The UN Security Council on Friday rejected a resolution to permanently lift sanctions on Iran. Tehran and key European powers now have eight days to reach an agreement on the pending matter, as diplomatic efforts continue to resolve the stalemate.

PDMA Punjab Director General Irfan Ali Kathia told Independent Urdu that recent floods caused greater damage in South Punjab because people did not take government warnings seriously. Authorities continue relief and rescue operations while urging citizens to follow safety advisories.

A local Islamabad court has formally charged Umar Hayat in the murder case of social media star Sana Yusuf. The accused denied the allegations during the hearing. The court proceedings continue as the investigation into the high-profile case progresses.

Afghan officials rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim of reclaiming Bagram Airbase. Speaking from London, Trump said the US is attempting to take back the base, near China’s nuclear production site. Afghan Foreign Ministry’s Second Political Director, Zakir Jalali, responded on Twitter, emphasizing that Afghans have never accepted foreign military presence on their soil.

Floodwaters have swept away another section of Motorway M-5 near Jalalpur Pirwala. Both eastern and western stretches are affected. Authorities say the motorway remains closed for the eighth day, with traffic diverted via alternate routes. Repair teams are working to reduce water flow from the Sutlej into the Chenab.