Pakistan needs massive financial support to overcome flood crisis: UN chief Antonio Guterres, on a visit to Pakistan, calls for a strong increase in financing for adaptive, resilient infrastructure Updated 10 Sep, 2022 06:03pm
Business & Finance ZTBL contributes 10pc of its net profit to people affected by flood ISLAMABAD: The Zarai Taraqiati Bank (ZTBL) has announced that it will contribute 10 percent of its net profit to... Published 10 Sep, 2022 04:14am
BR Research Climate reparations? “Pakistan contributes less than one percent of global carbon emissions yet is the eighth most vulnerable nation to... Published 08 Sep, 2022 08:48am
Pakistan Water purifiers developed by PakVitae: NBP teams up with NGOs to help flood-hit households KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), in collaboration with Thardeep Microfinance Foundation and Rural Community... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
World Water recedes in parts of India’s Bengaluru, residents venture out BENGALURU: Flood waters receded on Wednesday in India’s technology hub of Bengaluru, allowing normal life to resume... Published 07 Sep, 2022 12:07pm
BR Research Floods and foreign aid While the losses from the ongoing floods continue to mount, there is an early impression that the international... Published 07 Sep, 2022 08:36am
Pakistan AIIB mission, WAPDA chief discuss assistance for projects LAHORE: Business Development Mission of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), headed by its Director General... Published 07 Sep, 2022 04:13am
Pakistan Aftermath of floods: PM Shehbaz says infrastructure repair will be 'humongous task' Stresses that it requires excellent planning and many resources Updated 06 Sep, 2022 08:35pm
Pakistan Meeting flood challenge: PM underscores criticality of global support ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday while expressing satisfaction at the upward trajectory ... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Pakistan Rs19.84bn disbursed among 793,701 families ISLAMABAD: Financial aid of Rs25,000 per family under Flood Relief Cash Assistance through Benazir Income Support... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Business & Finance KATI officials laud Shahid Leghari appointment as PRCS chief KARACHI: Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) Patron-in-Chief S M Muneer and President Salman Aslam... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Pakistan PSDF to fund skill trainings for 2400 residents of Tehsil Koh-e-Suleman, DG Khan & de-excluded area of Rajanpur LAHORE: Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) will impart skills to more than 2400 residents of the DG Khanewal and... Published 03 Sep, 2022 04:25am
Pakistan PTCL Group pledges Rs1.75bn to support flood survivors KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited Group, country’s largest telecom services provider, has come... Published 30 Aug, 2022 06:21am
Pakistan PTA says efforts being made to resolve phone service disruption in flood-hit Balochistan Says torrential rains and flash floods in Balochistan have damaged optical fibre cable Updated 26 Aug, 2022 01:12pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz sensitizes ambassadors, high commissioners about rain, flood situation Says he is grateful to the international community for their sympathies, condolences and pledges of support Published 26 Aug, 2022 11:06am
Pakistan Relief operation continues as rains, floods wreak havoc in Balochistan More than 200 people have been killed in the province ISPR says Pakistan Army troops continue to undertake relief operation Updated 23 Aug, 2022 05:59pm
Pakistan Rehabilitation of flood affectees: Govt to hold ‘donor conference’ ISLAMABAD: The government has decided on Monday to hold a ‘Donor Conference’ for the rehabilitation of the... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Pakistan KP Govt declares emergency in 4 flood-hit districts PESHAWAR: The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Monday declared emergency in flood hit areas of... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
World Flash floods kill 20 in eastern Afghan province KABUL: Heavy rains triggered flash floods in the eastern Afghan province of Logar, killing at least 20 people and... Published 21 Aug, 2022 05:35pm
World Flash floods kill 29 in Afghanistan: officials KABUL: Flash floods triggered by heavy rains killed at least 29 people and destroyed scores of homes in eastern... Published 15 Aug, 2022 07:05pm
Pakistan Over 100 villages flooded as Nullah Dek bursts SIALKOT: Over 100 villages in Pasrur, Narowal, Daska and Kamonke tehsils were inundated after Nullah Dek that flows... Published 13 Aug, 2022 05:21am
World South Korea flooding death toll rises to 11 SEOUL: The death toll from South Korea’s record-breaking rains and flooding has risen to 11, officials said... Published 11 Aug, 2022 11:37am
Markets Cotton crop doing well despite rains, floods and heatwave MULTAN: Cotton crop was doing well after having endured heavy monsoon rains, floods and heatwave and production... Published 11 Aug, 2022 04:35am
Pakistan Balochistan floods: PM orders disbursement of financial assistance Says government has increased amount of financial assistance for partially- and fully-damaged houses to Rs500,000 Updated 01 Aug, 2022 04:23pm
Pakistan Lasbela chamber calls for rebuilding of bridge on war footing KARACHI: Lasbela Chamber of Commerce and Industry conducted an urgent meeting of the executive committee to discuss... Published 27 Jul, 2022 05:23am
Pakistan Islamabad flooded as heavy rains lash Capital ISLAMABAD: Four hours of continuous rain overnight in Islamabad left the city largely submerged early Saturday... Published 10 Jul, 2022 04:30am
World Bangladesh, India race to help millions stranded in deadly flooding DHAKA/GUWAHATI: Authorities in Bangladesh intensified efforts on Wednesday to deliver food and drinking water to... Published 22 Jun, 2022 05:31pm
World China heatwaves drive up power demand to record levels, southern floods swamp cities SHANGHAI/BEIJING: Heatwaves in northern and central China drove up electricity demand to record levels as millions... Published 22 Jun, 2022 01:02pm
Pakistan Flood leaves five dead QUETTA: Five people including women and children died as flash flood triggered by heavy rains in Balochistan swept... Published 20 Jun, 2022 05:51am
Markets Deadly heatwaves threaten economies too PARIS: More frequent and intense heatwaves are the most deadly form of extreme weather made worse by global warming,... Published 15 Jun, 2022 10:58pm