Qazi Shoaib Khan

ATTOCK: /DNA/ – The Attock district administration dispatched over 10 boats along with operators from the Indus River at Attock Khurd to flood-affected areas of South Punjab particularly district Muzafarghar and tehsil Ali pur to join hand with the rescue operation. As per details, the rescue operation was launched on the instructions of Deputy Commissioner Attock, Rao Atif Raza in pursuance with the policy guidelines of the Punjab Govt. He also supervised the operation under which boats from river Indus were transported on containers under police escort to southern Punjab.

Officials said these boats are among the most urgent needs of the people stranded in floodwaters and will be deployed in ongoing rescue and relief efforts.

Talking to newsmen on this occasion, Deputy Commissioner Attock, Rao Atif Raza said that the initiative reflects the government`s commitment to mobilise resources across the province.

He added that the district administration has also planned to dispatch food supplies to South Punjab and other affected districts in the coming week. Local residents and civil society groups in the district welcomed the move, calling it a timely response that could save lives in inundated areas where road access has been cut off for weeks.

Moreover, the district administration Attock on devised a comprehensive plan to extend every possible help to flood effected people of District Muzafarghar and it’s tehsil Ali pur. The revenue officials from tehsil ATTOCK Mr Zahoor Ali chitoo along Mr Abdul Wahab from Hazro were also deployed to perform their rescue operation with the Pak Navy besides shifting the flood effected people to the safer places. Earlier, 15 trucks loaded with essential food items worth of rupees millions were also despatched from ATTOCK . The Additional Deputy Commissioner Revenue Mr Aslam Marth and Tehsidar ATTOCK Mohammad Rizwan also monitored the entire exercise.

DOHA, SEP 15 (DNA) – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan met with His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan today on the sidelines of the emergency Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha.

The meeting was marked by warmth and cordiality, reflecting the deep-rooted fraternal ties and close cooperation between Pakistan and Jordan. The two leaders discussed a range of issues of mutual interest, with a particular focus on the ongoing grave situation in Gaza.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and King Abdullah II expressed their profound concern over the escalating violence and the dire humanitarian crisis unfolding in the occupied Palestinian territories. Both leaders strongly condemned the indiscriminate Israeli aggression and emphasized the urgent need for an immediate ceasefire, the protection of civilians, and the swift delivery of humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.

They called upon the international community to take decisive action to halt the violence and to work towards a just, comprehensive, and lasting solution to the Palestinian issue based on the pre-1967 borders and the relevant United Nations resolutions.

The two leaders also discussed avenues to further strengthen the bilateral relationship between Pakistan and Jordan, exploring opportunities for enhanced collaboration in trade, investment, and other vital sectors.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause and its solidarity with the people of Palestine.

ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (APP):Nearly 4.3 million people have been evacuated and relocated to safer areas, including 2.7 million from Punjab and 1.6 million from Sindh, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said Monday.

In a statement. NDMA urged residents in vulnerable zones to cooperate with evacuation teams and follow official instructions when returning from temporary shelters.
Citizens are advised to avoid all non-essential travel in flood-hit areas as rescue and relief operations continue.
The authority emphasised the importance of preparedness, recommending that residents keep emergency kits stocked with water, food, and essential medicines, secure important documents, and use the NDMA Disaster Alert App for real-time updates and guidance.
Under the prime minister’s directive, NDMA is coordinating all rescue and relief efforts. The National Emergencies Operation Center is fully functional around the clock and maintains continuous communication with both civil and military institutions.

According to NDMA’s latest report, the floodwave at Guddu Barrage is expected to reach Sukkur Barrage within the next two to three days and Kotri Barrage between September 24 and 26. Inflow at Kotri is anticipated to range between 400,000 and 445,000 cusecs.

Water levels in the River Chenab at Trimmu and upstream areas including Marala, Khanki, and Qadirabad are gradually receding, with flows returning to normal. However, Panjnad remains in high flood with a discharge of 308,000 cusecs.

Severe flood conditions persist in South Multan, Muzaffargarh, Rajanpur, Lodhran, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Alipur, Sitpur, Liaqatpur, Uch Sharif, and Ahmadpur Sharqia.
Meanwhile, floodwaters are steadily receding in Kasur, Okara, Vehari, and Bahawalnagar.

The River Ravi remains normal except at Ganda Singh, where a flow of 108,000 cusecs is being recorded. The overall situation in the River Sutlej is stable, with flows of 89,000 cusecs at Sulemanki and 83,000 cusecs at Head Islam.
NDMA reports that water flow in the Indus River is stable at Tarbela and Taunsa, while flood conditions continue at Guddu, Sukkur, and Kotri barrages.

Guddu Barrage is experiencing a high flood with a discharge of 635,000 cusecs.
Sukkur Barrage is under medium flood conditions with 538,000 cusecs, and Kotri Barrage is facing a low flood with 278,000 cusecs.

