon after the completion of estimate damage caused by the flood across the country. Winding up debate on a motion under Rule 259 regarding situation arising out of the country after flood, the Minister for Planning and… Continue reading Pakistan to organize donors’ conference after completion of flood damage survey: Ahsan Iqbal

President condoles loss of lives in Turkiye coal mine explosion

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 16 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi has expressed his sincere condolences and solidarity with the victims of a mine explosion in the northern state of Bartin in Turkiye, which resulted in the death and injury of dozens of its people. The President prayed that Allah Almighty may bless the departed souls with eternal… Continue reading President condoles loss of lives in Turkiye coal mine explosion

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