ISLAMABAD: The administration in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, has issued an alert as a precautionary measure for anticipated upcoming heavy rainfall, and thunderstorms.
“Scattered heavy to very heavy falls are also expected in Hazara, Malakand, Mardan, Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore divisions, Islamabad and Kashmir on Wednesday and Thursday,” Pakistan’s Metrological Office said in its advisory.
“Heavy falls may generate flash flooding in Hazara, Malakand, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, D.G.Khan divisions, Islamabad and Kashmir, while urban flooding in Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore divisions during Wednesday and Thursday,” Met office said advising all concerned authorities including Resue 1122, CDA, and Pakistan Navy to remain “alert” and take precautionary measures during the forecast period.
Islamabad administration has imposed ban on boating and swimming in nullahs and dams in the capital with announcements made on loud speaker in low-lying areas near these water bodies cautioning people.
According to the Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), a total of 161 people have been killed and 137 others injured in rain-related incidents since July I, 2019 across the country due to the current monsoon-triggered heavy rainfalls.
Monsoon season in Pakistan, which usually runs from July to September, causes frequent flash floods and land slides in different parts of the country.
Islamabad on ‘alert’ amid forecast of heavy rains
Islamabad on ‘alert’ amid forecast of heavy rains
- Heavy falls may generate flash flooding, Metrological Office warns
- Capital administration imposed ban on boating and swimming in nullahs and dams
Pakistan assembly speaker warns opposition against anti-state remarks in parliament
- Ayaz Sadiq says criticism of judiciary and armed forces will not be allowed on assembly floor
- He calls violence during protests unacceptable, vows neutrality as National Assembly speaker
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said on Saturday that opposition lawmakers would not be allowed to speak against Pakistan, the judiciary or the armed forces on the floor of parliament, calling such remarks unacceptable.
Speaking to reporters during a visit to the eastern city of Lahore, Sadiq said parliamentary debate must remain within constitutional and legal limits, while reiterating his commitment to act impartially as speaker.
“No one will be allowed to speak against Pakistan, the judiciary or the armed forces on the floor of the National Assembly,” Sadiq said. “Negative or controversial remarks about judges or the armed forces are unacceptable.”
His comments come amid heightened political tensions after opposition groups held protests in the past, criticizing state institutions and targeting government and military properties.
The speaker said peaceful protest was a democratic right but drew a sharp line at violence and vandalism.
“Protest is the right of every citizen in a democratic society, but it must remain peaceful and within the bounds of the constitution and the law,” he continued, adding that arson, damage to property and the use of sticks or weapons in the name of protest were “unacceptable” and posed a threat to the rule of law.
“No opposition lawmaker will be allowed to speak on the National Assembly floor if they speak against Pakistan,” Sadiq said.
The speaker also noted the country’s economic indicators were gradually improving, citing an increase in foreign exchange reserves, and said Pakistan had further strengthened relations with countries including the United States, China, Russia, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia.
