Mangla Dam reaches dead level, causing more water shortage in provinces.
Mangla Dam, one of the country’s main reservoirs, reached its dead level of 1,050 feet on Sunday, leading to increased water shortages for the provinces during the rest of the Rabi season and a drop in hydropower generation. After reaching its dead level, electricity generation from the Mangla hydropower project will drop to 130 megawatts from a peak of 1,150 MW.
Coaster Falls Into Ravine Near Kahuta: Pakistan Army Leads Rescue After Deadly Accident.
A passenger coaster heading to Rawalpindi crashed near Kahuta on March 16, 2025. At the district headquarters hospital, five passengers—four men and one woman—died from their injuries. Among the injured was Lance Havildar Arif Ali, a soldier.
The Pakistan Army and Civil Administration quickly arrived at the accident site after receiving the information. The Pakistan Army carried out the rescue operation, moving all injured passengers to the District Headquarters Hospital. Four passengers suffered serious injuries in the accident.
The prompt response of the Pakistan Army and rescue teams, along with the swift transfer of the injured to the hospital, helped prevent further loss of life. The injured passengers are now receiving treatment at the District Headquarters Hospital, where the medical team is providing them with the necessary care.
Pakistan declines Afghanistan’s request to postpone deportations.
Pakistan has rejected the Afghan Taliban’s request to extend the stay of Afghan refugees. Kabul has been clearly informed that Islamabad will proceed with its plan to deport all illegal residents and Afghan Citizen Card (ACC) holders starting April 1.
In a key policy decision on March 7, Pakistan announced that Afghan Citizen Card (ACC) holders must leave the country by March 31 or face deportation. With around 800,000 ACC holders in Pakistan, they will be considered illegal residents after the deadline. The statement advised all illegal foreigners and ACC holders to leave the country voluntarily by March 31, 2025; otherwise, deportation will begin on April 1, 2025.
Pakistan stated that ample time had already been given for the dignified return of Afghan migrants. After the deadline was announced, the Taliban government reached out through diplomatic channels, requesting Pakistan to delay the deportation of their nationals and grant them more time.