On July 27, 2025, local authorities identified a missing tourist family swept away by flash floods at Babusar Top on July 22 as TV anchor Shabana Liaquat, her husband Liaquat, and their four children from Nowshera. With seven bodies recovered and seven people still missing, search efforts intensify.
Rescue teams found a car and personal belongings, including identification documents, confirming the missing family as Shabana Liaquat, a Khyber TV anchor, her husband, and their four children. The Diamer Deputy Commissioner stated, “The family hails from Nowshera, and search operations continue.” The July 22 floods along Babusar Road claimed at least 15 lives, with seven bodies recovered, per The Frontier Post.
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— ARY NEWS (@ARYNEWSOFFICIAL) July 27, 2025The district administration employs sniffer dogs and drones to locate the seven remaining missing individuals, including the Liaquat family. The Pakistan Army, GB Scouts, and Rescue 1122 have assisted, despite challenges from landslides, as per Faizullah Faraq’s July 26 statement. Over 250 tourists were evacuated, with free flights arranged, per GB Chief Secretary Abrar Mirza.
The floods, caused by glacial melt and cloudbursts, damaged over 500 homes and 15 kilometres of roads across Gilgit-Baltistan, with Diamer being the most severely affected. Nationwide, 258 deaths due to monsoon-related incidents were reported by July 26.
The tragedy underscores Pakistan’s climate vulnerability, prompting Chief Minister Haji Gulbar Khan to request Rs7 billion in aid. Continued rescues and federal support are critical for recovery. The identification of Shabana Liaquat’s family highlights the devastating Babusar floods. Ongoing searches aim to provide closure amid a regional climate crisis.
