ISLAMABAD/ KARACHI: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned of more rain in different parts of the country from September 2 to 5, as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) announced Sunday the cyclonic storm ASNA had moved further away from the coastal regions and was expected to weaken gradually.
Pakistan has witnessed massive monsoon rains since the beginning of July, during which, according to the country’s disaster management body, 285 people were reported to have lost their lives by the end of this week.
The PMD also warned residents of Pakistan’s southern coastal areas of a possible cyclonic storm after the weather system developed over India’s Rann of Kutch before gaining intensity.
However, Chief Meteorologist Dr. Sardar Sarfaraz informed on Saturday the cyclone was moving toward Oman, though he noted it could still cause heavy rains and thunderstorms in Sindh and Balochistan provinces.
“National Emergencies Operation Center has anticipated that several regions in Pakistan are expected to experience moderate monsoon rains from 2nd to 5th September 2024,” the NDMA said in a statement.
It said that northeastern Punjab was likely to expect rainfall under the system along with the Potohar region, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
“General public is advised to avoid visiting the seaside and beach areas and remain cautious of loose structures like billboards, electrical poles, solar panels and hoardings,” it added.
The PMD also said in its weather alert that sea conditions were likely to remain rough with gusting wind going up to 80 kilometers per hours until Sunday night.
“Fishermen of Balochistan are advised not to venture in open sea till tonight while those of Sindh can resume their activities from today,” it said.
The PMD also said its cyclone monitoring center in Karachi was closely observing the weather system and would issue further updates about it.
Pakistan to witness more rains next week as Cyclone ASNA moves away from coastal regions
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Pakistan to witness more rains next week as Cyclone ASNA moves away from coastal regions
- The monsoon rains have so far claimed 285 lives across the country since July 1, according to the NDMA
- The meteorological department warns fishermen in Balochistan to stay away from the sea until tonight
Pakistan army chief calls for ‘people-centric’ policing to tackle security threats
- Asim Munir says public trust, inter-agency coordination key to internal security
- Militancy remains a major challenge as police and army conduct joint operations
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s army chief has said strengthening policing at the community level was critical to countering internal security threats, as the country faces a mix of militant violence and routine law-and-order challenges, according to a statement circulated by the military on Tuesday.
Field Marshal Asim Munir, who also serves as chief of defense staff, made the remarks during a visit to the National Police Academy in Islamabad, where he met senior police officials from across the country.
Pakistan’s internal security landscape has been under strain for years, with a resurgence of militant attacks, particularly in its two western provinces.
The country’s police continue to shoulder primary responsibility for public order, counterterrorism and crime prevention, though they also carry out joint intelligence-based operations with the military frequently.
“A strong, professional and people-centric police force is indispensable for ensuring internal security and the rule of law,” the army chief was quoted as saying by the Inter-Services Public Relations, the military’s media wing, while addressing senior police officials.
He also stressed the importance of inter-agency cooperation, modern policing practices and fostering public trust in law-enforcement institutions.
The army chief paid tribute to police personnel killed in the line of duty, laying a wreath at the Police Martyrs’ Monument and acknowledging the “supreme sacrifices” of officers confronting militancy, crime and internal security threats.
During the visit, he was briefed on training and capacity-building initiatives, including the School for High-Impact Elite Law Enforcement Development, and interacted with cadet assistant superintendents of police, telling them the police served as the first line of defense in protecting citizens’ lives, property and dignity.
The army chief said enforcing law and order was a “sacred trust” and added that the armed forces would continue to fully support police personnel in meeting Pakistan’s evolving security challenges.
Senior police leaders present at the meeting reaffirmed their commitment to institutional reforms, professional development and modernization aimed at strengthening policing standards, the ISPR said.
