Urban Flooding Response: Torrential rain hit Islamabad and Rawalpindi, pushing water levels in Nullah Lai to dangerous heights and triggering evacuation alerts, school closures, and emergency deployment of WASA, Rescue 1122 and heavy machinery across low-lying areas. Climate & Disaster Risk: Nepal’s Bhotekoshi disaster recovery is turning international, with Nepal seeking tunnel-rescue, forensic support, drones and relief equipment as the death toll rises and thousands remain unaccounted for—another reminder of how fast hazards escalate in the Himalayas. Clean Transport Push (Sindh): Sindh extended electric vehicle tax and registration concessions for two more years, keeping low registration fees and annual taxes for non-commercial EVs to cut emissions and improve urban air quality. Air & Waste Enforcement (Lahore): EPA Lahore sealed two industrial units for burning garbage and emitting smoke, warning against toxic fumes and illegal waste practices. Water Conservation (Lahore): PHA Lahore and WWF plan recharge wells, urban forestry and water recycling projects to boost groundwater and reduce pollution. Green Skills & Energy Efficiency: IFC visited UET Peshawar’s Buildings Energy Research Centre to expand collaboration on green building education and sustainable development. Regional Diplomacy (SCO): The SCO 25th anniversary summit opened in Bishkek, with leaders expected to sign the Bishkek Declaration and adopt biodiversity and “green technological corridor” initiatives.