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Harrowing footage from Mailung in Nepal’s Rasuwa district captures the terrifying moment powerful floodwaters surge through the area, forcing workers to scramble for safety.
The worker who filmed the video was later rescued by helicopter, along with more than 100 others, after the floods damaged roads and bridges and cut off access to several affected areas.
The disaster began on August 26 when a sudden, debris-filled flood surged through the Bhote Koshi River system from the Tibet side, devastating parts of Rasuwa before affecting downstream districts including Nuwakot, Dhading and Chitwan. The flooding has swept away homes, roads and bridges and damaged hydropower and electricity infrastructure.
As of August 27, Nepal authorities had recovered 165 bodies, while 579 tourists — including 466 foreign nationals — remained unaccounted for. Rescue teams continue searching the affected areas, with helicopters being used to evacuate people trapped by the destruction.
Video Credits: Vivek Shrestha
27/08/2026
Gilgit-Baltistan is set to auction hunting permits for 3 Astore markhors, 14 blue sheep and 100 Himalayan ibexes under the 2026–27 Trophy Hunting Programme.
Trophy hunting is a regulated system in which hunters pay for permits to hunt a limited number of designated wild animals. In GB, the programme is based on a fixed annual quota intended to control hunting and support wildlife conservation, while generating revenue for local communities and conservation efforts.
For 2026–27, the base price has been set at $200,000 for an Astore markhor, $25,000 for a blue sheep and $11,000 for a Himalayan ibex. The permits are scheduled to be auctioned in September.
The exportable quota includes four Astore markhors, but one permit was carried forward from the previous hunting season. Therefore, three new markhor permits will be auctioned this year.
Five-year-old Ayat Noor went missing from outside her home in Haripur on August 10. After 15 days of searching, her body was found in an abandoned well near University Road.
Police used CCTV, geofencing and detained suspects during the investigation—but what happened to Ayat remains the biggest question. As the detailed post-mortem report is awaited, will Ayat Noor get justice?
26/08/2026
Hunza Police have arrested the suspects allegedly involved in the sexual abuse of a minor boy in Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan.
According to a statement from the Gilgit-Baltistan Police, the investigation is being conducted with complete transparency and on merit. Police said medical and forensic evidence is being collected, while all relevant aspects of the case are being examined to establish the facts.
Authorities said legal action will be taken against the suspects in accordance with the law and based on the available evidence.
The accused remain entitled to due process and the presumption of innocence until proven guilty.
At around 6:45am on Wednesday, a fire broke out in the nursery of the Mother and Child Hospital at PIMS, Islamabad. Fifteen newborn babies were in the ward. Fourteen died, while one was rescued.
Firefighters and rescue teams reached the hospital within minutes and brought the blaze under control. But the exact cause of the fire remains unclear, with officials giving different accounts about how it started and why it spread so quickly.
A fact-finding committee has been formed to investigate the cause, examine fire-safety arrangements and determine whether negligence played any role. As grieving families receive the bodies of their newborns, one question remains: Could this tragedy have been prevented?
26/08/2026
A minor boy in Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan, was allegedly sexually abused after reportedly being taken to a hotel by four young boys—three from Baseen and one from Hunza. According to police, the child had gone missing while heading to pick up his younger brother from school and was later traced through Safe City cameras.
The boy was reportedly recovered from the hotel, where he allegedly told authorities that he had been sexually abused over the previous day. The case has renewed concerns about child safety and sexual abuse in Gilgit-Baltistan, particularly amid other cases that have raised questions about accountability and justice.
The Raja Kashan case also remains part of this wider conversation. Raja Kashan, an 18-year-old first-year student from Yasin, went missing in Gilgit in 2025. Two suspects were reportedly arrested, while police investigated allegations of sexual assault alongside competing accounts surrounding his death.
With another alleged case now involving a minor in Hunza, these incidents are prompting renewed questions about the safety of young people in Gilgit-Baltistan, the effectiveness of investigations and whether victims and their families can receive timely justice.
The allegations in the Hunza case remain subject to investigation and due legal process.
Early childhood development is more than a child’s journey—it is an investment in families, communities, and the future of an entire country. Dr. Saba Shuja explains why policymakers must prioritize investment in the early years and recognize its long-term impact on human development and economic growth. The results may take time, but investing in children today can shape a stronger generation tomorrow.
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A tragic fire broke out early Wednesday morning in the nursery of the Mother and Child Hospital at PIMS in Islamabad, claiming the lives of 14 newborn babies.
Fifteen infants were reportedly in the ward when the fire erupted. One baby was rescued, while 14 suffered severe burns and later died. Rescue and firefighting teams reached the hospital within minutes, with six fire engines and four ambulances involved in the operation.
Authorities have yet to determine the exact cause of the fire. Officials have cited different possibilities, including an explosion in an air-conditioning unit, while the presence of oxygen may have intensified the blaze.
A fact-finding committee has been formed to investigate the incident, assess fire-safety arrangements and determine whether negligence played a role. The committee has been given 24 hours to submit its report.
The deaths have prompted calls for accountability and urgent scrutiny of fire-safety measures in hospitals, particularly in wards caring for vulnerable newborns.
25/08/2026
The case of 5-year-old Ayat Noor has shaken Haripur and sparked outrage across Pakistan. She went missing after leaving home to play and was found dead 15 days later. Police have arrested three suspects and allege that the child was abducted and sexually assaulted, while the investigation continues.
The case was also raised in the National Assembly, as her family, residents and civil society members continue to demand justice and accountability.
Will Ayat Noor’s death change the system — or become another forgotten case?
25/08/2026
The Senate Standing Committee on Economic Affairs has taken serious notice of alleged financial irregularities in the Dasu-Islamabad Transmission Line Project and directed that a disputed payment of Rs1.282 billion be investigated.
According to the committee, the amount was reportedly paid to the contractor as sales tax under the project’s fourth package. The committee directed that the matter be referred to the FIA and NAB to investigate the payment and pursue recovery of the funds.
The meeting also reviewed alleged violations in the ACSR Bunting Conductor project, funded by the Asian Development Bank. Officials were asked to explain why the contract was awarded to the third-lowest bidder.
The committee further directed action against relevant officials of the Power Division and National Grid Company, stressing the need for greater transparency and financial discipline in development projects.
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