Pakistan

Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government recently announced Rs100 million ($359,901) in aid for the people of Gaza amidst a worsening humanitarian crisis there. This comes as the death toll in the region continues to rise. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Ali Amin Gandapur, has declared an aid package of Rs100 million ($359,901) for Gaza. This announcement comes amidst a devastating situation in Gaza, where over 32,000 people have lost their lives since 7th October 2023 due to ongoing conflicts with Israel. The aid aims to provide relief to the suffering population of Gaza, particularly focusing on essentials like food and medical supplies. The decision reflects Pakistan's solidarity with the oppressed people of Palestine. Barrister Dr. Muhammad Ali Saif, the chief min...

A devastating avalanche struck the popular tourist destination of Naran in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Initial reports indicate that over 20 hotels and residential buildings were buried under the weight of collapsing glaciers. However, this incident raised concerns about substantial financial losses to the local economy. A devastating avalanche triggered by the collapse of two glaciers buried multiple houses and hotels in the renowned tourist destination of Naran, located in the Mansehra District of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), officials from the Kaghan Development Authority (KDA) reported on Thursday. Naran, situated in the upper Kaghan Valley, draws significant domestic and international tourism, particularly during the summer months. However, the region experiences severe winter conditions ...

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif says the province will launch an air ambulance service soon. Chairing a meeting of the Air Ambulance Project in Lahore today, she allowed the use of her helicopter for emergency patient transfers. She also announced the initiation of the Rescue 1122 service on the motorway. Punjab's Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced the forthcoming launch of an air ambulance service in the province, aiming to enhance medical assistance across Punjab. This decision was made during a meeting chaired by the chief minister in Lahore, focusing on the Air Ambulance Project. Details regarding the air ambulance service are still emerging. However, reports suggest plans to deploy two aircraft, strategically stationed in the north (Rawalpindi/Mianwali) and sou...