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Pakistan

What is a cloudburst and how can it cause deadly floods?

Sudden, intense rainfall can trigger flash floods and landslides, making prediction extremely difficult

Published 15 Aug, 2025 10:53pm

Pakistan

Stranded cable car highlights Pakistan school accessibility crisis

Seven children and one man were rescued by Pakistan's military and civilians from the flimsy cable car

Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:56pm

Pakistan

Battagaram hero reveals why the rescue took so long

Sahib Khan says the locals did not initially give him permission

Published 25 Aug, 2023 12:25am

Pakistan

‘Stranded Battagram schoolboys thought of jumping down the cable car’

The elder passenger gave us confidence, says Rizwan

Published 24 Aug, 2023 05:04pm

Pakistan

PM House hosts event to recognise heroes of Battagram rescue

Both soldiers and locals as well as students were given certificates

Updated 24 Aug, 2023 08:31pm

Pakistan

Five heroes who executed daring cable car rescue in Battagram

Aaj News pieces together what happened in Jhangri Pashto

Published 23 Aug, 2023 07:25pm

Pakistan

Battagram chairlift: father of trapped student criticises authorities

Adds authorities directed him not to share details of the incident

Updated 22 Aug, 2023 06:07pm

Pakistan

Battagram nightmare ends with all 8 stranded in cable car rescued after 15 hours

Six children were among those trapped inside the chairlift

Updated 22 Aug, 2023 11:58pm