DOHA, SEP 15: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday strongly condemned Israel’s attack on Doha, terming it a reckless and provocative act aimed at sabotaging peace efforts in the Middle East, and called for the creation of an Arab-Islamic task force to counter Israel’s expansionist ambitions.

Addressing an emergency Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha, the prime minister said the assault on Qatar was a flagrant violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity, stressing that Pakistan stood in full solidarity with its Qatari brothers and sisters.

He said Israel’s actions were not isolated incidents but part of a wider hegemonic agenda. “Even in wartime, the role of peace mediators is always inviolable and sacrosanct — they are the messengers of fragile hope,” PM said, questioning Israel’s sincerity in negotiations and its disregard for human lives.

The premier lauded Qatar’s “sincere and tireless diplomatic efforts” under the leadership of its Emir to bridge divides and promote regional as well as global peace. He said Israel’s genocidal campaign in Gaza had reduced the strip to “rubble and ruin” and must be stopped immediately.

Outlining urgent steps, Shehbaz said Israel must be held accountable for war crimes, its UN membership suspended, and stronger measures adopted by Arab and Islamic countries. He urged the UN Security Council to invoke Chapter 7 of the UN Charter for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, the release of hostages, and the exchange of Palestinian prisoners, along with guaranteed humanitarian access.

“Above all, a just and lasting two-state solution must be achieved with the creation of an independent Palestinian state on pre-1967 borders with Al-Quds as its capital,” the prime minister added.

Earlier, the premier landed in Qatar to participate in the Emergency Arab-Islamic summit. Qatar’s Minister of Culture, Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, welcomed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif upon his arrival in Doha.

The summit, co-sponsored by Pakistan, has been convened in the wake of Israel’s airstrikes on Doha and the escalating developments in Palestine following Israeli attempts to occupy Gaza, expand settlement activities in the occupied West Bank and forcibly displace the Palestinians.

The Arab-Islamic summit was attended by heads of state, governments and senior officials from the OIC member countries.

PM Shehbaz is accompanied by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, and Special Assistant to the PM Tariq Fatemi.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is already in Doha and attended the preparatory meeting of the foreign ministers.

Following Israel’s airstrikes on Doha, Prime Minister Shehbaz had also visited Doha on September 11, 2025, as a gesture of solidarity and regional unity, and met with the Qatari leadership to express Pakistan’s unwavering support for the security and sovereignty of Qatar and its commitment to peace and stability in the Middle East.

On the sidelines of the preparatory Foreign Ministers’ meeting, Ishaq Dar met his Egyptian counterpart Dr Badr Abdelatty, Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, Turkish FM Hakan Fidan, Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Dato’ Seri Mohamad Hasan, Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain, Uzbekistan’s FM Bakhtiyor Saidov and OIC Secretary General, Hissein Brahim Taha.

Addressing the ministerial meeting on Sunday, DPM Dar had said that Israel must be held accountable for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

“This reckless and provocative attack constitutes a flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Qatar, contrary to the fundamental principles of international law, including the UN Charter, in particular its Article 2(4), prohibiting the threat or use of force,” he added.

“We are gathering again this morning to discuss yet another illegal Israeli assault on a brotherly sovereign state. It was only last month that we met in Jeddah for an extraordinary meeting of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers to discuss Israeli aggression in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The mere frequency of our gatherings is enough to underline how Israel has become a persistent irritant and a danger to world peace and security.”

“We recognise Qatar’s tireless and principled engagement with all the parties, often under the most challenging circumstances to keep the channels of dialogue open and advance prospects of peace. Targeting Qatar is thus not only an attack on a sovereign state but also an attack on diplomacy and mediation itself,” he said.

Ishaq Dar said that as a non-permanent member of the UNSC, Pakistan will continue to work with the OIC and Arab partners to mobilise global support for Israel’s accountability for its rogue actions in the Middle East and for the Palestinian right to self-determination, justice and peace.

To safeguard the global order, Dar said Pakistan reiterates the following urgent and essential steps:

Israel must be held accountable for war crimes and crimes against humanity. It should not be allowed to get away with attacking Islamic countries and killing people with impunity.
Creation of an Arab-Islamic task force to monitor the Israeli designs in the region and adopt effective deterrent and offensive measures in a synchronised manner to ward off Israeli expansionist designs.
In line with the call made by the OIC, we must pursue the suspension of Israel’s membership of the United Nations. Following up on this step would be a clear message of seriousness by the Ummah.
Member states should actively consider implementing additional punitive measures against Israel as a means to reinforce accountability and deter further violations of international law.
UN Security Council must urgently demand Israel under Chapter VII of the UN Charter for an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire, release of hostages and exchange of Palestinian prisoners.
Unfettered, sustained and secure humanitarian access to all civilians in need and the protection of aid workers, medical teams and UN personnel in the OPT.
Revival of a genuine and time-bound political process to achieve a just, comprehensive and lasting two-state solution in accordance with international law and relevant UN and OIC resolutions.