Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan – Heavy rainfall and landslides have caused widespread disruptions in the region, leaving several roads impassable, including the Karakoram Highway. According to officials, relief operations are underway to restore the damaged roads, but hundreds of stranded passengers and cargo vehicles are stuck in the affected areas.
In Gilgit, authorities have confirmed that 60 passengers who were stranded on the road have been shifted to a safer location. Meanwhile, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched a comprehensive verification and strengthening of the National Identity System.
In other news, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman, Barrister Gohar, has stated that the ongoing war with Iran is a separate issue from the internal struggle in Pakistan. The PTI Chairman also emphasized the need for unity and cooperation among Pakistani citizens.
Meanwhile, the IMF has confirmed that virtual talks with Pakistan are ongoing, with a focus on reviewing the country’s economic situation and new budget. In a related development, the Chinese Foreign Ministry has stated that China is actively engaged in facilitating dialogue and cooperation between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
A tragic incident occurred in the Multan region, where two laborers lost their lives while cleaning a gutter in a residential area. In a separate incident, the Punjab Assembly Secretariat has decided to adopt paperless working.
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman, Barrister Gohar, has stated that Pakistan’s opposition parties are committed to supporting the government in its efforts to overcome the current challenges. In a related development, the British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jean Mary, has stated that her visit to the country was aimed at meeting with political leaders.
The Islamabad High Court has announced a four-day working week, with courts to remain closed on Friday. In a separate development, the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly have returned their protocol staff and have also given the government drivers a holiday.
The Minister of Information has confirmed that 65 terrorists and their facilitators have been targeted in an aerial operation in Afghanistan. In a related development, the opposition parties, led by Mahmood Achakzai, are holding a parliamentary party meeting in Islamabad.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced that the final sighting of the Shawal moon will be declared by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency has conducted a raid on a building in Karachi, where a call center was found to be operating illegally.
The Sindh government has announced a series of energy-saving measures, including a public holiday on Friday. In a separate incident, a three-year-old child died after falling into an open manhole in Lahore.
US President Donald Trump has stated that the ongoing war with Iran is going well, and that the results are better than expected. In a related development, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched a comprehensive verification and strengthening of the National Identity System.
In a separate development, the Spanish government has recalled its ambassador to Israel, citing diplomatic reasons. The Pakistan cricket team captain, Shahid Afridi, has stated that a target of 270-280 runs would be a good score on the current wicket.
In Iran, sources have confirmed that over 37 waves of missile and drone attacks have been carried out against Israel and American military bases in the Middle East.
