Key News in Pakistan
Severe Flooding Crisis: Extensive monsoon rains and water released from India’s dams have caused devastating floods particularly impacting Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu & Kashmir. The floods have killed hundreds, displaced thousands, and prompted mass evacuations. Floodwaters have submerged cities like Sialkot with rainfall not seen in decades. The Pakistani government, military, and international partners are mobilizing flood relief operations amid warnings of further heavy rains through early September
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Infrastructure Risks: Critical infrastructure such as the Qadirabad Headworks on Chenab River faces collapse risk, prompting emergency measures like embankment breaches to protect major barrages. Urban flooding warnings and road safety advisories remain active in many flood-affected regions
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Political Landscape: PTI lawmakers recently resigned from parliamentary committees on Imran Khan’s directives, intensifying political tensions. PM Shehbaz Sharif is actively engaging on flood relief and has scheduled international meetings, including with Russia’s President Putin during the SCO summit, highlighting Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts
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