Sunday, August 1, 2010
Flood death tally mounts to 1300
Updated at: 1020 PST, Sunday, August 01, 2010
PESHAWAR: The number of deaths caused by surging flash floods and lashing downpours in the country, skidded past 1300 thus far, Geo News reported Sunday.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has waived off all provincial taxes, Punjab lifted agricultural tax and Balochistan announced to write off all agri-loans.
At least 800 people hitherto lost their lives in rains and flooding in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
At least eight hotels and over 300 houses were swept away in floodwater. Also, massive havoc was wrought in Swat and Shangla, where link bridges and thousands of houses were washed away.
Eleven members of the same family were killed when the roof of their houses came down on them in Kabal area of Dardial.
The province Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is the worst hit in the recent flooding, as over 567 houses were absolutely razed down to ground by flash floods, 90 highways were damaged, 58 big thoroughfares were closed for traffic; while, 104 people are still unaccounted for.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain said 12 teams have been constituted for rescue efforts.
The same spell of devastations triggered by driving rains and subsequent flooding, is in full swing in Punjab, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir, where 494 people were killed, raising the overall death toll in the country.
The United Nations said the rains and floods affected over one million people.
According to the statement of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), besides Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 37 were killed in Punjab, 19 in Balochistan, 32 in Azad Kashmir and at least six people had to lose their lives in Gilgit-Baltistan in floods.
PESHAWAR: The number of deaths caused by surging flash floods and lashing downpours in the country, skidded past 1300 thus far, Geo News reported Sunday.Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has waived off all provincial taxes, Punjab lifted agricultural tax and Balochistan announced to write off all agri-loans.
At least 800 people hitherto lost their lives in rains and flooding in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
At least eight hotels and over 300 houses were swept away in floodwater. Also, massive havoc was wrought in Swat and Shangla, where link bridges and thousands of houses were washed away.
Eleven members of the same family were killed when the roof of their houses came down on them in Kabal area of Dardial.
The province Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is the worst hit in the recent flooding, as over 567 houses were absolutely razed down to ground by flash floods, 90 highways were damaged, 58 big thoroughfares were closed for traffic; while, 104 people are still unaccounted for.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain said 12 teams have been constituted for rescue efforts.
The same spell of devastations triggered by driving rains and subsequent flooding, is in full swing in Punjab, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir, where 494 people were killed, raising the overall death toll in the country.
The United Nations said the rains and floods affected over one million people.
According to the statement of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), besides Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 37 were killed in Punjab, 19 in Balochistan, 32 in Azad Kashmir and at least six people had to lose their lives in Gilgit-Baltistan in floods.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Pakis to celebrate Azadi festivals on Aug 6, 8 in US
Geo News
DALLAS: In America’s Texas state, where a large number of Pakistani communities live, various organizations have announced festivities to celebrate Pakistan’s Independence Day.
In the metropolis called Dallas Forth Worth (DFW), the preparations to celebrate Pakistan’s Independence Day have picked up momentum. In this connection, two representative organizations of Pakistani community have finalized their separate programs.
Pakistan Council of Dallas Fort Worth (PCDFW) has planned to hold a program on August 6th in Bismillah Restaurant Plano, which would be split into two sessions.
In the first session, the eminent scholars from among the Pakistani community would read their papers on Pakistan, in order to educate and enlighten the new generation about the history of Pakistan. The session would be presided over by a former Pakistani ambassador Syed Ahsani.
The second sitting would be for Mushaira (Poetry Recital Symposium). The local poets would recite their poetic compositions in this session with themes to pay tribute to Pakistan.
The Council’s presidents, AK Khan, General Secretary Saeed Qureshi, the executive body members and popular social figures Syed Hassan, Amir Salahuddin, have called upon the community to overwhelmingly attend these programs. There is neither entry nor any other charges to participate in the Jashn- e- Azadi Pakistan program.
Additionally, to commemorate Pakistan Birthday, Pakistan association of Texas (PAT) is arranging another program on august 8, that would be held in Flag Polo Hill Park, which will continue till late night.
The showbiz, film and television celebrities Saud Qazi, Javeria Saud, singer Adil Chaudhry, Analti, the comedy actor Shakeel Siddiqui, Ahmed Janbaz, are taking part in this colorful carnival.
The PAT administration has said that there will be a special interesting program in which comic skits would be presented. In addition, the artists would sing the lyrics, songs, and national anthem about Pakistan.
There will be children rides, and various games for the children entertainment. The stalls presenting Pakistan dishes, and products would be installed. At the end, there would be a massive fireworks display. The fireworks would especially prominently display the white and the green colors adorning Pakistan’s national flag.
