Flood Emergency
Sherry Rehman says Pakistan can't afford flood recovery, seeks help from the world; WHO director general warns "we are on the verge of a public health disaster".
Updated 04 Oct, 2022 09:32pm
Directs SBP, other stakeholders to ensure flood victims receive full amount without any deductions.
Updated 04 Oct, 2022 10:05am
The up-scaled flash appeal will be jointly launched by the government and UN on Oct 4, says Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Published 03 Oct, 2022 08:44pm
Stagnant floodwaters, spread over hundreds of miles, may take two to six months to recede in some places in Sindh.
Published 03 Oct, 2022 05:18pm
If there is any time for the civilian leadership to show unity, it is now.
Updated 03 Oct, 2022 08:26am
At present, media is better at covering disaster event and its short-term impact than longer-term developments and ramifications.
Updated 03 Oct, 2022 09:06am
More than 200 tents have been erected for flood victims.
Updated 03 Oct, 2022 10:41am
Authorities say they are ‘doing everything’ to reach out to affected people.
Updated 03 Oct, 2022 08:58am
City has remained under water for around two months; most inhabitants have migrated.
Updated 03 Oct, 2022 07:51am
UN concerned over growing cases of diseases, says nearly 130,000 pregnant women need urgent health services.
Updated 03 Oct, 2022 07:23am
It is inevitable that there cannot be a simple one-size-fits-all solution.
Updated 02 Oct, 2022 11:02am
Assessment carried out in Sindh, Balochistan puts damage impact at 84pc on agriculture, 82pc livestock, 74pc labour and 47pc jobs.
Updated 02 Oct, 2022 08:15am
The man-made LBOD changed the natural water course, putting hundreds of villages at risk of flooding.
Published 01 Oct, 2022 10:57am
In meeting with CM, bank agrees to provide Rs6bn for the reconstruction of damaged roads in Karachi.
Published 01 Oct, 2022 06:27am
SHC directs Dadu DC to appear in court on Oct 5 with progress report on Khairpur Nathan Shah and Mehar.
Updated 01 Oct, 2022 11:12am
Food being delivered to vulnerable families but it is still not enough to meet nutrition needs of people, says UN official.
Updated 01 Oct, 2022 07:36am
Foreign minister says whenever such a conversation takes place, it would be on Pakistan’s own terms.
Updated 30 Sep, 2022 08:42am
Revised humanitarian appeal will be launched on Oct 4.
Updated 30 Sep, 2022 09:16am
Speakers say over five million children without nutritional care.
Updated 30 Sep, 2022 10:30am
Court warns of DC's arrest if he fails to give timeframe.
Updated 30 Sep, 2022 10:37am
Sherry Rehman says the initiative will cost $11-17 billion, will be launched at COP 27 in November.
Updated 29 Sep, 2022 09:12pm
Amid rising diseases and lack of resources, there is little hope for flood affectees to cling on to.
Published 29 Sep, 2022 01:21pm
"I would much rather play the role of a bridge by uniting these two great powers around working together for climate change," he says.
Updated 29 Sep, 2022 01:41pm
Floods compelled govt to divert climate resilience fund to meet immediate needs of flood-hit people, says Sherry.
Updated 29 Sep, 2022 08:47am
The aid package has arrived at Karachi port from UAE.
Updated 29 Sep, 2022 10:35am
Petitioner recalls suo motu taken in wake of 2010 calamity, wants court to demand details of rescue work done by provincial govt.
Updated 29 Sep, 2022 08:10am
PM Pakistan alone cannot deal with the disaster caused by floods and torrential rainfall.
Updated 28 Sep, 2022 08:53am
"Let me be absolutely clear ... We will not save our planet if China and the US do not work together on climate," says Bilawal.
Updated 28 Sep, 2022 07:39am
Displaced by floods, Yaqoob Mallah decided not to take aid and instead earn from his ancestral profession of boat building.
Updated 28 Sep, 2022 08:31am
One in six flood-hit individuals without shelter, survey finds; 3.6m workers rendered jobless, says minister.
Updated 28 Sep, 2022 07:50am
