Pakistan, July 26 -- Punjab rescue authorities have evacuated 40 individuals stranded in the middle of the Sindh River at Sheenka, District Attock, after rising water levels trapped five families on Friday.

The six-hour operation was launched amid surging river flow caused by continuous rainfall and the opening of Tarbela Dam's spillways.

Meanwhile, in Gilgit-Baltistan, the ongoing spell of devastating flash floods has resulted in nine fatalities, including two women and two children, while over a dozen others were injured.

According to Gilgit-Baltistan government spokesperson Faizullah Faraq, the number of missing persons is estimated to be between 10 to 12, as rescue teams continue to battle harsh terrain and treacherous weather to l...