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Who Is Nirmal Purja? Ex-Royal Marine Feared Missing After Broad Peak Avalanche in Pakistan

Elite mountaineer Nirmal Purja and nine others are missing after an avalanche on Broad Peak. Rescue operations are ongoing, with Purja's GPS showing movement, raising hopes for their safety.

International Business Times UK · Jul 31

Famed Nepali climber among 10 missing after Pakistan avalanche

Renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja is among 10 climbers missing after an avalanche struck an expedition on Broad Peak in northern Pakistan's Karakoram range, with rescue efforts under way as authorities race to establish contact with the team.

France 24 · Jul 31

Oil Price Today (July 31): Crude oil extends fall to $88. What’s behind the decline amid Iran war?

Saudi Arabia is seeking to spearhead a coalition to enhance defense cooperation in the Bab El-Mandeb Strait, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The Saudi defense ministry said 14 countries, including Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, Sudan and Djibouti, had issued a joint statement backing the proposed maritime security alliance.

The Economic Times · Jul 31

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Four bodies located after world-famous Nirmal Purja and 9 climbers go missing on Pakistani mountain

Four climbers' bodies were found after a suspected avalanche on Broad Peak. Ten mountaineers, including Nirmal Purja, went missing during the incident on Thursday. Search and rescue operations are continuing in a remote and difficult area. Pakistan Army Aviation helicopters have been dispatched to aid the ongoing efforts. The expedition…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

Four bodies found after climber Nirmal Purja and nine others go missing in avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak

Efforts are underway to retrieve the bodies despite the harsh weather

The Independent UK · Jul 31

Coal mine blast in Pakistan kills at least 32 miners, traps 10 others

An explosion in a coal mine near Quetta killed at least thirty-two miners. Ten miners remain trapped underground in life-threatening conditions as rescuers search. The blast was apparently triggered by a buildup of methane gas in the mine. Authorities are investigating the cause and reviewing mining safety measures. Compensation will…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

Mediator Pakistan says US-Iran talks ongoing as foes trade attacks

TEHRAN - Mediator Pakistan insisted Thursday that negotiations between Iran and the United States were ongoing, even as Washington carried out a "heavy wave of strikes" on its foe in retaliation for fresh attacks targeting Jordan.

Bangkok Post · Jul 30

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Pakistan says US-Iran talks still alive despite fresh wave of US strikes

The renewed fighting has widened fears of a broader regional conflict, with Egypt hit for the first time and Gulf states scrambling to secure key shipping routes.

France 24 · Jul 30

Methane gas explosion at coal mine in southwestern Pakistan kills 34 people

Rescuers recover 32 bodies from mine on outskirts of Quetta and working to retrieve remaining two

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Militant attack on Pakistan police post kills 11 officers

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The Independent UK · Jul 30

School Assembly News Headlines, July 31, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

Parliament passed the Vande Mataram Bill, granting national song legal protection. Delhi Police reviews arrests amid NEET-UG protests, while Uttarakhand faces heavy rain. China establishes a high-altitude drone hub in Tibet for border operations. Pakistan works to mediate between the US and Iran amid regional tensions. Ajinkya Rahane retires from…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

The enduring legacy of Kashmir’s poet-saints who built bridges between faiths

Kashmir remains one of the world’s most contentious geopolitical flash points. In April 2025, India and Pakistan, two nuclear-armed countries that share a tense border, came dangerously close to a major confrontation after militants attacked Indian tourists near the popular resort town of Pahalgam in Indian Kashmir. Against this backdrop,…

The Conversation · Jul 30

Pakistan 'doing its utmost' to bring US and Iran back to negotiating table: Foreign Office

Pakistan is actively working to bring the US and Iran back to the negotiating table. The nation supports dialogue and diplomacy as the only viable path forward. Regional security remains a significant concern despite a recent lull in hostilities. Both nations are urged to exercise maximum restraint and honor their…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

