Author: Kainat R

Nepal Flood Missing: Thousands Still Unaccounted for After Glacier Collapse Buries Himalayan Valleys

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Rescue teams searching mudslide debris after Nepal flood missing thousands near China borde

Summary Rescue teams in Nepal and China spent Sunday combing through mud, rubble and swollen rivers as the Nepal flood missing count climbed past 3,000. A section of Himalayan glacier gave way earlier in the week, sending a wall of ice, rock and debris crashing through mountain valleys. The confirmed death toll has now reached 750, and officials warn that number is likely to rise further as access to remote areas slowly improves. Background The disaster began on Wednesday morning when part of a glacier near Langtang Lirung broke apart…

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Joint Awami Action Committee Explained: The Group Behind AJK’s Protest Movement

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Joint Awami Action Committee members leading a rally in Azad Kashmir

Summary The Joint Awami Action Committee, usually shortened to JKJAAC or JAAC, has become the single most important political force behind the wave of unrest that has repeatedly gripped Azad Jammu and Kashmir since 2023. Understanding who they are — and the region they operate in — helps explain why these protests keep recurring rather than resolving after one round of talks. Background Azad Jammu and Kashmir, often shortened to AJK or called Azad Kashmir, is the Pakistan-administered portion of the wider, long-disputed Kashmir region. Unlike the provinces of Pakistan,…

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PTAPA Demands End to G2G Direct Contracting in Pakistan’s Telecom Sector

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Telecom tower against a Pakistani skyline representing G2G agreements in the IT sector

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Access Providers Association (PTAPA) has called on the government to stop awarding government-to-government (G2G) agreements through direct contracting. PTAPA President Dr Shahid Farooq said the practice, carried out under the Public Procurement Rules, is discouraging private investment and slowing innovation across Pakistan’s IT and telecom industry. Background Government-to-government (G2G) agreements allow a state body to strike a deal directly with another government, or with a state-owned entity acting on a government’s behalf, without going through the open, competitive bidding process that normally governs public contracts. In…

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Nepal China Flood: Missing Toll Nears 3,000 as Rescuers Dig Through Mud

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Rescue workers searching through thick mud and debris after the Nepal-China border flash flood in Rasuwa district

The Nepal China flood disaster has left nearly 3,000 people missing days after a catastrophic wall of water and debris tore through the Himalayan border region. Rescuers on both sides of the frontier are still clawing through thick mud in a desperate search for survivors, even as fears grow over a second wave of flooding from a newly formed lake. Background The disaster struck on the morning of August 26, when a sudden torrent of ice, rock and mud swept down from the mountains along the Nepal-China border. The flood…

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Diamer Bhasha Dam Power Generation Update: Government Denies Cancelling 4,500MW Component

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Diamer Bhasha Dam construction site on the Indus River in Gilgit-Baltistan showing dam structure and hydropower project machinery

The Diamer Bhasha Dam power generation update has taken a dramatic turn this week. A report published on August 28 claimed that Islamabad has quietly cancelled the dam’s 4,500-megawatt power-generation component. The government has since rejected the claim, insisting the plan for electricity generation at the site remains unchanged. Background The Diamer-Bhasha Dam is a multipurpose project on the Indus River, built to store water, control floods and generate electricity at the same time. Construction formally began in 2020 after decades of delay, financing disputes and disagreements over its location…

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CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir Visits Pakistan Ordnance Factories, Reviews Production Capabilities

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CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir reviewing Pakistan Ordnance Factories production line in Wah

Summary Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited Pakistan Ordnance Factories in Wah on Friday. The visit focused on reviewing the complex’s production capabilities, export potential, and its role in strengthening the country’s defence industrial base. According to the military’s media wing, the CDF also witnessed tests and trials of newly designed weapons and ammunition during the tour. Background Pakistan Ordnance Factories, commonly known as POF, has served as the backbone of the country’s defence manufacturing since 1951. Headquartered in Wah Cantonment,…

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Trump Says US Has Secured Majority Control Over Venezuela Oil Reserves

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Oil tanker loading crude near Venezuela oil reserves under new US partnership deal

Summary President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the United States has secured majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela oil reserves. The agreement, reached through a partnership with private business, marks one of the biggest energy deals in recent history. Officials say the deal could reshape US fuel supply while boosting Venezuela’s battered economy. Background Venezuela oil reserves have long been recognised as the largest proven reserves on the planet, sitting at roughly 303 billion barrels. Despite this, the country’s output has collapsed over the past…

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Mir Raza Ali Case Investigation: Latest Updates and Evidence

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Police investigating evidence in the Mir Raza Ali case in Karachi

Nearly a month after businessman Mir Raza Ali was found dead in Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Jauhar area, the investigation into his death remains active and increasingly complex. New forensic reports, CCTV footage, and a Sindh High Court-led judicial commission are all now part of a case that has gripped public attention across Pakistan.This report focuses on the latest developments in the investigation and what they could mean for how the case is ultimately resolved. Background: From Wafflix Founder to Headline Case Mir Raza Ali was known in Karachi as the founder of…

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How to Claim Infected Blood Compensation Across the UK

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Family reviewing infected blood compensation claim documents from IBCA

For thousands of families across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, understanding exactly how to claim infected blood compensation has become an urgent and deeply personal question. With payments now underway, many are still unsure whether they need to apply themselves or simply wait to be contacted. This guide explains the claims process step by step, including how the system works differently depending on where in the UK a person lives. Background: The Scandal Behind the Scheme Between the 1970s and early 1990s, contaminated blood and blood products given through…

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Nepal Flash Flood: Fresh Flooding Fears Grow as Rescuers Scour Debris

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Damaged homes and flooded streets in Nuwakot district following Nepal flash flood

Two days after a catastrophic flash flood tore through Nepal northern border with Tibet, rescue teams are still combing through debris while a new danger looms overhead. A barrier lake formed by the disaster is at risk of bursting, and authorities fear it could unleash a second devastating flood on communities that haven’t yet recovered from the first. The confirmed death toll has now passed 470 across Nepal and China, with close to 1,000 people still listed as missing. Officials say the numbers could keep rising as search teams push…

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