Trends - Flood Emergency

FM Bilawal cautions budget approval linked with govt’s allocation of funds for flood victims

“I don’t doubt the premier’s intention,” Bilawal says, adds that members of prime minister's team are "not fulfilling their promises”.

Published 18 Jun, 2023 12:44am

UN dedicates $5.5m towards emergency nutrition, food security interventions in flood-affected areas

Will target the most "vulnerable communities of Balochistan and Sindh" impacted by last year’s floods.

Published 17 Apr, 2023 07:41pm

Over 10m flood affectees still lacking access to safe drinking water: Unicef

Says that over 9.6m children still require access to “essential social services” six months after floods.

Published 21 Mar, 2023 05:55pm

US govt announces 500 new scholarships for flood-affected students in Pakistan

US embassy says the scholarships will assist the students in completing their degrees.

Published 07 Mar, 2023 06:35pm

The post-flood mental health crisis in Balochistan

It is crucial for organisations working for flood-victims to prioritise access to mental health services and counselling for those affected by the disaster, in order to prevent further deterioration of their mental wellbeing.

Published 26 Jan, 2023 12:19pm

Pakistan exceeds target, raises more than $9bn for flood recovery

Islamic Development Bank, World Bank collectively pledge $6.2bn.

Updated 09 Jan, 2023 11:52pm

Global attention for flood-hit Pakistan has receded but waters have not, writes PM in op-ed

Says large parts of Sindh and Balochistan remain inundated, flooded areas look like permanent lakes.

Published 06 Jan, 2023 07:54pm

Pakistan to spend $3bn on flood recovery by end-June

Islamabad will seek soft loans at donors’ moot.

Updated 30 Dec, 2022 09:39am

Japan aid agency sends mosquito nets for flood-hit

The expected beneficiaries of this support are around 80,000 families, press release says.

Updated 28 Dec, 2022 08:02am

How do we pay for our food?

Pakistani agri-businesses should be asked to manage the irrigation and drainage sector.

Updated 27 Dec, 2022 07:35am

WB wants transparent use of flood aid

WB directors emphasise need for provincial, federal authorities to strengthen implementation systems in place.

Updated 25 Dec, 2022 07:53am

12m to face poverty in flood-hit areas: report

Says estimates indicate an increase in multi-dimensional poverty from 37.8pc to 43.7pc.

Updated 23 Dec, 2022 09:04am

Bilawal ends US visit with call to help flood victims

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

Blinken calls Bilawal, offers continued help for flood victims

Offers condolences for lives lost in recent terror attacks, underscored America's resolute support as Pakistan combats terrorism.

Updated 21 Dec, 2022 09:28am

UN chief calls on Taliban govt to end terror activities posing threat to Pakistan from Afghan soil

"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