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The body of Irish tourist and climber Alexander Harris, who had been missing for 96 hours after descending from Musa Ka Musalla, has been recovered near a water crossing behind Dhor in Mansehra District.
A rescue team informed PPC Digital that Alexander’s body was found in the area after an extensive search operation.
The search-and-rescue operation had been launched by the Margalla Trail Runners (MTR) after Alexander went missing while returning from Musa Ka Musalla, a 13,500-foot-high peak in Mansehra’s scenic Siran Valley.
According to police, Alexander had climbed the peak on Friday along with another foreign tourist. Police said the two had travelled to the area without obtaining the required No Objection Certificate (NOC).
The two friends reportedly decided to descend separately on their return journey on August 29.
Islamabad’s E-11 sector was hit by flash flooding early Tuesday after water from D-12 caused a local nullah to overflow, inundating homes, shops and vehicles.
More rain is expected. Residents, especially in low-lying areas and near nullahs, are advised to remain cautious.
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According to the joint statement issued after the first formal defence committee meeting of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, a secretariat will be established in Saudi Arabia to support cooperation under the agreement. It will initially be headed by a Pakistani Secretary General for a three-year term.
Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia agreed Monday to take steps to further institutionalize their cooperation under the Mecca Agreement for Joint Defence, according to a joint statement issued after the first meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee in Istanbul.
The three countries said they would continue supporting de-escalation and restraint to encourage peaceful resolutions to regional crises.
They also agreed to deepen cooperation in a way that strengthens solidarity, enhances the credibility and effectiveness of their collective deterrence and defence, and contributes to regional security and a “just, inclusive and lasting peace.”
The countries further agreed to strengthen their defence capabilities and the cohesion of their armed forces through joint activities, defence-industry cooperation, and joint technology development and production.
Breaking: Irish Trekker Missing After Descending from Musa Ka Musalla, Mansehra
Search and rescue operations have been launched by the Margalla Trail Runners (MTR) to locate an Irish tourist who has been missing for 48 hours after descending from Musa Ka Musalla, a 13,500-foot-high peak in Mansehra’s scenic Siran Valley.
According to police, the missing tourist, identified as Alexander, had climbed the peak on Friday along with another foreign tourist. Police said the two had traveled to the area without obtaining the required No Objection Certificate (NOC).
The two friends reportedly decided to descend separately on their return journey on August 29.
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Hague Arbitration Court Orders India to Comply with Indus Waters Treaty
The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), based in The Hague, has ordered India to limit work on hydroelectric projects in Kashmir and comply with the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan.
In a significant ruling on Monday, the arbitration court said the Indus Waters Treaty, signed between Pakistan and India for the sharing of water resources, remains fully in force, as India had no legal grounds to terminate or suspend the agreement.
despite India’s unilateral suspension of the treaty in April 2025, as India had no legal justification to terminate or suspend the treaty.
The court further stated that India must ensure that ongoing hydroelectric projects in the Himalayan region comply with the terms and conditions of the treaty.
The court further said that a neutral expert appointed by the World Bank will decide by July 2027 whether the construction of these hydropower projects in the Himalayan region is in accordance with the treaty or not.
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Body of Dr. Asma Mushtaq Located on Spantik Mountain
The body of Dr. Asma Mushtaq has been located on Spantik Mountain and recovered by a rescue team from Arandu, led by Mehboob Ali Arandu.
The rescuers are expected to bring the body down from the mountain today, weather permitting. Otherwise, the body is expected to reach Skardu tomorrow.
The inaugural meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee established under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (Makkah Accord) will be held in Istanbul, Türkiye on 31 August 2026.
Pakistan will be represented at the meeting by Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Defence, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, and the Chief of Army Staff & Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir.
The meeting will also be attended by the respective Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Ministers of Defence, as well as Chiefs of General Staff of the Republic of Turkiÿe, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Pakistan’s participation in the meeting signifies Pakistan’s historic bonds of friendship with the brotherly countries of Turkiÿe and Saudi Arabia, as well as its desire for lasting regional peace and stability.
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I spoke with Prime Minister Balendra Shah of Nepal this afternoon to convey my heartfelt condolences over the tragic loss of precious lives and widespread devastation caused by the recent flash floods and landslides.
Pakistan stands in complete solidarity with the Government and people of Nepal in this difficult hour. I assured Prime Minister Shah of our full support and conveyed that Pakistan is dispatching emergency relief assistance to contribute to the ongoing relief efforts.
Update on Dr Asma Mushtaq:
Family sources told PPC Digital that the rescue team has returned to basecamp after its first attempt to recover Dr Asma Mushtaq’s body, but failed to locate it as it remains buried under the snow. The team will make a second attempt and intends to head up again tomorrow.
Dr Asma Mushtaq lost her life on 19 August while descending at 6,400 metres after summiting Spantik Peak.
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Pakistan and Kuwait have signed the Protocol Agreement-2026, strengthening military cooperation in areas including training, capacity building and border management.
Coming after recent defence partnerships with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, the agreement highlights Pakistan’s growing defence engagement across the region.
What does this mean for Pakistan’s role in the regional security landscape?
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Pakistan and Kuwait signed the “Protocol Agreement-2026” to strengthen bilateral defence and security cooperation, including military training, capacity building and border management.
A high-level Kuwaiti delegation led by Defence Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Saleem Al-Sabah met CDF Field Martial Adim Munir and Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif in Rawalpindi.
Pakistan is ready for state-level talks with Afghanistan, the Foreign Office spokesperson said, while strongly rejecting Kabul’s allegations that Islamabad is interfering in Afghanistan.
Pakistan called on the Afghan interim government to ensure its territory is not used for terrorism against Pakistan and to fulfill its international obligations, including those under the Doha Framework.
The spokesperson said Pakistan is willing to maintain institutional engagement with Afghanistan, provided it leads to verifiable counterterrorism measures. Islamabad also wants effective border management and concrete action to prevent groups including the TTP and BLA from using Afghan soil for attacks against Pakistan.
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Spantik Rescue Team Update:
The rescue team has reached the place where the body of Pakistani climber Dr. Asma Mushtaq is suspected to be. However, because the place is very large and due to heavy snowfall over the past two days, the body is now completely covered under the snow, making it difficult to locate.
The rescue team has been searching for the past two hours, but the body has not yet been found. Operation continues
On behalf of the government and people of Pakistan, I extend my deepest condolences to the leadership and people of China over the tragic flash floods and landslides that struck the border region of China yesterday.
The loss of precious lives and those missing as a result of this tragedy evokes our profound grief and solidarity with the Chinese brethren.
As search and relief operations continue tirelessly, Pakistan stands ready to extend all possible support and assistance.
Our thoughts are with the bereaved families, and we pray for the swift recovery of the injured and the safe return of all those missing.