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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his sorrow over the destruction inflicted by floods and landslides in Nepal.

Today, through the social media platform X, the prime minister paid tribute to those who lost their lives in these tragic events and offered heartfelt condolences to their families.

He stated, 'In this difficult time, the Government of Pakistan and its people stand in solidarity with the Government of Nepal and the Nepali people.'

The Election Commission has postponed the scheduled by-election for the Province Assembly in Manang district. Manang district has only one election constituency.  

All the programs related to the by-election scheduled in Manang's Province Assembly (B) for November 3 were cancelled.

All the by-election-related activities have been postponed for the time being as per the decision taken on October 5, reads a press release issued by EC Spokesperson, Narayan Prasad Bhattarai.

According to the EC, the election was cancelled until the next schedule after curfew implemented following the Gen-Z protest beginning from September 8 had affected implementation of election related programmes determined as per election schedule. 

Officiating Chief Election Commissioner of the EC, Ram Prasad Bhandari, as well as other Election Commissioner had on Sunday discussed with Finance Minister Rameshore Khanal, Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal, Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Anil Kumar Sinha, among others about the preparations of election to the House of Representatives scheduled for March 5. 

On the occasion, the EC had briefed them about preparations for the election and its activities.

Prime Minister Sushila Karki has expressed sorrow over the loss of lives and properties in Ilam district and other areas of the country following the heavy rainfall on Friday and Saturday.

Taking to her social sites last evening, the PM has expressed heartfelt condolences to those who lost their lives in the disasters, and sympathies to the bereaved families.

The PM has shared her appreciation to all who were deployed for rescue and relief operations during the time of crisis.

"The patience and support shown by the Nepali people during the time of crisis are praiseworthy. For this, I would like to thank all from my heart," PM Karki mentioned.

PM Karki has also stated that the relief distributions are going on in the disaster-hit areas.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed sorrow over the loss of lives and damage caused by heavy rains in Nepal.

Taking to X, the Indian Prime Minister said, “The loss of lives and damage caused by heavy rains in Nepal is distressing. We stand with the people and Government of Nepal in this difficult time."

 “As a friendly neighbour and first responder, India remains committed to providing any assistance that may be required," he added.