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Rainfall and destructive flash floods are wreaking havoc in Balochistan.

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With the severing of land links with many locations, Harnai and surrounding areas face floods in local rivers and nullahs. The Harnai-Quetta-Punjab route was closed to traffic for the fourth day in a row.

On the second day, train service on the Sibi-Harnai railway line was suspended due to damage caused by flooding to the railway track.

Track maintenance has reportedly begun, according to railway officials.

Some vehicles carrying picnickers were carried away by flooding water, according to the Chagai district government. “The people fled to the adjacent hills and survived, even though the vehicles were destroyed,” the district administration said.

A local dam had a breach at Toba Kakari in Pishin. As per DC Jumadad Mandokhel, “the workers of the irrigation department and PDMA filled earth around the dam to strengthen it.” The deputy commissioner stated, “After 48 years, the earth filling in the dam’s outer portion was completed.”

Bala Nari has seen the inundation of the Nari River from the Naseerabad district. While several acres of wheat in Mithri were ruined by water, the locals were moved to safer areas.

Amidst catastrophic flash floods in Balochistan, the Pakistan Meteorological Department has predicted further rain.

Quetta: The Meteorological Department had forecast further rain, but the initial round of rainfall in Balochistan had not yet ceased.

Additional rain is predicted for the province through April 19, per the Met Office.

Thirty-three millimeters of rain fell in Quetta in the past twenty-four hours, while Sibbi received twenty-eight millimeters, Barkhan 07 received seventeen, Sumingli eleven, Lasbela five, and Nokundi received two millimeters.

Turbat, Gwadar, Kech, and Panjgur had severe and gusty winds on Monday.

Due to the persistently strong rains that pounded many regions of the province, killing and wounding numerous people, the government of Balochistan has declared an urban flood and rain emergency, a government official announced on Monday.

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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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