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Balochistan Issues High Alert Amid Rising Monkeypox Threat

21Aug

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

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Balochistan Issues High Alert Amid Rising Monkeypox Threat

The Health Department of Balochistan has raised a high alert across the province, focusing on borders, entry and exit routes, and airports due to the increasing threat of monkeypox. This move aims to prevent the virus from spreading within the region. The health Director General (DG) instructed district health officers (DHOs) in key areas, including Quetta, Kech, Gwadar, Hub, Chaman, and Chagai, to monitor these critical transit points closely. These locations play a significant role in controlling any potential spread of the virus, making them essential for heightened surveillance. The Health Department's letter urged officials to closely monitor all entrance points in border districts. The authorities also issued high alerts for airports and crucial border areas like Gwadar, Turba...

Monsoon Rain Spell in Lahore to Continue for 3 Days

20Aug

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

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Monsoon Rain Spell in Lahore to Continue for 3 Days

Lahore is currently experiencing a heavy monsoon rain spell that will continue for the next three days. Dark clouds cover the city, and various areas are receiving light to heavy rainfall. The rain, accompanied by strong winds, has provided much-needed relief from the intense summer heat, making the weather more pleasant. On Tuesday, Nishtar Colony recorded the maximum rainfall of 28mm, while other parts of Lahore, including Lakshmi Chowk, Gulberg, Upper Mall, Jail Road, Kalma Chowk, Walton Road, and Ferozepur Road, also experienced heavy downpours. This marks the second consecutive day of significant rainfall, as predicted by the Meteorological Department. As the rain continues to drench the city, many people seek shelter under the Metro bus track and other covered areas to avoid g...

Deadly Monsoon Rains Trigger Floods, Havoc Across Pakistan; 12 Die

4Aug

By Tahreem Akram1 Comment

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Deadly Monsoon Rains Trigger Floods, Havoc Across Pakistan; 12 Die

Met Department Predicts More Rain in August than July In the last 24 hours, monsoon rains and floods have caused the death of more than 12 people across Pakistan. The continuous downpour has wreaked havoc, leading to several accidents, injuries, and widespread flooding. Sindh Faces Severe Damage In Sindh, five people lost their lives in various rain-related accidents, and numerous others were injured. The Murad Wah canal's breach in Kandhkot led to the submersion of several villages. The breaking of the Kirti Dam in Khairpur has isolated 200 villages, while a 100-foot-wide crack in the Begari Canal has further complicated the situation. Roads in Tandwala Yar, Matiari, Hala, Bhat Shah, and Saeedabad are heavily flooded. In Jamshoro, a roof collapse claimed the lives of two peop...

Pakistan Launched Military Strikes in Iran in Retaliation

18Jan

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Pakistan

Pakistan Launched Military Strikes in Iran in Retaliation

Pakistan launched "precise" military strikes on Iranian territory in response to a bombing in its southwestern Balochistan province that killed two children on Wednesday. The strikes come amid heightened tensions between Pakistan and Iran. In response to recent attacks on its territory by Iran, Pakistan carried out precision military strikes on Thursday morning against terrorist hideouts in Iran's Siestan-o-Baluchistan province, according to a statement from the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The statement mentioned that the strikes were highly coordinated and specifically targeted, resulting in the elimination of a "number of terrorists." The action was taken based on credible intelligence indicating an impending large-scale terrorist threat. The move comes after Iran co...

Balochistan Declares Health Emergency To Prevent Congo Virus

6Nov

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Health

Balochistan Declares Health Emergency To Prevent Congo Virus

The Balochistan government has declared a health emergency in the province to prevent the spread of the Congo virus. It is also known as Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF). The virus is transmitted to humans through ticks found on livestock. It can cause severe symptoms, including high fever, muscle pain, vomiting, and internal bleeding. In a bid to halt the spread of the dangerous Congo virus, the Balochistan government has taken swift action by declaring a health emergency across the province. This move comes after the virus claimed the lives of 16 people. Including a dedicated doctor, with the total number of cases now standing at 44. Caretaker Chief Minister Mir Ali Mardan Domki led a crucial meeting to assess the health situation in the province. During the meeting, the hea...