Jamal Shahid

Chittagong, Islamabad

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NDMA warns tourists as severe weather expected today

6 days ago | dawn.com | Jamal Shahid |Imran Gabol

• Rs550m allocated for protection against floods, river erosion and dam strengthening• Four filtration plants to address Cholistan water shortage ISLAMABAD/LAHORE: As the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued another warning about severe weather conditions that are expected in parts of Punjab and Islamabad today, the Punjab cabinet committee on disaster management approved several schemes aimed at making Cholistan more climate-resilient.
More hail, thunderstorms likely from today

1 week ago | dawn.com | Jamal Shahid |Imran Gabol

• Extreme weather to mainly impact Potohar region, northern and central parts of Punjab• Heatwave in country’s southern parts will see temperatures soaring between April and JuneLAHORE / ISLAMABAD: At least nine people were killed as a result of accidents caused by thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across Punjab over the last two days, with more extreme weather forecast for the coming days (Friday and Saturday).
PAC halts meeting after MNA alleges intimidation

1 week ago | dawn.com | Jamal Shahid

• Lawmaker says meters removed, power supply disconnected after he questioned Wapda chief’s appointment, Dasu project’s cost escalation• Chairman terms incident an attack on democracyISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) suspended its meeting on Wednesday in protest after member MNA Sardar Sanaullah Khan Mastikhel alleged intimidation for questioning retired Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani’s Wapda chairmanship and the Dasu Hydropower Project’s inflated cost.
Hydel project mismanagement infuriates Public Accounts Committee

1 week ago | dawn.com | Jamal Shahid

• Body refers procurement scandals and illegal decisions to NAB, FIA• Land acquisition delay cited as systemic problem for over a decade• PAC Chairman Junaid Akbar Khan claims recovery of Rs118bn in two monthsISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday highlighted the glaring inefficiencies and massive financial mismanagement in key national hydropower projects.
Indus drying up before our eyes, says Sherry

2 weeks ago | dawn.com | Jamal Shahid

DAWN.COM E-Paper | April 10, 2025 Subscribe to notifications Get the latest news and updates from Dawn Not Now Allow Notifications ISLAMABAD: Senator Sherry Rehman on Wednesday expressed concern over unprecedented water crisis in the Indus River system which is experiencing a historic 100-year low. In an urgent call to action, the former climate change minister stressed that the situation is now a national emergency and it must not be politicised.
Margalla Hills wildfire intensifies due to strong winds: IWMB

2 weeks ago | dawn.com | Jamal Shahid

ISLAMABAD: Strong winds intensified a wildfire sweeping through the Margalla Hills, officials confirmed on Saturday. “Gusts are fanning the flames, carrying embers into untouched areas and accelerating the fire’s spread by fueling it with a continuous supply of oxygen,” said Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) spokesperson Omer Bilal.
Suparco invites proposals for first spaceflight mission

2 weeks ago | dawn.com | Jamal Shahid

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) on Friday invited scientists, researchers, and students to contribute to the country’s first-ever human spaceflight mission.
Public Accounts Committee perturbed by HEC’s failure to recover Rs1.5bn from defaulters

4 weeks ago | dawn.com | Jamal Shahid

ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General’s office on Wednesday raised alarm over the Higher Education Commission’s failure to recover more than Rs1.5 billion from scholarship defaulters. Calling it a critical matter, the issue was raised after audit officials reported that 5,321 students had received foreign scholarships under nine different projects. While 96 individuals had defaulted, approximately Rs0.8 billion had already been recovered.
PAC summons top bureaucrats on sugar crisis

1 month ago | dawn.com | Jamal Shahid

ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday voiced displeasure over the non-submission of a report on sugar crisis and called the secretaries of industries, commerce and food security ministries for a briefing on itPAC Chairman Junaid Akbar Khan reminded officials that a report had been requested but was yet to be presented. Consequently, the committee summoned the secretaries of three ministries to provide details about sugar prices, imports and exports.
Toshakhana fate uncertain as govt examines foreign practices

1 month ago | dawn.com | Jamal Shahid

ISLAMABAD: Cabinet Secretary Kamran Ali Afzal informed the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Wednesday that the government was exploring options regarding the future of Toshakhana, including the potential abolition of the longstanding and often-debated practice of allowing government officials to accept gifts. “A committee constituted by the cabinet researched laws of other countries regarding official gifts.