Flood Emergency
Floodwater has decreased by around 300sq km in Balochistan, 900sq km in Punjab and 4,000sq km in Sindh, says report.
Updated 17 Oct, 2022 08:07am
“It is the time for the richest people of the world to help the poorest people of Pakistan,” says Ahsan Iqbal.
Published 16 Oct, 2022 06:39am
British minister of state for South Asia arrives in Islamabad, will visit flood-hit areas.
Published 14 Oct, 2022 12:56pm
The Malala Fund has donated to multiple local organisations to help flood affected people.
Published 14 Oct, 2022 11:08am
Does our government expect foreign aid and assistance to just walk in?
Updated 14 Oct, 2022 08:39am
Some lawmakers call for disbanding NDMA and its provincial chapters; members again displeased by absence of ministers.
Updated 14 Oct, 2022 09:31am
Even if conceded, why should reparations take the form of debt cancellation?
Updated 13 Oct, 2022 09:25am
Deceased from same family, were returning to hometown KN Shah following reports that floodwater had receded.
Updated 13 Oct, 2022 09:02am
Scale of destruction "astounding", psychosocial and economic impact on people, especially women, cannot be overstated, she says.
Updated 13 Oct, 2022 07:54am
Resident coordinator says not receiving enough funding for health, nutrition, potable water.
Updated 13 Oct, 2022 07:21am
Briefed on flood response activities by international organisations and provincial government officials.
Updated 12 Oct, 2022 07:44pm
While govt's busy making plans for what other provinces need, people in Sindh continue to face hellscape in flood aftermath.
Updated 12 Oct, 2022 07:47am
Nobel laureate is visiting her home country after 4 years and for the second time since she survived a Taliban attack in 2012.
Updated 11 Oct, 2022 12:43pm
Latest WFP and FAO assessment indicates that number of people requiring emergency food assistance will go up from 7.2m to 14.6m.
Updated 11 Oct, 2022 09:02am
Sherry Rehman refuses to withdraw berating comments about "Nazi-style oaths" despite PTI senators’ protest.
Updated 11 Oct, 2022 08:24am
The deluge was catastrophic, but what may follow could be even worse unless the international community acts fast.
Updated 10 Oct, 2022 07:24am
“This time it is Pakistan, tomorrow, it could be any of our countries and our communities,” he says.
Published 09 Oct, 2022 07:08am
Mental healthcare has come to be considered a critical part of the public health challenges brought on by humanitarian crises...
Updated 08 Oct, 2022 08:17am
Some 14-15 families are still staying in the school while the authorities struggle to drain Kot Diji’s old mohallas.
Updated 08 Oct, 2022 08:20am
The conference is expected to bring together financial and development partners and ask them to contribute to rehabilitation work.
Published 08 Oct, 2022 07:07am
General Assembly unanimously adopts resolution to support Islamabad in mitigating floods’ impact.
Published 08 Oct, 2022 07:07am
Save the Children says hunger levels are expected to rise further with the onset of winter.
Published 07 Oct, 2022 07:28pm
The Temporary Learning Centre is an excellent idea.
Updated 07 Oct, 2022 09:12am
Family alleges a policeman opened direct fire on orders of SHO; SSP says firing occurred while police were dispersing crowd.
Updated 07 Oct, 2022 10:23am
Says inflation in the country is set to stand at 23pc for the financial year 2023.
Updated 07 Oct, 2022 07:41am
"The enormity of this climate-induced catastrophe is beyond our fiscal means," he says in an interview with The Guardian.
Published 06 Oct, 2022 12:57pm
Ishaq Dar apprises ADB country director of losses from floods and their economic impact.
Updated 05 Oct, 2022 10:45pm
There are not enough public buildings where they can stay, and they cannot return to their villages.
Updated 05 Oct, 2022 08:28am
Quorum pointed out twice, once by a treasury member and then by the opposition.
Updated 05 Oct, 2022 08:36am
This is not a law, but it is central to the code of humanity.
Updated 05 Oct, 2022 09:27am
