Flood Emergency
“I saw their overgrown hair and the grime under their nails and thought, these are our kids. If our kids at home are in such a state, we get so worried. Let's help these kids too," said an organiser.
Published 06 Sep, 2022 11:37am
Our ability to tackle the crises is stymied by nasty politics.
Updated 06 Sep, 2022 11:02am
Visits Sukkur, meets families of the flood victims; says will host another telethon on Sunday to collect funds for flood relief.
Updated 06 Sep, 2022 08:35am
Minister flays attempts to ‘politicise’ monsoon disaster; opposition says uplift funds shouldn’t be used for rehab.
Updated 06 Sep, 2022 10:13am
Says amid politically polarised atmosphere, he doesn't want to cause any controversy about any institution or personality.
Updated 06 Sep, 2022 10:18am
Evacuation from over 100 villages continues; MNA says tent cities established in Sehwan for internally displaced people.
Updated 06 Sep, 2022 07:32am
State Department Counsellor Derek Chollet to arrive in Pakistan this week with a delegation; PM meets US Congressional delegation.
Updated 06 Sep, 2022 09:41am
Provincial agriculture minister says efforts will be made to achieve fixed production target despite setback.
Updated 06 Sep, 2022 09:06am
“Should I rejoice over freshwater replenishing the lake or should I be worried that it just won’t stop?” wonders a fisherman.
Updated 06 Sep, 2022 08:19am
Unicef delivers life-saving emergency supplies.
Updated 06 Sep, 2022 08:21am
The artist's home and belongings were damaged by the floods.
Published 05 Sep, 2022 05:12pm
Another cut made in lake’s protective dykes at RD-52; death toll rises to 1,314, with 24 reported during last 24 hours.
Updated 05 Sep, 2022 09:08pm
Raza, who runs ThisandThat.pk, organised an art donation drive to raise money for flood relief and encouraged each of her 31,000 followers to send Rs1,000.
Published 05 Sep, 2022 01:14pm
"That's why we never dropped our heads," said the athletes, crediting the entire team for their efforts in securing the victory.
Published 05 Sep, 2022 11:56am
The fast-paced surge in inflation and acute demand destruction show how the economic landscape will shape in upcoming months.
Published 05 Sep, 2022 09:53am
With seeds swept away and agricultural machinery submerged or lost in water, next season’s sowing is a daunting task.
Published 05 Sep, 2022 09:42am
Mini dams reduce poverty and are affordable compared to mega projects.
Published 05 Sep, 2022 09:37am
The number of jobless people in Pakistan may rise by an additional 3 million by June 2023.
Published 05 Sep, 2022 09:28am
Given it will take time to get the ruined health facilities up and running again, this is a humanitarian disaster in the making.
Updated 05 Sep, 2022 09:03am
The exemplary public role should have been matched by unity and solidarity among political leaders.
Updated 05 Sep, 2022 09:21am
The Pakistani state’s past performance in managing calamities of various sorts is not abysmal, given existing capacity levels.
Updated 05 Sep, 2022 09:27am
Report says casualties include 109 children; 35,123 houses destroyed while 52,327 partially damaged.
Updated 05 Sep, 2022 10:31am
The train carrying relief goods in 24 wagons was dispatched by the Turkish government on Aug 30.
Updated 05 Sep, 2022 10:26am
12 people lost their lives while 3,192 people were injured during the flood.
Updated 05 Sep, 2022 10:24am
Several other towns and hundreds of villages in Qambar-Shahdadkot district vulnerable.
Updated 05 Sep, 2022 10:15am
Govt data says over 600,000 people have reported with various illnesses at medical camps since July.
Updated 05 Sep, 2022 12:26pm
Supply was suspended after raging floodwater swept away 12-inch gas pipeline near Bibi Nani area of Bolan district.
Updated 05 Sep, 2022 09:41am
At 5pc, KP has the highest percentage of lumpy skin disease-related animal deaths.
Updated 05 Sep, 2022 09:46am
First Unicef humanitarian flight with relief goods landed at Karachi’s airport in early hours of Sunday.
Updated 05 Sep, 2022 10:00am
US Congress representative says delegation will inform US president Joe Biden about humanitarian crisis brewing in Pakistan.
Updated 05 Sep, 2022 10:04am
