Flood Emergency
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
Donor agency has ordered nets for flood-affected Pakistanis from India despite Pakistan having capacity to manufacture 6m nets.
Updated 05 Nov, 2022 09:48am
Unesco wants stronger oversight for private schools.
Updated 04 Nov, 2022 09:44am
Traders say there is a huge drop in this year's chili crop.
Published 03 Nov, 2022 12:53pm
Says Rs10.6bn allocated for small farmers across the country, Rs8bn to be given to farmers in flood-affected areas.
Updated 31 Oct, 2022 10:48pm
Forms body on issue, seeks its recommendations on dealing with cases of vigilante justice.
Published 31 Oct, 2022 06:44pm
Media reports warn Pakistan could soon face a major food crisis if the situation does not change
Updated 31 Oct, 2022 08:19am
Says Malaria and other diseases spreading in affected areas, treatment should be stepped up to avoid epidemics.
Published 30 Oct, 2022 07:13pm
Global partners put overall damage at $30.1bn, call for coordinated international support.
Updated 29 Oct, 2022 08:32am
FM Bilawal expresses gratitude, says helping flood victims is still the "single most important issue" today.
Updated 27 Oct, 2022 05:55pm
Inhabitants of Khairpur Nathan Shah have braved the worst of times again after the 2010 super floods.
Updated 27 Oct, 2022 07:59am
Cabinet vows to protect province’s rights; CM orders survey for dam on Swat River.
Updated 26 Oct, 2022 09:14am
Local communities suffered because the rainwater was not allowed to take its natural drainage route.
Updated 26 Oct, 2022 07:45am
Only 51pc of the elderly have access to health care.
Updated 25 Oct, 2022 08:31am
Oxfam report says the facility will not increase Islamabad’s debt burden.
Updated 25 Oct, 2022 09:00am
Terms it an hour of test for the world.
Updated 23 Oct, 2022 10:25am
One in nine children admitted to health facilities in flood-hit areas of Sindh, Balochistan.
Updated 23 Oct, 2022 07:51am
Usually, 15pc of pregnancies are high-risk, requiring special care.
Updated 21 Oct, 2022 08:40am
Provincial lawmakers from both sides of the aisle regret Balochistan being ignored when it comes to flood relief.
Updated 21 Oct, 2022 09:14am
Lasbela, Jhal Magsi, Kharan, Killa Saifullah and Pishin among most-affected districts.
Published 19 Oct, 2022 07:30am
NHA likely to build a bridge over a low-lying portion, says official.
Published 19 Oct, 2022 07:09am
Visits Sohbatpur, Khuzdar to review flood relief, rehabilitation of people.
Published 18 Oct, 2022 07:28am
Number of teams to be increased to finish exercise at the earliest; citizens urged to donate blankets, quilts.
Published 18 Oct, 2022 07:17am
