180 die in Pakistan floods amid intense monsoon rain

At least 180 people have lost their lives and more than 500 have been injured across Pakistan since early July as the country experiences one of its most intense monsoon seasons, according to data released by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). 

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has added Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, to its Most Wanted list, citing his alleged role in the 2007 disappearance of retired FBI agent Robert A. “Bob” Levinson. Levinson vanished under mysterious circumstances after traveling to Kish Island, Iran, in what was later revealed to be a mission linked to US intelligence.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated that the country`s nuclear program is strictly dedicated to "peaceful purposes and self-defense." 

Pakistan`s military chief General Asim Munir slammed "insinuations" regarding "external support" during the recent conflict with India, after an Indian general said the country had more than more than one adversary in the fighting.

Torrential rains and flash floods have claimed at least 32 lives across Pakistan over the past two days, affecting multiple provinces and causing widespread destruction, according to rescue teams and disaster management authorities.

More than 200,000 Afghan nationals have left Pakistan since the government intensified its deportation campaign in April, according to Pakistan`s Ministry of Interior.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has instructed the party to prepare for a major countrywide movement against the incumbent government.

Pakistan has raised serious concerns at the United Nations over India’s unilateral decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), calling it a violation of international norms and a threat to the livelihoods of over 240 million people.

During the first ten months of the 2024–25 fiscal year, Pakistan secured a total of $16.08 billion in foreign assistance, including loans and grants, against an annual target of $19.2 billion by the end of June.

Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar’s ongoing visit to China is expected to underscore growing defense and security cooperation between the two countries, a development likely to be met with unease in India, according to regional analysts.

Pakistan’s Premier Shehbaz Sharif and Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, security, and regional connectivity, according to a statement issued by the Pakistani Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

Pakistan has emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions with India.

Pakistan`s military has reported that a total of 51 people were killed during last week’s intense border clashes with India, marking the deadliest escalation between the two countries in recent decades.

Authorities in Pakistan have recovered the remains of a drone in Punjab`s Chakwal district, following reports of three loud explosions in the area, Geo News reported on Thursday.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said early Wednesday that India`s strikes on Pakistani cities and Pakistan-administered Kashmir were a "cowardly attack" and that Islamabad was giving a “befitting reply” to the “act of war" by New Delhi.

Pakistan has issued a warning that India may initiate a military strike within the next 24 to 36 hours, as tensions escalate in the aftermath of a deadly assault in Indian-administered Kashmir.