PAKISTAN NEWS

🇵🇰 Pakistan News — July 26, 2025

🌧️ 1. Monsoon Flood Crisis Intensifies                                 

  • Torrential rains and glacial melts have unleashed flash floods across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, and Gilgit‑Baltistan, causing over 250 deaths, with about 85 children among the casualties. Rescue operations have evacuated hundreds, including 300 tourists stranded in remote areas via military helicopters.(Financial Times)

  • In Gilgit‑Baltistan, at least 12 tourists remain missing, believed buried under debris, as rescuers escalate efforts.(AP News)

  • A tragic incident in Rawalpindi saw retired Colonel Qazi Ishaq’s body recovered after being swept away; his daughter remains missing.(Arab News)

⚠️ Criticism & Accountability

  • Social media outrage erupted over delayed helicopter rescues and public safety lapses.

  • Four senior officials in Swat have been suspended; each victim’s family will receive Rs 1.5 million.(Wikipedia)

🤝 2. Shifting Diplomacy: Pakistan–US Relations            

  • Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, during a Washington visit, announced Pakistan is “very close” to sealing a U.S. trade deal—possibly within days—though U.S. officials offered no timeline.(Reuters)

  • Dar also expressed no objection to the U.S. designation of The Resistance Front (TRF) as a terrorist organization—a notable departure from earlier skepticism.(The Times of India)

  • Discussions with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio covered critical minerals, mining cooperation, and expanding bilateral trade.(Dawn)

💸 3. Economic Strains & Currency Crackdown                                   

  • Facing over $23 billion in external debt for the upcoming fiscal year, Pakistan has nearly half its federal budget tied up in debt repayment.(The Economic Times)

  • The ISI has intervened in black‑market forex trading to stabilize the rupee, resulting in a one‑rupee appreciation overnight.(Reuters)

🏛️ 4. Governance & New Political Currents                       

                         

  • The newly launched Pakistan Republic Party (PRP) by journalist Reham Khan and former minister Fawad Chaudhry positions itself as a merit-based, reform‑oriented alternative to traditional dynastic parties.(Wikipedia)

  • The Punjab government unveiled a Rs 5.335 trillion “tax‑free” provincial budget, with no new taxes—but ambitious development plans including climate resilience and infrastructure projects.(Wikipedia)

🏅 5. Other National Highlights   

                        

  • Pakistan’s hockey federation faces financial constraints that may prevent the national team from participating in the 2025–26 FIH Pro League, despite receiving an invitation.(The Times of India)

  • In sports, Pakistan lost the T20I series to Bangladesh 1–2, though they gained momentum ahead of the Asia Cup with some individual bright performances.(Wikipedia)

📌 Why This Day Matters 

  • Climate emergency: Recurrent flooding shows Pakistan’s growing vulnerability to climate-linked disasters—prompting debate on infrastructure, early warning systems, and climate financing.

  • Rebalancing foreign policy: Pakistan's closer tilt toward the U.S. in trade and counterterrorism signals a recalibration on the international stage.

  • Economic distress: Mounting external debt and currency instability highlight urgent fiscal challenges, despite new budget measures at the provincial level.

  • Political transformation: With the PRP’s launch, the political landscape hints at a shift toward voices promising transparency and reform.

🔍 Snapshot Summary

Domain Key Updates
Climate & Disasters Flash floods kill 250+, rescue operations ongoing
Diplomacy Pakistan close to U.S. trade deal; shift on TRF
Economy Rupee stabilized by ISI crackdown; debt pressures mount
Politics PRP enters political sphere; Punjab passes tax-free budget
Sports Hockey program under threat; cricket highlights from Bangladesh series

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