Catastrophic floods in Punjab, caused by overflowing Sutlej, Ravi, and Chenab rivers, have displaced over 600,000 people and claimed 15 lives. Millions of acres of farmland and vital infrastructure have been destroyed. Authorities have evacuated 150,000 people and 35,000 livestock, establishing relief, medical, and veterinary camps. UN OCHA reports fatalities are nearly three times higher…

Vicente Azpitarte Pérez, Member of the Senate of Spain, met Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. They discussed enhancing parliamentary exchanges and cooperation in political, economic, and cultural fields. Senator Dar appreciated Pérez’s efforts and received an invitation to visit Spain to further strengthen ties.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting in Narowal to review the ongoing flood situation in Punjab. Officials briefed him on affected areas, rescue operations, and relief efforts. The PM emphasized prompt action to assist victims and restore normalcy in flood-hit regions.

A landslide struck a pilgrimage route in Indian-administered Kashmir, killing dozens of people. Rescue teams rushed to the site to recover victims and provide aid. Authorities warned of continuing risks due to unstable terrain and called for caution for travelers and locals in affected areas.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has instructed authorities to restore disrupted ground communication as quickly as possible. She emphasized using mosques and loudspeakers to alert residents in flood-affected areas. She warned that many people are reluctant to leave their homes and stressed that evacuations must be ensured to save lives.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas in Narowal and Shakargarh via helicopter. During the survey, they were briefed on the current situation, ongoing rescue operations, and relief efforts to support displaced and affected residents.