1. Pakistan Evacuates 150,000 People After Flood Warning by India
Pakistan has evacuated at least 150,000 residents living along three major rivers in its agricultural heartland following a flood alert issued by India. Authorities are acting swiftly to move people from vulnerable areas amid rising water levels and heavy monsoon rains.
2. Pakistan Launches Army Rocket Force Command Amid Security Concerns
Following the recent military conflict with India, Pakistan has announced the formation of an Army Rocket Force Command aimed at centralizing control of its missile combat capabilities. The move underscores a strategic effort to modernize and strengthen defense readiness.
3. Pakistan Flood Devastation Highlighted: Over 788 Dead, Infrastructure Destroyed
Heavy monsoon rains have triggered widespread flash floods across northern Pakistan, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The death toll has surpassed 788—among them many children—and thousands have been displaced. Infrastructure and homes lie in ruins, with officials citing urban misplanning, deforestation, and illegal land use as major contributing factors.
4. Mass Evacuations in Eastern Punjab Following Indian Water Release
Tens of thousands of residents are being evacuated in eastern Punjab as India releases water from swollen dams and rivers, heightening flood risks. The evacuations include over 14,000 people from Kasur and about 89,000 from Bahawalnagar. This action follows a rare direct alert from India after suspending protocols under the Indus Waters Treaty.