The PAT leaders John Hamid, Sharik Hamid, Pervez Shahed, and others have announced that the program would be totally free, so that all community members can attend it with the needed passion and zeal. It is learnt that the Pakistani community is waiting for these programs with eagerness.
In Houston city too, the Pakistani American Association of Greater Houston (PAAGH) has chalked an ambitious and comprehensive program to celebrate Jashn-e- Azadi Pakistan in a befitting manner.
These programs would be presented by celebrated artists from Radio, television and film. The president of PAAGH Khalid Khan has appealed to the community to come in huge numbers to participate in the Pakistan festival.
DALLAS: In America’s Texas state, where a large number of Pakistani communities live, various organizations have announced festivities to celebrate Pakistan’s Independence Day.
In the metropolis called Dallas Forth Worth (DFW), the preparations to celebrate Pakistan’s Independence Day have picked up momentum. In this connection, two representative organizations of Pakistani community have finalized their separate programs.
Pakistan Council of Dallas Fort Worth (PCDFW) has planned to hold a program on August 6th in Bismillah Restaurant Plano, which would be split into two sessions.
In the first session, the eminent scholars from among the Pakistani community would read their papers on Pakistan, in order to educate and enlighten the new generation about the history of Pakistan. The session would be presided over by a former Pakistani ambassador Syed Ahsani.
The second sitting would be for Mushaira (Poetry Recital Symposium). The local poets would recite their poetic compositions in this session with themes to pay tribute to Pakistan.
The Council’s presidents, AK Khan, General Secretary Saeed Qureshi, the executive body members and popular social figures Syed Hassan, Amir Salahuddin, have called upon the community to overwhelmingly attend these programs. There is neither entry nor any other charges to participate in the Jashn- e- Azadi Pakistan program.
Additionally, to commemorate Pakistan Birthday, Pakistan association of Texas (PAT) is arranging another program on august 8, that would be held in Flag Polo Hill Park, which will continue till late night.
The showbiz, film and television celebrities Saud Qazi, Javeria Saud, singer Adil Chaudhry, Analti, the comedy actor Shakeel Siddiqui, Ahmed Janbaz, are taking part in this colorful carnival.
The PAT administration has said that there will be a special interesting program in which comic skits would be presented. In addition, the artists would sing the lyrics, songs, and national anthem about Pakistan.
There will be children rides, and various games for the children entertainment. The stalls presenting Pakistan dishes, and products would be installed. At the end, there would be a massive fireworks display. The fireworks would especially prominently display the white and the green colors adorning Pakistan’s national flag.
The PAT leaders John Hamid, Sharik Hamid, Pervez Shahed, and others have announced that the program would be totally free, so that all community members can attend it with the needed passion and zeal. It is learnt that the Pakistani community is waiting for these programs with eagerness.
In Houston city too, the Pakistani American Association of Greater Houston (PAAGH) has chalked an ambitious and comprehensive program to celebrate Jashn-e- Azadi Pakistan in a befitting manner.
These programs would be presented by celebrated artists from Radio, television and film. The president of PAAGH Khalid Khan has appealed to the community to come in huge numbers to participate in the Pakistan festival.
Swat, Shangla toll from floods/rains mounts to 145, 158
Updated at: 0941 PST, Saturday, July 31, 2010
SWAT: The incessant spate of unprecedented rains, turning into fierce floods of all time, have inflicted annihilation all across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa including Swat, Shangla and Malakand Divisions, Geo news reported Saturday morning.
Over 300 innocent people have lost their lives collectively in both districts while death toll from flesh floods and rains have climbed to 145 in District Swat alone, official sources said.
Meanwhile, over 150 people have died in Shangla alone.
Those areas came under massive destruction included Behrin, Madian, Kalam, Kanjo, Kabal and capital place Mingora where more than 150 link bridges and six big bridges have been completely washed away, source said.
Rescue activities backed by Pakistan Army are afoot in Swat affected areas as nearly 2500 people including tourists have been rescued unhurt and escorted to a safe place, witnesses told media.
Free of cost ration was dealt out among people in Kalam.
SWAT: The incessant spate of unprecedented rains, turning into fierce floods of all time, have inflicted annihilation all across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa including Swat, Shangla and Malakand Divisions, Geo news reported Saturday morning.Over 300 innocent people have lost their lives collectively in both districts while death toll from flesh floods and rains have climbed to 145 in District Swat alone, official sources said.
Meanwhile, over 150 people have died in Shangla alone.
Those areas came under massive destruction included Behrin, Madian, Kalam, Kanjo, Kabal and capital place Mingora where more than 150 link bridges and six big bridges have been completely washed away, source said.
Rescue activities backed by Pakistan Army are afoot in Swat affected areas as nearly 2500 people including tourists have been rescued unhurt and escorted to a safe place, witnesses told media.
Free of cost ration was dealt out among people in Kalam.
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