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21 people are killed by heavy rain in Punjab: PDMA

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The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Director General reports that South Punjab saw the highest number of fatalities as a result of lightning and torrential rainfall.

Thunderbolts were the primary cause of the six districts in Punjab that recorded six fatalities on April 13, including nine in Rahim Yar Khan.

Residents are instructed to take safety precautions when it’s raining by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority.

Previous to this, intense rains completely inundated roads, streets, and homes in Pasni, Gwadar, Balochistan, causing chaos and stopping all daily activities.

People were forced from their shelters when rainwater seeped into homes and businesses. Videos revealed the entire village by the sea completely submerged, with precipitation sluicing down the streets.

89.1 millimetres of rain were reported in Pasni over the course of four hours of nonstop rain, according to the Met Office.

In addition, there was a lot of rain in the districts of Dera Ismail Khan, Malakand, Mohmand, and Kohat in KP, as well as in southern Punjab, including Multan.

Following a period of intense rain, Quetta’s low-lying districts flooded. Mastung, Kalat, Nushki, Pishin, Kharan, Qila Abdullah, and Kachhi were also reported to have experienced rainfall. Additionally, Kalat was pounded by a dust storm that made visibility difficult.

According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Balochistan, a thunderbolt in the Sorab district claimed the lives of two youngsters.

A 22-year-old guy, meanwhile, died in a  lightning strike in Pishin.

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Repatriation of Undocumented Afghans: A Continuous Reunification of 739,668 Afghans

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739,668 people have been repatriated from Pakistan as of October 7, 2024, after they were forced to flee their country. Restitution is still being carried out.

26,622 Afghans, comprising 9,847 men, 7,596 women, and 9,179 children, were returned between September 9 and October 7, 2024.

In addition, as part of the continuous effort to curb illegal immigration, 741 families have been deported in 658 cars.

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PM Condemns Cowardly Attack on Chinese Convoy While Visiting Chinese Embassy in Islamabad

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The disgusting plot to harm ties between Pakistan and China would not be accepted at all, according to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif promised to personally supervise the inquiry into the terror assault near the Karachi Airport that claimed the lives of two Chinese nationals during his visit to the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad.

The Prime Minister conveyed his profound sadness and anguish over the passing of Chinese nationals to Jiang Zaidong, the Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, during their meeting.

According to the prime minister, the government’s top concern is safeguarding the lives and belongings of Chinese brethren living in Pakistan.

Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed his commitment to quickly identify and hold accountable anyone responsible for the event.

On this occasion, the Chinese Ambassador expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for rapid response of the Government of Pakistan following terrorist incident in karahi and beginning of probe into it.

Additionally, he conveyed his trust in the Pakistani government to conduct a thorough investigation, quickly identify the terrorists, and expeditiously bring them to justice.

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SIFC Backs China-Pakistan Shale Gas Initiative: $30 million is invested in shale gas development by OGDCL.

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The Pakistani government is receiving assistance from the Special Investment Facilitation Council in the exploration of new petroleum deposits, including shale gas.

To increase Pakistan’s potential for shale and tight gas, the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) of Pakistan and the China Central Depository and Clearing Company (CCDC) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
As part of the agreement, CCDC will help OGDCL with exploration and production by offering drilling and upstream oil field services. Through this agreement, energy self-sufficiency will be attained by utilizing Pakistan’s energy resources.

It is anticipated that the MoU will make the nation rely more on natural resources and less on imports.

OGDCL has committed 30 million dollars to develop shale gas reserves to suit the country’s energy needs. The goal of this partnership with China is to meet rising demand for energy by making use of regional resources.

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