Ruling party losing support among flood victims
A month after worst natural disaster, those most affected have lost almost everything they had. But the ruling political party is losing things too: It is losing the poor’s vote. In Mehmood Kot, 40 km (25 miles) east of Multan in southern Punjab, day labourer Mohammad Ramazan says he won’t…
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Punjab losses snowball into Rs152.21 billion
MULTAN – The worst-ever flood of the country’s history has so far caused loss worth over Rs 152.21 billion to Punjab, more than one fourth of province’s total budget, discloses an initial estimate made by the Government of Punjab.
The swollen rivers have affected the lives of at least…
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Rs40b needed to give Rs20,000 to each family: PM
MULTAN – Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani Sunday said Mian Nawaz Sharif’s proposal for constituting a commission for the rehabilitation of flood-affected areas and the people was not rejected rather the proposed body would be formed after taking provinces into confidence.
Gilani also said 80 per cent of…
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Zardari, Gilani disappointed
MULTAN – President Asif Zardari Bhutto and Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani have expressed disappointment over an alleged betting scam involving national cricketers.
Speaking in Multan on Sunday, Gilani observed that the players of national cricket team had caused a huge embarrassment for the entire nation. “I am hurt. I’ll…
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Japanese troops reach Multan for relief work
Second contingent of Japanese soldiers has reached Multan to help in relief operations in flood-hit areas of Pakistan. Over 200 Japanese troops along with six helicopters will participate in relief work. Japanese troops will participate in rescue operations and supply of food to the flood-stricken people. Tokyo has pledged US$…
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Japanese troops reach Multan for relief work
Second contingent of Japanese soldiers has reached Multan to help in relief operations in flood-hit areas of Pakistan. Over 200 Japanese troops along with six helicopters will participate in relief work. Japanese troops will participate in rescue operations and supply of food to the flood-stricken people. Tokyo has pledged US$…
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Kayani visits flood-hit areas
ISLAMABAD – Chief of the Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Tuesday visited flood-hit areas in Multan and Kotri Barrage and reviewed rescue and relief efforts under the operation named Labbaik.
According to sources, General Kayani while talking to the commanders and troops emphasised the need for enhanced cooperation…
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Flash floods caused over 10 bln loss to PEPCO
Pakistan Electric Power Company (PEPCO) has suffered a loss of over Rs 10 billion to its installations so far across the country due devastated floods. Sources told this agency here that four of the total nine power distribution companies including Peshawar Electric Company (PESCO) Multan Electric Supply Company (MEPCO), Quetta…
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5 flood victims drowned as rescue boat capsizes
As many as five persons including three children have drowned when their rescue boat capsized in floodwater near Jampur in the vicinities of Multan here on Wednesday. According to details a rescue boat that was rescuing the flood victims from different areas of Jampur capsized owing to overloading as a…
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Chenab recedes but breach affects Shujaabad
MULTAN – The floodwater level in River Chenab receded considerably on Saturday as the discharge from Head Trimmu, located in District Jhang, dipped to 1,95,000 cusecs while the current water flow near Multan stood at around 2,25,000 cusecs.
“The water flow will return to normal level within two days, “…
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Punjab still awaits relief funds from Centre: CM
MULTAN – Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has bemoaned that the Federal government has not given even a ‘single penny’ for the rescue and relief of the flood-hit people so far, expressing his apprehension that the situation might give further rise to extremism in the country.
Talking to the media…
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Punjab still awaits relief funds from Centre: CM
MULTAN – Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has bemoaned that the Federal government has not given even a ‘single penny’ for the rescue and relief of the flood-hit people so far, expressing his apprehension that the situation might give further rise to extremism in the country.
Talking to the media…
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Federation giving cold shoulder to provinces, alleges Shahbaz
Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif on Friday lamented that none of the federal ministers contacted the provincial government regarding the rescue efforts to meet with the floods aftermath. Talking to media at Multan Airport, after visiting flood-hit areas, Shahbaz said the floods is the most severe catastrophe that hit the…
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Next two days critical for S. Punjab
MULTAN – The water level is mounting in Chenab River as the floodwaters passing through this area crossed 0.3 million cusecs mark on Thursday. Irrigation officials said this spell would last till Friday and then will start receding as water discharge at Head Trimmu has already dipped to 268,000 cusecs…
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Countdown begins for Multan
MULTAN – Despite devastating a number of towns across the country, the Nature does not show any sign of mercy as yet. This time the countdown has begun for Multan as a massive flood is heading towards the hometown of Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood…
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DG Khan still cut off
DERA GHAZI KHAN – The road link of Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur and Balochistan with Multan and the rest of Punjab remained suspended for the third consecutive day Tuesday after the Ghazi Ghat Bridge and a portion of the road were swept away by the floodwater while the National Highway…
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Couple adopts unique way of separation
ISLAMABAD – The police have claimed success in tracing a girl, who reportedly fell into a ravine near Pir Sohawa the other day, from the home of her parents in Multan.
The Koshar Police have registered a case under Section 182 of Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) against her husband for…
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