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High flood will pass through Kotri Barrage today. Photo: Flood Forecasting Division    KARACHI: After causing widespread devastations and fatalities in different areas of Sindh, Punjab and other parts of the country, a high flood of 560,000 cusecs will pass through Kotri Barrage today, said Sukkur Barrage control room in-charge.  Sukkur Barrage was in high flood as the reservoir received flows of 600,000 cusecs of water from Taunsa Barrage, said the official. He maintained that 29,000 cusecs of water has been added to the reservoir during the past 24 hours.  In view of the expected flood, all the canals originating from the barrage have been closed for an unidentified period, he added. A flow of 559,998 cusecs was recorded upstream, while the downstream flow was 559,998 cusecs, said the official. The high flood was heading towards Kotri Barrage, he added. As per the Flood Forecasting Division (FFD), Kotri Barrage had an inflow of 513669 cusecs upstream and 503464 cuse

PTI leader Asad Umar speaking to media in Karachi. -Screengrab ISLAMABAD: PTI leader Asad Umar on Saturday blasted the coalition government for "trying to suppress Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Finance Minister Taimur Jhagra's voice" after he wrote a letter to the Centre hinting at withdrawing from a commitment made with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the revival of the $6 billion loan programme. A day earlier, Finance Minister Miftah Ismail lashed out at Taimur Khan Jhagra for jeopardising the IMF programme ahead of its Executive Board meeting scheduled for Monday (August 29). Addressing a press conference, Miftah criticised the PTI leaders for putting the country at stake when it is already reeling from the devastations caused by flash floods and relentless rains — which have affected more than 30 million people. It is pertinent to mention here that KP government refused to implement the IMF loan precondition for the surplus budget, citing the non-payment of

Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Narcotics Control Ataullah Tarar addressing a press conference in Islamabad, on August 20, 2022. — YouTube/PTVNewsLive ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Narcotics Control Ataullah Tarar Saturday warned the PTI and Punjab government that "all of you" will be arrested if a single PML-N worker is sent behind bars. Tarar alleged that the Punjab government — a coalition of the PML-Q and PTI — has booked PML-N workers and MPAs for taking revenge for the sedition case filed against PTI Chairman Imran Khan's chief of staff, Shahbaz Gill. The press briefing came after 12 PML-N leaders approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC), seeking protective bail in a case related to the ruckus in the Punjab Assembly a day after a district court issued their arrest warrants. The PML-N leaders include Tarar, Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, Awais Leghari, Muhammad Mirza Javed, Malik Saif ul Malook Khokhar, Peer Khizer Hayat Shah Khagga

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority's headquarters in Islamabad. Photo: file       ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Tuesday warned all television channels to refrain from airing content against state institutions. The electronic media regulator directed the TV channels to avoid spreading propaganda, misinformation and disinformation against the institutions. According to PEMRA, the misinformation and disinformation spread by the news, programme anchors, guests or analysts cast aspersions against the institutions. The statement issued by PEMRA said that the "airing of such content is in violation of the directives issued by the authority, provisions of PEMRA Electronic Media (programmes and advertisements) Code of Conduct 2015 and the principles laid down by the Superior Courts." “… all satellite TV channel licensees are hereby directed to follow the principles laid down in the Constitution as well as the judgement

Former interior minister Sheikh Rasheed Awami Muslim League chief and former interior minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed has once again warned the government that attempts to arrest Imran Khan or break the PTI would trigger bloody politics in the country. Taking to Twitter on Tuesday, Sheikh Rasheed said that the security of the country is more important than politics and power, adding that the instability in Afghanistan will also affect peace in Pakistan. “Extortion and suicide attacks have started in the country.” The statement from the former federal minister came after the government filed references against the PTI chairman in prohibited funding and Toshakhana cases. The Federal Investigation Agency has also launched a probe into the illegal funding and has summoned senior PTI leaders to appear before it. The government is tightening the noose around PTI after the ECP ruling in the prohibited funding case and a smear campaign against the military following the Balochistan

Commuters and pedestrians cross a flooded street after the monsoon rains. — AFP/Files ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast “above normal” rainfall in most parts of the country in August. In its monthly outlook for the next month, the Met Office said, “Currently, La-Niña condition is prevailing and is likely to continue with weak intensity during August 2022, while the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) condition is expected to remain in a negative state, with increasing intensity towards the end of the forecast month.” The PMD said that a tendency for above-normal precipitation is predicted over most parts of the country. PMD issues outlook for August 2022. Northeastern Punjab, Kashmir, southern parts of Sindh as well as coastal areas of Balochistan are expected to receive above normal rainfall during the next month. Most parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan may receive slightly above normal showers, whereas, Gilgit Baltistan may receive nea

Secretary Local Government Sindh Syed Najam Ahmad Shah addresses a meeting. —  Supplied  KARACHI: Secretary Local Government Sindh Syed Najam Ahmad Shah on Tuesday warned of strict action against water theft. Addressing a meeting at his office, Najam Ahmad Shah said that strict action would be taken against those who steal water allocated for the people of Karachi and Hyderabad. In order to address the water shortage in Karachi and Hyderabad, the elements involved in creating hurdles in water supply will be shown no mercy, he vowed. Shah said that the Sindh government is “working day and night” for ensuring a continuous supply of water in the industrial and residential areas and Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah and Local Government Minister Nasir Shah were also paying special attention to the provision of clean water to the people. Secretary LG Sindh instructed the officials that no leniency shall be shown to water thieves and public interest should be kept on top