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NDMA Issues Landslide Alert for Mountainous Areas of KP from August 19 to 22

18Aug

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NDMA Issues Landslide Alert for Mountainous Areas of KP from August 19 to 22

ISLAMABAD, 18 August 2026(Nosheen) — The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a landslide alert for vulnerable mountainous areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from August 19 to 22. According to the NDMA, mountainous areas of Malakand, Lower Dir, Upper Dir, Shangla, Swat, Battagram, Allai, Upper and Lower Chitral, Upper and Lower Kohistan, Kolai Palas, Mansehra and Galiyat have been identified as vulnerable to landslides.The alert warned that landslides, falling rocks and debris flows could temporarily or for extended periods disrupt traffic on vulnerable mountain roads, with some routes potentially becoming completely blocked. Several roads have been specifically identified as vulnerable, including N-45 Batkhela, Chakdara, Dir...

Japan Orders Mass Evacuations as Typhoon Dolphin Approaches, Over 500 Flights Cancelled

7Aug

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Japan Orders Mass Evacuations as Typhoon Dolphin Approaches, Over 500 Flights Cancelled

Tokyo, 07 August, 2026 (Nosheen): Japanese authorities have ordered the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of residents in the country's southwestern region as Typhoon Dolphin approaches, bringing the threat of destructive winds, torrential rainfall, and high waves. More than 500 domestic and international flights have also been cancelled due to the severe weather conditions. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), Typhoon Dolphin, a Category 1 storm, is packing maximum sustained winds of 144 kilometres per hour, with gusts reaching up to 198 kilometres per hour. The storm is moving slowly toward the chain of islands located between the Kyushu region and Okinawa Prefecture.Authorities have issued evacuation orders for nearly 260,000 residents in Kagoshima and Okinawa prefe...

Climate Crisis Nearing Point of No Return, Scientists Urge Immediate Global Action

3Aug

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Climate Crisis Nearing Point of No Return, Scientists Urge Immediate Global Action

3 August , 2026 (Ghufran): Scientists have issued an urgent warning that the world is approaching irreversible climate tipping points, calling for immediate and decisive global action to prevent catastrophic environmental consequences. According to recent scientific findings, the planet has experienced its eleven hottest years on record, while 2024 temporarily exceeded the critical 1.5°C global warming threshold. Experts warn that strengthening El Niño conditions are intensifying extreme weather and accelerating global warming. New research from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) has identified a concerning climate feedback mechanism. Low-level ocean clouds, which naturally help cool the Earth by reflecting sunlight, are thinning as sea surface temperatures increase...

PDMA Issues Flood Alert as Fourth Monsoon Spell Continues Until August 5

3Aug

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PDMA Issues Flood Alert as Fourth Monsoon Spell Continues Until August 5

Lahore, August 3, 2026 (Nosheen): The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a flood alert, warning of possible urban flooding and landslides as the fourth spell of monsoon rains is expected to continue until August 5. According to a PDMA spokesperson, water flows in most rivers across Punjab remain within the normal range. However, low-level flooding has been recorded at Kalabagh on the Indus River and at Nallah Palkhu in Wazirabad. The spokesperson said that water levels in the Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi, and Sutlej rivers remain normal, while conditions in the hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan are also stable.At Kalabagh, inflow in the Indus River has been recorded at 273,000 cusecs, with an outflow of 266,000 cusecs. Meanwhile, water flow at Nallah Palkhu in Wazirabad has ...

جائیکا کے صدر ڈاکٹر تناکا اکیہیکو کا پاکستان کا پہلا سرکاری دورہ، ترقیاتی تعاون مزید مضبوط بنانے کے عزم کا اظہار

3Aug

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جائیکا کے صدر ڈاکٹر تناکا اکیہیکو کا پاکستان کا پہلا سرکاری دورہ، ترقیاتی تعاون مزید مضبوط بنانے کے عزم کا اظہار

اسلام آباد، 3 اگست 2026 (کامران راجہ): جاپان انٹرنیشنل کوآپریشن ایجنسی کے صدر ڈاکٹر تناکا اکیہیکو یکم سے 5 اگست تک پاکستان کے سرکاری دورے پر ہیں۔ یہ ان کا پاکستان کا پہلا سرکاری دورہ ہے، جبکہ 2020 کے بعد کسی جائیکا صدر کا پاکستان کا یہ پہلا دورہ بھی ہے۔ اس دورے کا مقصد پاکستان اور جاپان کے درمیان ترقیاتی تعاون کو مزید فروغ دینا اور جاری منصوبوں کا جائزہ لینا ہے۔ دورے کے دوران ڈاکٹر تناکا پاکستان میں جائیکا کے تعاون سے جاری مختلف ترقیاتی منصوبوں کا معائنہ کریں گے، جبکہ وزیراعظم پاکستان، وزیراعلیٰ پنجاب اور دیگر اعلیٰ حکومتی حکام سے ملاقاتیں بھی کریں گے تاکہ دوطرفہ تعاون کے موجودہ اور مستقبل کے امکانات پر تبادلہ خیال کیا جا سکے۔ جاپان کی سرکاری ترقیاتی امداد پر عملدرآمد کرنے والے ادارے جائیکا نے گزشتہ 70 برس سے زائد عرصے سے پاکستان کے ساتھ شراکت داری قائم رکھی ہے۔ ادارہ تعلیم، صحت، قدرتی ...

