Brazil races to save flood victims as storm death toll rises RIO DE JANEIRO: Rescuers in boats and aircraft raced against the clock Sunday to help isolated people in Brazil’s... Published 25 Mar, 2024 11:12am
Business & Finance ADB speaks of ‘major economic challenges’ ISLAMABAD: The devastating floods in 2022, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, security issues, structural risks,... Published 23 Mar, 2024 05:41am
Editorials Entirely predictable Annual weather disasters have clearly become routine. So, once again this year, like recent years, rains have and ... Published 17 Mar, 2024 02:49am
Print Important reform priorities of govt: Aurangzeb speaks to EU ambassador ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan, Dr Riina Kionka, called on Federal Minister for Finance... Updated 16 Mar, 2024 03:07pm
Pakistan APL hands over model village to 60 familiies KARACHI: The month of March 2024 will go down the history of Village Fakeer Sher Khan Jatoi in Qamber Shahdadkot,... Published 13 Mar, 2024 06:32am
Pakistan Speakers honour resilient women during floods of 2022 KARACHI: In a poignant gathering commemorating International Women Day, speakers honouring the resilient women ... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Pakistan Navy deploys helicopters in flood-hit areas of Gwadar KARACHI: Pakistan Navy has extended relief and rescue operations to various small coastal villages of Balochistan... Published 04 Mar, 2024 04:15am
Pakistan More than 30 killed in heavy rain in Pakistan PESHAWAR: More than 30 people have died in rain-related incidents in Pakistan during days of heavy downpours, with... Updated 03 Mar, 2024 08:18pm
Opinion Dangers of urban flooding Pakistan is among the most affected countries by climate change. The irony of the situation is that while the... Updated 02 Mar, 2024 04:37am
Pakistan 2022 flood victims in Sindh still struggling to cope with losses ISLAMABAD: The 2022 flood victims in Sindh who were devastated by the worst ever flooding in the country’s ... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Pakistan Minister launches 4RF dashboard to ensure efficiency in project execution ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Muhammad Sami Saeed formally... Published 31 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Pakistan Post-flood resilience: EU fulfils pledge of euro 100m additional grant ISLAMABAD: The European Union fulfilled the pledge of an additional euro 100 million grant to enhance post-flood... Published 30 Jan, 2024 04:52am
Pakistan Alkhidmat hands over 30 houses to flood victims KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi has handed over 30 more houses to flood victims under its Tameer-e-Watan rehabilitation... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan Korea donates ambulances, equipment to Rescue-1122 LAHORE: The Ambassador Republic of Korea Park Ki Jun handed over two ambulances and flood rescue equipment to... Published 13 Jan, 2024 05:38am
BR Research An interview with Dr. Adil Najam, Dean Emeritus at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University ‘Adaptation is the failure of mitigation, but adaption is not the opposite of mitigation’ Dr. Adil Najam is the... Updated 08 Jan, 2024 03:07pm
Opinion Pakistan’s intractable budget deficit? Pakistan’s unsustainable budget deficits can be sourced to the never to be satisfied thirst of all ... Updated 01 Jan, 2024 06:52am
Pakistan US water experts conclude visit ISLAMABAD: As part of the Climate and Environment Working Group (CEWG) and the Green Alliance Framework, a ... Published 16 Dec, 2023 05:49am
Opinion COP28 and the need for climate action for Pakistan While the world leaders meet on the sidelines of the COP 28 summit to agree on a climate action plan, developing... Updated 11 Dec, 2023 07:06am
Pakistan PM forms body comprising experts from PCCC ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar has approved formation of a committee under the Ministry of... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Pakistan National climate finance strategy unveiled ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has unveiled a comprehensive blueprint for... Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am
Print PTI issues ‘white paper’ on state of economy ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government put the fast dwindling economy of the country on the path of... Updated 13 Nov, 2023 08:56am
Print $3bn projects approved for flood-hit areas Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives approves 21 development projects Updated 06 Nov, 2023 10:17am
Opinion Pakistan must adapt to climate change Pakistan is among the top ten countries most vulnerable to climate change, according to the 2020 Global Climate Risk... Updated 04 Nov, 2023 06:27am
Pakistan Flood affectees: UN WFP, Ministry join hands ISLAMABAD: The United Nation’s World Food Programme and Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives... Published 03 Nov, 2023 06:11am
World Life on Earth under ‘existential threat’: scientists PARIS: Climate change poses an “existential threat” to life on Earth, prominent scientists warned Tuesday, in an... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Pakistan Flood-hit provinces: Chevron constructs 175 shelter homes KARACHI: In 2022, Pakistan was hit by one of the worst floods in its history. Millions of people were affected by ... Published 17 Oct, 2023 05:51am
Print Pakistan flood relief: $400m World Bank loan not in jeopardy, says ministry ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives of Pakistan has issued a statement that... Updated 16 Oct, 2023 09:42am
Print Capacity issues hinder uplift projects in flood-hit areas: Foreign states, donors ready to finance $7.4bn ISLAMABAD: Many development projects could not be initiated in flood-affected areas due to capacity issues of the... Updated 14 Oct, 2023 05:32pm
World 14,000 displaced in Myanmar after record rain sparks floods BAGO: Residents of Myanmar’s flood-hit Bago city salvaged food and belongings from their waterlogged homes on... Published 10 Oct, 2023 12:28pm
World Remnants of Typhoon Koinu bring floods to Hong Kong HONG KONG: Hong Kong saw heavy flooding on Monday as the remnants of Typhoon Koinu brought heavy rains and strong... Published 09 Oct, 2023 10:53am