ADB’s IED validates ‘flood project’ ISLAMABAD: The Independent Evaluation Department (IED) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has rated “Pakistan:... Updated 18 Dec, 2022 09:38am
Pakistan ‘Education is often among first causalities in post-disaster situation’ ISLAMABAD: Education is often among the first causalities in a post-disaster situation. Education for girls and the... Published 17 Dec, 2022 07:53am
Pakistan Conference on ‘Climate Resilient Pakistan’ to be held in Geneva ISLAMABAD: The International Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan will be held in Geneva on January 9, 2023, to... Published 16 Dec, 2022 05:58am
Print Plight of flood-hit people: alarm bells start to ring UN warns that by mid-January 2023 there will be no funds available to cater needs of the affected people Updated 16 Dec, 2022 09:44am
Print Flood recovery efforts: Five financing pacts worth $775m inked with ADB ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Thursday signed five financing agreements... Updated 16 Dec, 2022 09:30am
Print IMF wants to observe 3 more quarters, examine flood rehab plan: Dar Fund also wants that Pakistan should demonstrate how it would meet the $16 billion demand for reconstruction and rehabilitation phase of floods Updated 15 Dec, 2022 10:07am
Business & Finance Floods deteriorate FY23 economic outlook: ADB ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economic outlook for the fiscal year 2023 (ending June 30, 2023) has deteriorated following... Updated 15 Dec, 2022 09:55am
Pakistan Flood-hit areas: Civil society wants rehabilitation work to be expedited KARACHI: Representatives of civil society and human rights organisations on Tuesday demanded the government to... Published 14 Dec, 2022 07:37am
Pakistan Maersk supports flood relief efforts in Pakistan KARACHI: A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has been unwavering in its dedication to supporting the communities where it... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Print Discussions productive: IMF official ISLAMABAD: Discussions to date in the context of the ninth review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) have been... Updated 14 Dec, 2022 09:50am
Business & Finance ADB approves $554m financing package ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $554 million financing package, including new and... Published 13 Dec, 2022 05:58am
Pakistan PDMA prepares winter contingency plan PESHAWAR: Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) under the guidance of Relief, Rehabilitation and ... Published 12 Dec, 2022 07:49am
Pakistan Post-flood construction: China offers $112.33m grant ISLAMABAD: China has offered Pakistan, a cash grant worth US$112.33 million for post-flood reconstruction ... Published 12 Dec, 2022 06:07am
Pakistan PM for united efforts to steer country out of all challenges ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized for united efforts to steer the country out of all... Published 10 Dec, 2022 08:16am
Print Flood recovery efforts US reiterates its commitment ISLAMABAD: A top US State Department official, Elizabeth Horst, has underscored the Biden Administration’s... Published 10 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Editorials Dealing with climate challenges EDITORIAL: As climate emergencies, the war in Ukraine and other conflicts, as well as the Covid-19 pandemic pushed ... Published 10 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Pakistan Sindh Assembly resolution praises govt over flood relief work KARACHI: Opposition legislators on Thursday criticised the PPP’s government for its “unbecoming” behaviour... Published 09 Dec, 2022 05:58am
Pakistan President for conserving water and energy ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday stressed the need to change the approach from rapid consumption to... Published 09 Dec, 2022 05:58am
BR Research On donors’ conference The government’s drive to raise sizable international assistance for post-floods rehabilitation and reconstruction... Published 08 Dec, 2022 08:14am
Pakistan Sindh PA discusses post-flood scenario KARACHI: Opposition lawmakers on Wednesday cast scepticism over the government’s claims about serving the public... Published 08 Dec, 2022 07:42am
Pakistan Riyadh committed to helping Islamabad avert crisis: ex-envoy ISLAMABAD: Dr Ali Awadh Asseri, former ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, has said that Riyadh is committed to... Published 08 Dec, 2022 05:58am
Pakistan Japan announces additional $38.9mn for flood victims Proposed areas of support include emergency medical assistance, food distribution, agriculture Published 07 Dec, 2022 06:22pm
Pakistan Performance of PDMAs dismays parliamentary panel ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Tuesday expressed dismay over the pathetic performance of provincial disaster... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Pakistan Briefing given to Senate panel: Countless flood affectees awaiting humanitarian support: BISP ISLAMABAD: “Count-less” flood-affected people are still awaiting humanitarian support which has not been ... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Pakistan Opposition calls for proactive approach to tackle future calamities KARACHI: Opposition legislators on Tuesday called for an adaptable and pre-emptive planning to cope with the ... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Pakistan New estimates place flood losses at $46bn ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Monday said that the... Updated 06 Dec, 2022 09:27am
Business & Finance PAAPAM highlights factors behind drop in tractor sales LAHORE: Chairman of the Pakistan Association of Auto Parts & Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) Munir Bana has... Published 06 Dec, 2022 05:58am
Pakistan National Urban Sanitation Workshop inaugurated ISLAMABAD: Over 100 representatives of national and international organisations and development partners ... Updated 06 Dec, 2022 07:34am
Markets Mali revises down cotton output forecast BAMAKO: Mali’s cotton output for the 2022/23 season is expected to reach 740,000 tonnes, down from an earlier... Published 04 Dec, 2022 03:37am
Pakistan Uplift B’stan: Ahsan Iqbal renews his commitment ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Prof Ahsan Iqbal Friday assured the... Published 03 Dec, 2022 05:51am
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