Belgium Records Highest Excess Mortality in Europe During Late-June Heatwave

2Aug

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Belgium Records Highest Excess Mortality in Europe During Late-June Heatwave

2 August, 2026(Nosheen): Belgium recorded the highest excess mortality in Europe during the late-June heatwave, according to Belgian media reports citing data from the European mortality monitoring network, EuroMOMO. EuroMOMO monitors and compares mortality trends across more than 20 European countries to identify unusual increases in deaths and assess the public health impact of events such as extreme weather.According to Belgium's public health institute, Sciensano, the country registered more than 2,000 excess deaths during the period of extreme heat. Belgium experienced an excess mortality rate of 48 percent, significantly higher than France, which recorded a 23 percent increase, and the Netherlands, where excess mortality reached 13 percent, despite similar high temperatures acros...

Pakistan Issues Flood Alert After India Releases Water from Salal Dam for the Eleventh Time

1Aug

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Pakistan Issues Flood Alert After India Releases Water from Salal Dam for the Eleventh Time

Islamabad, 1 August , 2026(Nosheen): Pakistan has issued a flood alert after India released water from the Salal Dam for the eleventh consecutive time. According to the relevant authorities, a water inflow of approximately 90,000 cusecs from India is expected to enter Pakistan, prompting emergency preparedness measures. While water flows in most of the country's rivers remain within normal limits, low to medium flood conditions continue to prevail at various points along the Indus River. Rising water levels have inundated several villages in Sehwan, causing concern among local authorities and residents.According to flood monitoring officials, a medium-level flood persists at Sukkur Barrage, while low-level flooding has been recorded at Kalabagh, Chashma, and Guddu barrages. A low flood...

وفاقی وزیر ڈاکٹر مصدق ملک کا پانچویں چائنا شی زانگ ٹرانس ہمالیہ فورم برائے بین الاقوامی تعاون سے خطاب

19Jul

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وفاقی وزیر ڈاکٹر مصدق ملک کا پانچویں چائنا شی زانگ ٹرانس ہمالیہ فورم برائے بین الاقوامی تعاون سے خطاب

شی زانگ، چین، 19 جولائ :(کامران راجہ)2026 وفاقی وزیر برائے موسمیاتی تبدیلی و ماحولیاتی ہم آہنگی ڈاکٹر مصدق ملک نے چین کے شی زانگ خودمختار خطے کے دورے کے دوران پانچویں چائنا شی زانگ ٹرانس ہمالیہ فورم برائے بین الاقوامی تعاون سے خطاب کیا۔ فورم میں مختلف ممالک کے پالیسی سازوں، ماہرین اور متعلقہ اداروں کے نمائندوں نے شرکت کی، جہاں پائیدار ترقی، ماحولیاتی تحفظ اور ہمالیائی خطے کو درپیش مشترکہ چیلنجز پر تبادلۂ خیال کیا گیا۔ اپنے خطاب میں ڈاکٹر مصدق ملک نے کہا کہ یہ فورم نہ صرف مشترکہ تہذیب، ثقافت، تنوع، سیاحت اور باہمی دوستی کا جشن ہے بلکہ انسانیت اور قدرتی ماحول کے تحفظ کے مشترکہ عزم کا اظہار بھی ہے۔ انہوں نے حکومتِ چین کا شکریہ ادا کرتے ہوئے کہا کہ چین ہر اچھے اور مشکل وقت میں پاکستان کا دوست رہا ہے اور دونوں ممالک کے تعلقات باہمی اعتماد پر مبنی ہیں۔ وفاقی وزیر نے پاکستان اور چین کے درمیان ہ...

19Jul

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Federal Minister Dr. Musadik Malik Addresses 5th China Xizang Trans-Himalaya Forum for International Cooperation

Xizang, China, 19th July, 2026(Kamran Raja):Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, addressed the 5th China Xizang Trans-Himalaya Forum for International Cooperation during his visit to the Xizang Autonomous Region of China. The Forum brought together policymakers, experts, and stakeholders from across the region to discuss cooperation on sustainable development, ecological conservation, and the shared challenges facing mountain ecosystems.Addressing the Forum, Dr. Musadik Malik said that the gathering was not only a celebration of the shared cultural heritage, diversity, friendship, tourism, and civilizations of the region, but also a reaffirmation of the common responsibility to protect humanity and nature. He expressed gratitude to the ...

UN Expert Urges Pakistan to Address Invisibility of Persons with Albinism in Human Rights and Development Policies

11Jun

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UN Expert Urges Pakistan to Address Invisibility of Persons with Albinism in Human Rights and Development Policies

Islamabad, 11 June 2026 (Kamran Raja):The United Nations Independent Expert on the human rights of persons with albinism, Muluka-Anne Miti-Drummond, has called on Pakistan to adopt a more comprehensive and inclusive approach to addressing the challenges faced by persons with albinism, warning that they remain largely overlooked in the country's human rights and development efforts. Speaking at the conclusion of her official visit to Pakistan, Miti-Drummond expressed concern that despite their distinct physical appearance, persons with albinism continue to be "invisible" in policies, programmes, and data collection systems designed to ensure that no one is left behind. “Despite being highly visible because of their physical appearance, persons with albinism are too often invisible in poli...