Flood Emergency
The expected beneficiaries of this support are around 80,000 families, press release says.
Updated 28 Dec, 2022 08:02am
Pakistani agri-businesses should be asked to manage the irrigation and drainage sector.
Updated 27 Dec, 2022 07:35am
WB directors emphasise need for provincial, federal authorities to strengthen implementation systems in place.
Updated 25 Dec, 2022 07:53am
Says estimates indicate an increase in multi-dimensional poverty from 37.8pc to 43.7pc.
Updated 23 Dec, 2022 09:04am
Says Pakistan will not launch war on Kabul; claims Imran wants to rig elections through "his men" in army.
Updated 23 Dec, 2022 08:25am
Offers condolences for lives lost in recent terror attacks, underscored America's resolute support as Pakistan combats terrorism.
Updated 21 Dec, 2022 09:28am
"We consider that it's absolutely essential for the Taliban not to allow any ... terrorist activity that might have an impact in relation to Pakistan," he says.
Published 20 Dec, 2022 12:55pm
Says appeals by UN have received only 30pc of $816m pledged by international community.
Updated 20 Dec, 2022 09:32am
Parts of Dadu remain inundated; villagers start reconstruction of houses amid delay in govt aid.
Updated 19 Dec, 2022 08:57am
The UN’s World Food Programme will run out of funds for Pakistan on January 15, said the director of its mission in the country Chris Kaye.
Published 15 Dec, 2022 08:50pm
This year’s deluge has compounded our agricultural woes and food insecurity.
Updated 15 Dec, 2022 10:09am
Minister refutes allegations; says govt can ask NDMA for a re-survey.
Updated 14 Dec, 2022 08:08am
Financing includes $475m loan and $3m technical assistance grant from ADB, and $5m grant from government of Japan.
Published 12 Dec, 2022 03:20pm
Loan will support NTDC in meeting growing electricity demand efficiently at load centres of Punjab, Sindh and KP.
Updated 12 Dec, 2022 09:17am
Compensation to be paid to frontline staff; KP health dept employees demand restoration, salaries.
Updated 12 Dec, 2022 08:56am
Spokesperson for UN chief says more funds urgently needed.
Updated 11 Dec, 2022 08:01am
Most projects worth Rs233bn are in Sindh, which took brunt of damage after monsoon deluge since mid-June.
Updated 07 Dec, 2022 09:36am
Murad opens debate; PTI’s Firdous Naqvi questions govt’s relief measures.
Updated 06 Dec, 2022 09:30am
Aid is part of the $97m of US flood-related assistance to Pakistan this year.
Updated 02 Dec, 2022 09:21am
Larkana commissioner admits 10 talukas are still under floodwaters.
Updated 27 Nov, 2022 12:06pm
Commuters forced to travel via ‘unsafe’ roads amid rail traffic disruption, officials say will take time to restore operations.
Updated 25 Nov, 2022 09:24am
Flood protection plan cost goes up 51pc.
Updated 25 Nov, 2022 09:28am
Official says IMF staff is continuing discussions over policies to reprioritise and better target support towards humanitarian needs.
Published 24 Nov, 2022 09:45am
Train operations between Quetta and Karachi not resumed due to ongoing repair of Dadu-Kotri sections, says official.
Updated 21 Nov, 2022 07:54am
“It is up to the transitional committee to build on the historic development," PM Shehbaz says; FO hails it as "momentous achievement".
Updated 20 Nov, 2022 04:47pm
Floods have inflicted an estimated $3bn loss, caused over 1,700 deaths and displaced 8m people.
Updated 17 Nov, 2022 07:40am
Displaced families have started returning to their places of origin to assess if they’re even inhabitable anymore.
Updated 15 Nov, 2022 09:59am
Minister says any money pledged needs to be followed up “with speed and agility” because countries like Pakistan have no time to waste.
Published 11 Nov, 2022 11:04am
Over 4,000 mothers face healthcare challenge after giving birth in camps in span of two months.
Updated 10 Nov, 2022 09:21am
Meets several world leaders on summit's sidelines; UNSG says the world is on a "highway to climate hell".
Updated 08 Nov, 2022 08:04am
