🎙️ Exclusive Interview with Afzal Shakeel Sandhu In this inspiring interview on One Cup of Tea with Rana Mujahid, renowned poet and teacher Afzal Shakeel Sandhu shares the story of his practical life, teaching career, and poetic journey. From his early days in education to his deep passion for Urdu and Punjabi poetry, he opens up about the challenges and inspirations that shaped his path. Throughout the conversation, Rana Mujahid asks thought-provoking questions about: ☕ The beginning of professional life 📘 Teaching experiences and life management as a teacher 🖋️ How the journey of poetry started 📚 Favourite poets and literary inspirations 🎤 The balance between being a teacher and a poet 💬 A special message for readers and fans Watch my ghazal KITAB E ISHAQ The interview includes around 24 meaningful questions, along with the recitation of Afzal Shakeel Sandhu’s own poetry. It’s a heartfelt session filled with wisdom, experience, and love for literature. 👉 Don’t forge...
2025 Punjab (Pakistan) floods Introduction In August 2025, the province of Punjab in Pakistan experienced one of its worst flood events in several decades, primarily due to **intense monsoon rains** and elevated flows in major rivers like the Ravi, Chenab, and Sutlej. Causes of the Flood Several interlinked factors contributed to the scale of the flood: 1.Record-breaking monsoon rainfall, which caused widespread **flash floods and riverine overflows** in the region. 2.Cross-border water release**: India reportedly released excess water from upstream dams, leading to sudden surges in rivers entering Pakistan’s Punjab. 3. The convergence of these **extreme weather** and **hydrological events** produced flooding of an unprecedented scale. Impact Human and Social Toll 1. The floods **submerged over 1,400 villages**, and **more than one million people** were **displaced or affected**, with some reports citing up to **1.2 million**. 2. The **death toll** in Punjab ranged...
