Severe flooding in Pakistan’s Punjab province has claimed 63 lives and injured 290 within 24 hours due to continuous heavy rainfall. The National Disaster Management Authority reports most deaths were caused by collapsing homes, electrocution, or drowning. The government declared a holiday in Rawalpindi and urged residents near swollen rivers to evacuate. Punjab’s Chief Minister announced an emergency in several areas, with thousands of rescue workers deployed. The monsoon season has caused widespread disruption, with roads closed and flights canceled.

At the SCO summit in Tianjin, China, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to maintaining the ceasefire and regional stability with India. However, he warned that peace cannot prevail if aggression and force become state policies. Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the April 22 Kashmir attack, later diffused through US-brokered mediation. Dar emphasized resolving disputes through dialogue and diplomacy, calling for SCO to act as a platform for regional stability. He also addressed anti-terror collaboration and the situation in Afghanistan.

Reham Khan, journalist and former wife of Pakistan's ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan, has officially entered politics by founding the 'Pakistan Republic Party'. At a press conference in Karachi Press Club, she declared that her party aims to pursue public service rather than power politics. Reham stressed the need to break dynastic control and empower ordinary people, pledging to unveil a constitution-based manifesto soon. She stated her party is ready to challenge Pakistan's mainstream political players.

Seasonal rains and floods in Pakistan have claimed at least 105 lives and injured more than 211 people between June 26 and July 13. Punjab province has been hardest hit, with collapsed buildings, lightning strikes, and flooding causing the majority of casualties. Over 10 kilometers of roads and nine bridges are damaged, while 145 homes were completely destroyed. Authorities are providing emergency medical care and urging the public to stay cautious during the ongoing rainy season.

From June 26 to July 13, ongoing monsoon rains and flash floods have killed at least 105 people in Pakistan and injured over 211. The dead include 49 children, 38 men, and 18 women. Punjab province is the worst affected, with 44 deaths and 134 injuries. The extreme weather has damaged over 10 kilometers of roads, nine bridges, and hundreds of homes. Incidents include building collapses, lightning strikes, electrocutions, and drowning. Government agencies continue rescue and relief operations and have urged the public to remain vigilant.

The Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission of the US Congress is set to hold a hearing on Pakistan’s suppression of opposition parties and curtailment of free speech. The hearing will address issues like political repression, media control, and violations of freedom of expression, which experts say intensified following the ousting of Imran Khan in 2022. Representatives from Amnesty International, human rights lawyers, and Khan’s advisers are scheduled to testify. The proceedings will be broadcast live.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has declared a "Do-or-Die" movement under the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) banner. In a press conference in Lahore, he announced that the movement will culminate on August 5, marking two years since Imran Khan’s imprisonment. Gandapur warned that a decision must be made within 90 days on the party's political future. While open to dialogue, he emphasized it must be with those who actually wield decision-making power. PTI reaffirmed its commitment to defending constitutional rights through continued protest.

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, has stated that there is no pressure from the United States on Pakistan to recognize Israel. Speaking at a Dallas event, he reaffirmed Pakistan’s unchanged stance on the Israel-Palestine issue, emphasizing that decisions will be based on national interest and policy. He highlighted Pakistan’s alignment with founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s principles supporting Palestinian rights. The ambassador also noted positive growth in Pakistan-US relations and encouraged overseas Pakistanis to invest in technology sectors like cryptocurrency and blockchain.

On Kashmir Martyrs Day, Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to providing political, diplomatic, and moral support to Kashmiris in their legitimate struggle for self-determination. Remembering the 22 Kashmiris killed by Dogra forces on July 13, 1931, he praised their courage and resilience as symbols of resistance against Indian occupation. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s dedication to resolving the Kashmir issue in accordance with UN resolutions.

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), led by imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan, has initiated a nationwide movement against the government from Lahore. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Gandapur stated that the movement will reach its peak on August 5, marking two years of Imran Khan’s imprisonment. PTI emphasizes the urgency of this movement to protect the public’s voting rights. Imran Khan’s family confirmed he will continue to lead from prison. The first phase will focus on provincial and district levels before expanding nationwide. PTI will announce the movement’s routes and assembly points later.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has firmly denied rumors that President Asif Ali Zardari may be forced to resign or that Army Chief Asim Munir could replace him. Speaking in Lahore, Sharif clarified that Munir has no such intentions, and there is mutual trust among the country’s top leadership. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also condemned what he described as a malicious disinformation campaign involving foreign elements. Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gillani called the rumors “misleading,” as the government remains united in maintaining political stability in Pakistan.

Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated that the ongoing military ceasefire between India and Pakistan is still in effect, though India’s political leadership is unwilling to acknowledge it. Dar claimed that India initiated the conflict but later requested a ceasefire over a phone call from the U.S. Secretary of State. Following intense four-day clashes in April this year between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, the ceasefire was brokered through U.S. mediation.

Dar also asserted that Pakistan conducted a major military operation named “Operation Bunyan-e-Marsus,” destroying six Indian warplanes. He criticized India’s decision to annul the “Indus Waters Treaty,” calling it provocative, and highlighted Pakistan’s economic progress and its ambition to join the G20. Speaking at the ASEAN Regional Forum in Malaysia, Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.

Rana Sanaullah, an adviser to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, has warned that participants in PTI’s protests may be arrested if the demonstrations turn violent. While reaffirming the right to peaceful protest, he stressed that the government would act firmly against any unrest.

He noted that Prime Minister Sharif had invited PTI for dialogue and mentioned that while some rallies may occur in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, overall turnout is expected to be low elsewhere. Sanaullah also met with senior JUI-F leaders in Islamabad to discuss political developments and the upcoming Senate elections in KP.

Pakistan has issued a warning to the United Nations, highlighting the growing threat of cross-border terrorism originating from ungoverned regions of Afghanistan.
According to Pakistani authorities, groups such as Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), and others are allegedly planning attacks on Pakistan’s strategic infrastructure and key development projects.
Islamabad stressed that Afghanistan must not become a safe haven for terrorists, warning that the threat poses risks not just to Pakistan, but to regional and global stability as well.
In a recent high-level meeting between Pakistani and Afghan officials, both sides discussed counter-terrorism cooperation, enhancing regional connectivity, and improving trade transit. They jointly recognized terrorism as a major obstacle to regional peace.

Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has rejected India’s allegations that China provided active support to Pakistan during the May conflict. Indian officials claimed China gave Islamabad direct intelligence on Indian positions, but Munir called such claims “irresponsible and incorrect.” Pakistan has dismissed these accusations before. Despite longstanding close ties and heavy Chinese investments in Pakistan, both India and China have been working to ease tensions since a 2020 border clash, though the recent conflict marked the worst violence in decades.