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Mint
6 days ago
- Climate
- Mint
Pakistan journalist swept away in flood fury on camera, shocking visuals show reporter sucked under water
Pakistan: In a shocking video that's gone viral across social media, a man, reportedly a Pakistani journalist, was swept away by raging floodwaters while on a live broadcast near Chahan Dam in the nation's Rawalpindi. The chilling footage shows the reporter neck-deep in the fast moving waters, microphone still in hand, moments before he's pulled by the gushing current. Multiple videos of the same incident across social media captures the exact moment when the journalist— reportedly identified as Ali Musa Raza — was standing in the water, only his outstretched hand visible, till he is dragged into the waters. Pakistan has been reeling under heavy rains, which wreaked havoc in the eastern region of the nation, killing as many as 54 people in the last 24 hours, officials said on Thursday, July 17. The 54 deaths in the past day occurred in Punjab province, which received 124% more rainfall between July 1 and July 15 than the same period the previous year, forecasters said, reported Associated Press. Not just the deaths, but the incessant rains have also triggered flash floods and inundated several villages as Pakistan experiences 82 per cent more rainfall in July 2025 as compared to the same period in July 2024, AP reported, citing the Pakistan Meteorological Department. Cloudburst in the Jhelum district in Punjab triggered flash flooding, prompting authorities to use boats to evacuate dozens of people. People wade through the flooded street after during the monssoon rain in Rawalpindi, Pakistan July 17, 2025. REUTERS/Waseem Khan The National Disaster Management Authority issued an updated flood alert on Thursday urging local authorities to remain on high alert as heavy rains continue. Tourists were advised to avoid travel to affected areas where rains could trigger landslides and block highways. Commuters wade through a flooded street amidst heavy monsoon rains in Rawalpindi on July 17, 2025. Heavy rains have been linked to 54 deaths in the past 24 hours in Pakistan, taking the toll to about 180 since the arrival of the monsoon in late June, the government's disaster agency said on July 17. (Photo by Farooq NAEEM / AFP) Television news footage Thursday showed an army helicopter plucking three members of a family from the roof of their house after they were stranded by a flash flood on the outskirts of Rawalpindi city. More rain is expected in the capital Islamabad, Pakistan-administered Kashmir and other parts of the country, the meteorological department reported.
Express Tribune
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Islamabad court blocks 27 YouTube channels over ‘anti-state' content
Listen to article A local court in Islamabad has ordered to block 27 channels accused of 'disseminating fake and misleading information against state institutions', it stated in an order on Tuesday. Judicial Magistrate Abbas Shah issued a two-page written order on a petition filed by the the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA). The court found the agency's evidence to be satisfactory and ruled that the matter merited legal action under existing laws. The NCCIA launched an inquiry into the matter on June 2 with the approval of the competent authority. Sub-Inspector Waseem Khan of the Cyber Crime Reporting Centre of NCCIA's informed the court on June 24 that the agency was investigating several YouTube channels involved in spreading "false, defamatory, and fake" content against state institutions and their officials. He told the court that the content being circulated was 'likely to cause fear, panic, disorder or unrest in society' and included 'highly intimidating, provocative and derogatory' remarks. He further alleged that the channels aimed to provoke the public and armed forces personnel and create "ill-will among pillars of the state." The investigation revealed that 27 channels were involved in the public dissemination of such material. The agency subsequently sought permission to block these YouTube channels under Section 37 of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, requesting that a legal order be issued to Google LLC, the parent company of YouTube, for their removal and blocking. After reviewing the request and accompanying evidence, the court concluded that it was convinced the facts presented and the evidence submitted by the inquiry officer constituted "offences punishable" under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act and the Penal Laws of Pakistan. The written order also directed the Officer-in-Charge at YouTube to block/remove the identified channels. The channels blocked by the court are affiliated with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), as well as those run by journalists Moeed Pirzada, Asad Ali Toor, Ahmed Noorani, Matiullah Jan, Imran Riaz Khan, Sabir Shakir, and Aftab Iqbal.
India Gazette
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
First Kashmiri-Kannada film 'Harmukh' captivates audience in Srinagar
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 26 (ANI): In a significant moment for regional cinema and cultural dialogue, the premiere of 'Harmukh', the first film blending Kashmiri and Kannada languages, was held at INOX cinema in Srinagar to an enthusiastic and packed audience. The screening drew local filmmakers, artists, students, and cinema enthusiasts, signalling a renewed public interest in storytelling through cinema in Kashmir. The film, named after the revered Harmukh mountain, aims to bridge linguistic and cultural divides through a narrative rooted in themes of identity, love, and resilience. Set against the backdrop of Kashmir's scenic landscapes and informed by the narrative richness of Karnataka, 'Harmukh' presents a layered exploration of Kashmiriyat, the centuries-old legacy of communal harmony in the valley. Attendees described the event as more than a film launch; many viewed it as a symbolic step toward cultural restoration in a region where cinema had largely faded over the past three decades. Organisers of the event stressed that 'Harmukh' was not merely a cinematic release but a platform for dialogue between North and South Indian cultures. The film also serves as an encouragement to the youth in Kashmir to pursue filmmaking as a meaningful form of self-expression. Waseem Khan, a local attendee, emphasised the film's cultural significance, and said, 'This is the second film this year in Kashmiri after a long cultural silence. A film combining Kannada and Kashmiri is a great initiative. I would tell people -- come and watch it. You won't be disappointed.' The audience responded warmly to the film's portrayal of Kashmiri traditions, its use of local actors, including Aya Sharif, and the commitment to showcasing cultural unity. (ANI)
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
First Kashmiri-Kannada film 'Harmukh' captivates audience in Srinagar
In a significant moment for regional cinema and cultural dialogue, the premiere of 'Harmukh', the first film blending Kashmiri and Kannada languages, was held at INOX cinema in Srinagar to an enthusiastic and packed audience. The screening drew local filmmakers, artists, students, and cinema enthusiasts, signalling a renewed public interest in storytelling through cinema in Kashmir. The film, named after the revered Harmukh mountain, aims to bridge linguistic and cultural divides through a narrative rooted in themes of identity, love, and resilience. Set against the backdrop of Kashmir's scenic landscapes and informed by the narrative richness of Karnataka, 'Harmukh' presents a layered exploration of Kashmiriyat, the centuries-old legacy of communal harmony in the valley. Attendees described the event as more than a film launch; many viewed it as a symbolic step toward cultural restoration in a region where cinema had largely faded over the past three decades. Organisers of the event stressed that 'Harmukh' was not merely a cinematic release but a platform for dialogue between North and South Indian cultures. The film also serves as an encouragement to the youth in Kashmir to pursue filmmaking as a meaningful form of self-expression. Waseem Khan, a local attendee, emphasised the film's cultural significance, and said, "This is the second film this year in Kashmiri after a long cultural silence. A film combining Kannada and Kashmiri is a great initiative. I would tell people -- come and watch it. You won't be disappointed." The audience responded warmly to the film's portrayal of Kashmiri traditions, its use of local actors, including Aya Sharif, and the commitment to showcasing cultural unity.
