1. Mass Evacuations in Eastern Pakistan Following India’s Water Release
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Pakistan has evacuated tens of thousands of residents in eastern Punjab after India released water from swollen dams and rivers. NDMA reports that over 14,000 people were moved from Kasur and 89,000 from Bahawalnagar to safer ground following a rare cross-border alert via diplomatic channels.
2. Indian Banks Warned About Indirect Pakistani Fund Flows
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The Reserve Bank of India has instructed banks to heighten scrutiny of funds originating indirectly from Pakistan amid concerns of arms financing. Pakistan has been tagged as a “high-risk” jurisdiction, following a FATF report implicating a Pakistani state entity in potential sanctions violations.
3. Germany Restarting Relocation of Vulnerable Afghans Stranded in Pakistan
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Germany plans to resume its relocation program for vulnerable Afghans stranded in Pakistan after legal pressure. Around 2,000 approved refugees have been waiting for relocation amid Pakistan’s expulsion deadline of September 1. Resettlement flights via Dubai or Istanbul are being arranged.
4. KP Govt Sets 6-Day Ultimatum for Flood Compensation Amid Relocations
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s chief minister has issued a 6-day ultimatum to officials to deliver compensation to flood-affected people. Simultaneously, Punjab has relocated over 24,000 individuals due to ongoing flooding.