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While rescue efforts in Gilgit-Baltistan have led to the safe evacuation of over 250 stranded tourists, at least 15 individuals remain missing after being swept away in flash floods near Babusar, officials confirmed on Wednesday. Spokesperson for the Gilgit-Baltistan government, Faizullah Faraq, said that all passengers and tourists who were trapped on the Babusar Highway following torrential rains have been shifted to safety. He added that those rescued are currently being hosted in Chilas city, where local hotel owners, in collaboration with the administration, have provided free accommodation. However, search operations are underway for those still unaccounted for. “Rescue teams…

Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Bangladesh on Wednesday to chair the council’s Annual General Meeting scheduled for July 24 in Dhaka. Naqvi, who also serves as Pakistan’s caretaker Interior Minister, was received at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport by Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam. His arrival marks the commencement of a crucial round of discussions where the host nation and schedule for the upcoming Asia Cup are expected to be finalised. According to sources within the ACC, a formal dinner will be hosted in Dhaka later tonight to honour the participants of the annual meeting.…

Bollywood actress Tanushree Dutta — known for spearheading India’s #MeToo movement in 2018 — has posted a distressing video on social media, alleging ongoing harassment within her own home. In the emotional video, which has gone viral, Dutta is seen crying and detailing the mental stress she claims to have endured over the past four to five years. “I am being bothered in my own house. I have called the police and they told me to visit the police station to file a formal complaint. Maybe I’ll do that tomorrow — my health isn’t well,” she said in the video…

Sannia Ashfaq – wife of former Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim –  has shared a cryptic message on social media that has further fueled speculation regarding a possible separation between the couple. Taking to Instagram, Sannia wrote, “Silence should not be considered as consent or lack of evidence. I am just choosing the right time after thinking carefully,” sparking a fresh wave of public interest in the cricketer’s personal life. The post comes amid ongoing controversy surrounding Imad Wasim’s alleged relationship with social media influencer Naila Raja, who has already publicly denied the claims . The rumours have been widely circulated on social…

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected a decline in Pakistan’s inflation this year, attributing it to falling food and commodity prices, even as regional economies brace for the impact of rising global trade tensions. In its latest report on the economies of developing Asia and the Pacific, the ADB maintained its inflation forecast for Pakistan for fiscal year 2025-26 at 5.8 per cent, while projecting economic growth at 3 per cent. The Manila-based lender noted that easing prices of essential goods were expected to provide some relief to consumers, despite persistent structural challenges in the economy. At a broader…

Apple has rolled out the fourth developer beta of its forthcoming iOS 26 update, introducing subtle refinements to its Liquid Glass interface and reintroducing AI-powered notification summaries for news — a feature previously paused due to concerns over misinformation. The beta release precedes the expected launch of the iOS 26 public beta later this week. Developer betas are typically aimed at giving app developers early access to upcoming software in order to ensure compatibility before the wider public release, expected in the coming months. Among the most notable features in iOS 26 beta 4 is the return of Apple’s AI-driven…

More than 100 aid organisations warned on Wednesday that “mass starvation” was spreading in Gaza ahead of the US top envoy’s visit to Europe for talks on a possible ceasefire and an aid corridor. Israel is facing mounting international pressure over the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Palestinian territory, where more than two million people face severe shortages of food and other essentials after 21 months of conflict. The UN said on Tuesday that Israeli forces had killed more than 1,000 Palestinians trying to get food aid since the US- and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation started operations in late May…

ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an advisory as monsoon rains are forecast to continue across most parts of the country until July 25, warning of heightened risks of flooding, landslides, and glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in northern regions.  Moisture from the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea, coupled with the influence of low-pressure systems developing in surrounding regions, is expected to bring moderate to heavy rainfall across the country in the coming days. Image shows weather system forecast for July 23. — NDMA According to the NDMA, there is a significant danger of landslides…

HONG KONG: India will resume issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens from July 24 this year, its embassy in China said on Wednesday, the first time in five years.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Tuesday warned of a possible renewed military campaign against Iran, citing concerns over Tehran’s nuclear and missile programmes. According to a statement released by his office, Katz made the remarks during a high-level situational assessment attended by top Israeli defence and intelligence officials, including IDF Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir, Deputy Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Tamir Yadai, and senior representatives from the Mossad and Shin Bet. The meeting, described as multi-scenario in scope, focused on Israel’s regional security posture, particularly the threat posed by Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Katz reiterated the importance…