{
  "id": 4065679,
  "title": "Flash floods in Nepal: PM expresses condolences over loss of lives, destruction",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/flash-floods-in-nepal-pm-expresses-condolences-over-loss-of-lives",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T00:25:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40436937/flash-floods-in-nepal-pm-expresses-condolences-over-loss-of-lives-destruction"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif conveyed his deepest sympathies to Nepal on Friday, following devastating flash floods that resulted in numerous casualties and extensive destruction. Sharif, speaking via phone with Nepali counterpart Balendra Shah, pledged Pakistan's unwavering support and offered emergency relief supplies to assist Nepal in overcoming the crisis. Shah expressed appreciation for Sharif's condolences and solidarity, assuring the Pakistani leader of Nepal's readiness to accept any necessary aid. Sharif also congratulated Azad Jammu and Kashmir's newly elected Prime Minister Barrister Iftikhar Gilani on his electoral win, crediting the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party's leadership and workers for the victory. Sharif expressed optimism about Gilani's role in advancing AJK's development and the welfare of its populace. Sharif pledged ongoing federal assistance for AJK's growth and prosperity, highlighting initiatives to enhance living standards. Furthermore, Sharif paid tribute to the late Norway's King Harald V, expressing condolences to the Norwegian royal family and people, vowing that Pakistan stands in solidarity with the Norwegian nation during this period of mourning.",
  "summary": "ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday offered Pakistan’s full support to Nepal following the loss of lives and widespread devastation caused by recent flash floods, saying Islamabad was dispatching emergency relief supplies. In a telephone conversation with Nepali Prime Minister Balendra Shah, Sharif expressed condolences over the loss of lives and destruction caused by the natural…",
  "key_points": [
    "Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif offers condolences to Nepal over flash floods.",
    "Sharif pledges Pakistan's support and emergency relief supplies.",
    "Sharif congratulates AJK's newly elected Prime Minister Gilani."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Pakistan's offer of emergency relief supplies to Nepal underscores its commitment to regional solidarity in times of crisis, while also highlighting diplomatic ties between the two countries.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}