A Pakistani official says there are no warnings or restrictions for mountaineering expeditions in the north. That's despite the recent deaths of climbers.

More than 200 people remain missing in one district of north-west Pakistan as a result of devastating monsoon flooding and landslides, an official has said. Flash floods have killed more than 300 people in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir in recent days, with most of the deaths recorded in the mountainous Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Former Pakistan captains Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan could not make the cut for the Asia Cup Twenty20 tournament in the United Arab Emirates next month.

The country has endured heavier rain during monsoon seasons, which scientists have attributed to climate change. The authorities said that at least 194 people died on Friday.

Hundreds of climbers try to scale mountains in northern Pakistan every year. Accidents are common because of avalanches and sudden weather changes.

Munir's remarks come as the US and Pakistan continue to strengthen their ties under US President Donald Trump.

President Trump hosted the South Asian nation’s army chief and seeks deals on critical minerals and crypto. But Pakistan is also tightening its military partnership with China.

WELLINGTON: New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Christopher Luxon, participated in a grand celebration marking Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day in Auckland, as reported by state broadcaster PTV News on Saturday.