Lahore — Torrential rains early Tuesday caused widespread flooding in low-lying areas across several cities in Punjab, including Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, and Sheikhupura.
Multiple areas reported power outages as WAPDA feeders tripped due to water accumulation. Traffic movement was disrupted, and civic authorities have launched drainage operations to assist affected residents.
Rescue teams are actively responding, but many citizens remain distressed over repeated urban flooding.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that from November 2025 to October 2028, industrial and agricultural sectors will receive additional electricity at a reduced rate of Rs 22.98 per unit under the Roshan Economy Power Package to support growth and lower costs.
At a Thursday press conference in Lahore, Azma Bukhari urged that arrests be executed without loss of life. Emphasizing restraint and adherence to legal procedures, she called on law enforcement to prioritize civilian safety, minimizing force and avoiding casualties while ensuring suspects are brought…
