A devastating incident occurred in Khyber, where a car carrying four individuals was swept away by floodwaters at Nek Khel, a location on the Pakistan-Afghanistan highway. According to rescue sources, the bodies of three people were recovered, while efforts to locate the fourth person continue.
Heavy overnight rains have led to severe flooding in the region, causing a surge in water levels in nearby rivers. Meanwhile, in Dera Ismail Khan, a sudden downpour resulted in the collapse of a roof at the Yusuf Eda showrooms, causing damage to several vehicles and a solar panel.
In a recent statement, Pakistan’s Defense Minister, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, announced that the country has successfully destroyed 286 Taliban checkposts, seized 44, and destroyed tanks, armored vehicles, and drones. Additionally, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has initiated the ‘Ahsas Fuel Support Scheme’ under the directives of Chief Minister, Sahibzada Sibghatullah Shahid.
Pakistan’s Defense Minister stated that India is now on the brink of chaos and desperation, while the US and Israel have imposed a war on Iran, resulting in an increase in the value of the Iranian currency in Pakistan. In a separate development, the Chief Minister of Balochistan, Sanaullah Zehri, has launched the ‘Kifayat-e-Shariah’ scheme, aimed at promoting austerity measures.
In other news, the provincial Minister of Finance, Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar, has announced that the government will ensure the availability of sufficient fuel reserves to meet the country’s needs. The Chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council, Allama Tahir Ashrafi, has praised Pakistan’s efforts to maintain peace in the region.
In a separate statement, the Chief Minister of Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, revealed that the province has 470 buses operating under the public transportation system, while a total of 11,000 buses are in operation.
According to a rescue official, the rickshaw involved in the incident was traveling from Nag Shah Chowk to Bahoo Chowk in Bahawalpur. US President Donald Trump has announced that the US is considering a plan to seize control of Iran’s oil supply, warning that Iran’s oil refineries and power plants will be destroyed.
Meanwhile, the Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, has announced his decision to cooperate with the wife of the former Chief Justice, Irum Rabbab Chandio, in her judicial efforts.
A report by the Emirati media suggests that the ongoing Khaleeji conflict has put the global aviation industry under pressure, with airlines worldwide increasing their fares.
