Tag: Rescue

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

PM expresses sadness at loss of lives in Turkiye coal mine blast

ISLAMABAD, Oct 15 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Saturday expressed profound grief at the loss of precious lives in an explosion at a coal mine in Turkiye. In a tweet on his Twitter handle, he said, “I express our profound sadness at the loss of precious lives in an explosion at a coal mine in… Continue reading PM expresses sadness at loss of lives in Turkiye coal mine blast

Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah Meeting with Federal Minister of Communications Molana Asad Mehmood for rescue and relief affairs at Shahbaz Hall

APP14-160922 HYDERABAD : September 16 - Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah Meeting with Federal Minister of Communications Molana Asad Mehmood for rescue and relief affairs at Shahbaz Hall. APP
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local volunteers rescue flood affected people with the help of boat in the flood water at khairpur Nathan shah.

APP33-030922 KHAIRPUR NATHAN SHAH: September 03 - local volunteers rescue flood affected people with the help of boat in the flood water at khairpur Nathan shah. APP Photo by Farhan Khan
APP33-030922 KHAIRPUR NATHAN SHAH: APP34-030922 KHAIRPUR NATHAN SHAH: September 03 - local volunteers rescue flood affected people with the help of boat in the flood water at khairpur Nathan shah. APP Photo by Farhan Khan

Govt committed to flood-hit people’s rehabilitation: CM

LAHORE, Sep 03 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has said that the provincial government is determined for rehabilitation of the flood affectees and all-out efforts are being made in this regard. In a message issued here, he said the floods had affected many areas of the south Punjab including Rajanpur, Taunsa and Dera… Continue reading Govt committed to flood-hit people’s rehabilitation: CM

Flood affected people ride on a motorbike during rescue a calf to shift to safer place from flood hit area of Seeta Village

APP13-020922 LARKANA: September 02 - Flood affected people ride on a motorbike during rescue a calf to shift to safer place from flood hit area of Seeta Village. APP Photo by Nadeem Akhtar Soomro
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