Monsoon rains trigger house collapse in Lahore, killing 9 family members

Monsoon rains have collapsed the roof of a multistory house in eastern Pakistan, killing at least nine family members and injuring several others

The Independent UK · Jul 30

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The Times of India · Jul 30

11 police personnel, 15 militants killed in overnight attack in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

A major militant attack occurred overnight on a police post in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Eleven police personnel and fifteen attackers died during the fierce exchange of gunfire. The Khazina police post in Hangu district was the target of this significant assault. Security forces fought back, killing the militants and…

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Raid on a Pakistani police post leaves 11 officers and 15 attackers dead

Officials say the death toll from a militant attack on a police post in northwestern Pakistan has risen to 11

The Times of India · Jul 30

'Frustration of their failure': Ex-envoy Vidya Bhushan Soni slams Pakistan over PoK unrest

Unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir highlights public frustration with economic challenges. Former Indian envoy Vidya Bhushan Soni noted Pakistan's failed international mediation attempts. Groups like Baloch and PoK residents are pressuring Islamabad due to its difficult position. Pakistan's focus remains international rather than addressing its own citizens' needs. The situation in…

The Times of India · Jul 30

Is Pakistan facilitating Chinese missile shipments to Iran? Islamabad responds

Pakistan's military has strongly denied reports of facilitating Chinese weapons transit to Iran. These claims emerged amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States. The Pakistani army dismissed all such speculations as baseless and untrue. This situation highlights Pakistan's careful balancing act between China and Washington. The denial comes…

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The Times of India · Jul 30

Security forces’ crackdown, civil unrest continue in POK, 20 dead

Unrest and violence persist in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as security forces crack down. Protesters faced lethal force during a long march, resulting in civilian casualties. Amnesty International USA condemned the authorities' history of unlawful violence against demonstrators. Communication blackouts and service suspensions continue across the region. Declining public confidence suggests further…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

'How many times do I have to explain this to you?': MEA Fact Check uses viral meme to reaffirm J&K, Ladakh as integral parts of India

The Ministry of External Affairs used a meme to counter misinformation in J&K. India reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral parts of the nation. Pakistan's electoral exercise in the region was called cosmetic and an attempt to hide violations. Protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir highlight economic…

France 24 · Jul 29

Deadly attack on police checkpoint in Pakistan leaves 15 dead

The assault on a checkpoint in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa comes days after another deadly clash in the volatile border province, where authorities have blamed a growing wave of attacks on militants operating from neighbouring Afghanistan.

The Economic Times · Jul 29

No Pakistani Kashmir, only Pakistan-occupied Kashmir: Indian Embassy in US

The Indian Embassy in the US stated there is no Pakistani Kashmir. It corrected a New York Times headline calling it Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The embassy affirmed Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral parts of India. Pakistan has illegally occupied parts of these territories and oppresses its people. Recent clashes…

The Times of India · Jul 29

'Illegally occupied': Indian Embassy in US slams foreign media for misleading headline over PoK killings

The Indian Embassy criticized The New York Times for its inaccurate reporting. The embassy stated Pakistan illegally occupies parts of Jammu and Kashmir. Violent clashes have occurred in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir since early June. Protests are ongoing over regional legislative assembly seats and alleged manipulation. India attributes these protests to Pakistan's…

The Times of India · Jul 29

PoK on the boil: Polls, a deadly crackdown by Pakistani forces and a region in turmoil

Pakistan's legislative assembly elections in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK) are taking place under an unprecedented security blanket, with thousands of police, paramilitary personnel and around 2,100 army troops deployed across the region. But rather than projecting stability, the polls have been overshadowed by weeks of protests, allegations of rigging,…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

Pakistan's decades-old Kashmir story starts coming apart in PoK

Protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir challenge Islamabad's long-held narrative. Pakistani forces faced accusations of killing dozens of demonstrators during recent unrest. The defense minister's remarks equating protesters with India caused significant rhetorical strain. Changes in Jammu and Kashmir contrast with the ongoing crisis in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Diaspora protests in Britain also…

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