Flood Emergency
Our response to disasters has so far remained ad hoc.
Updated 08 Sep, 2022 08:57am
Miftah says power tariff to come down next month; Indian onion, tomato imports to be considered if other sources unavailable.
Published 08 Sep, 2022 07:23am
Health minister says tests deferred in view of flood devastation, will now be held “after consultation with the provinces”.
Updated 08 Sep, 2022 07:45am
Consul general says CPEC has been "further expedited with new Pakistan speed" under Shehbaz, Xi’s leadership.
Updated 08 Sep, 2022 07:56am
Six plants to provide 120,000 litres of drinking water a day for 40,000 individuals.
Updated 08 Sep, 2022 09:56am
Town has a population of 150,000 and 10,000 flood victims; official says if it is flooded, water would then move to Dadu.
Updated 08 Sep, 2022 07:24am
NBP to provide potable water in affected areas.
Updated 08 Sep, 2022 09:26am
Floods death toll reaches 1,343; PM visits DI Khan, says "trillions" needed for relief and rehabilitation.
Updated 07 Sep, 2022 08:11pm
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Published 07 Sep, 2022 01:09pm
It is critical that the agricultural districts are nursed back to productivity in the shortest possible time.
Updated 07 Sep, 2022 09:19am
"Since Pakistan is not a developed country, it cannot cope with this emergency alone," CM's adviser says.
Updated 07 Sep, 2022 09:29am
Dadu Deputy Commissioner Syed Murtaza Shah claims the two were chronically ill.
Updated 07 Sep, 2022 09:47am
Directs authorities to ensure zoning regulations across country to avoid illegal construction on riverbeds.
Updated 07 Sep, 2022 08:33am
Have received reports of increased number of cases of acute watery diarrhoea, typhoid, measles and malaria, says WHO spokesman.
Published 07 Sep, 2022 08:03am
Health dept to make appeal to UN agencies and international donors.
Updated 07 Sep, 2022 10:18am
HEC coordinating with several committees to help people.
Updated 07 Sep, 2022 10:07am
More than 33 million people in Pakistan have been affected by the flooding.
Updated 07 Sep, 2022 09:56am
WHO, Unicef, Aga Khan Hospital to set up medical camps in flood-hit areas.
Updated 07 Sep, 2022 09:57am
Azra Pechuho says thousands of vulnerable women and children not comfortable with being treated by men.
Updated 07 Sep, 2022 10:30am
Supply of flood-related goods will only be exempt from all sales tax if it is certified by NDMA or PDMA, clarifies FBR.
Published 07 Sep, 2022 07:26am
Says politicians and media have "chosen not to communicate that so many of the crises that we are experiencing now are very closely interlinked".
Published 06 Sep, 2022 03:32pm
Some people need a guide.
Published 06 Sep, 2022 03:31pm
“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
