On connectivity and disaster management The floods have wreaked havoc in the country. The estimation of the losses is ongoing for rescue and later for the... Published 14 Sep, 2022 08:46am
Business & Finance World Bank’s delegation meets chief of P&D Chairman LAHORE: A World Bank’s delegation led by Gailius Draugelis met Chairman of Planning & Development Board... Published 14 Sep, 2022 04:45am
Print Catastrophes could become commonplace PARIS: Humanity is “going in the wrong direction” on climate change due to its addiction to fossil fuels, the UN... Updated 14 Sep, 2022 09:30am
Opinion Minus one? While vast areas of the country and millions of people suffer the consequences of the massive monsoon rains and... Published 13 Sep, 2022 06:12am
Pakistan Digital Flood Dashboard launched to give public confidence in government activities It makes public all information regarding donations received and distributed, as well as delivery of relief goods to flood victims Updated 12 Sep, 2022 05:58pm
Pakistan Sharjeel criticises PTI, Imran Khan for attempt to jeopardise receipt of flood aid Says PTI is spreading propaganda in attempt to stop international agencies from sending assistance to Pakistan Published 12 Sep, 2022 04:20pm
Pakistan Dadu: Pakistan Army, district authorities build barrier to save power station from flooding Flood water in grid station would have caused power outage and electrocution Updated 12 Sep, 2022 08:01pm
Pakistan Recent rains, floods: Analyst calls for removing water from farmlands on urgent basis KARACHI: Currently, Pakistan is facing destruction beyond imagination, the whole country looks like a sea after... Published 11 Sep, 2022 03:51am
Business & Finance Heatwave, floods have dealt tough blows to agriculture sector: PBF KARACHI: Vice President of Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) Ahmad Jawad said that country’s agricultural sector is... Published 11 Sep, 2022 03:51am
Pakistan WHO sends cholera kits, medical supplies to Pakistan Supplies delivered to Pakistan with support from Dubai, International Humanitarian City Published 10 Sep, 2022 07:44pm
Pakistan 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
Pakistan Floods: Five more die in 24hrs ISLAMABAD: The death tally from the ongoing devastating floods has reached 1,396 as another five people have died in... Published 10 Sep, 2022 04:14am
Pakistan USAID pledges $20mn in additional help for Pakistan US has provided $50.1mn to Pakistan to deal with catastrophe Published 09 Sep, 2022 08:08pm
Opinion Shocks and Pakistan’s economy ‘We are living in a time of overlapping emergencies: the pandemic is not over, climate change is a reality, and... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Pakistan UN Secretary General António Guterres to visit Pakistan on September 9-10 Will exchange views with Pakistani government regarding response to floods Updated 08 Sep, 2022 06:07pm
Pakistan Pakistanis throw up barriers against rising floodwaters; 12 more die Country's largest freshwater lake of Manchar is dangerously close to bursting its banks, as high water levels persist despite breaches by authorities Updated 08 Sep, 2022 03:48pm
Pakistan ‘Pakistan stands with China in difficult times’: Alvi expresses grief over loss of lives in quake ISLAMABAD: Expressing grief over loss of lives in China following an earthquake in its Sichuan area, President Dr... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Pakistan Floods in Pakistan: Plane carrying humanitarian aid arrives from Jordan Aid, sent by Jordan Hashemite Charity Organisation in a C130 aircraft, handed over to Pakistan authorities Updated 07 Sep, 2022 09:48pm
Pakistan Floods and earthquakes: Pakistan hardest-hit country in CAREC region: ADB ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has stated that Pakistan is on top in terms of an absolute amount of ... 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 Rains, floods have damaged 6pc of cotton crop: minister LAHORE: Cotton was sown over 16 percent more area in the province this year as compared to last season but the ... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Pakistan NTDC restores power supply to major parts of Balochistan LAHORE: The electricity supply has been restored to major parts of Balochistan province after completion of... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Pakistan Flood woes: Ahsan seeks support of global community ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, while urging the... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Pakistan Aftermath of floods ‘Govt must act fast to protect businesses’ KARACHI: Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, President FPCCI, has said that the federal and provincial governments must act fast in... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Markets Prices of edibles increase Islamabad: The prices of most of the essential kitchen items increased during this week past as against the previous... Published 04 Sep, 2022 05:44am
Pakistan G-B’s Bobar village: PM announces Rs100m for rehabilitation ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced Rs 100 million for the rehabilitation of Bobar village... Published 03 Sep, 2022 04:25am
Markets PM told: 406 electricity supply feeders affected across country ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was informed that 406 electricity supply feeders were affected across the... Published 03 Sep, 2022 04:25am
Print IMF conveniently ignores devastation wrought by floods Report projects 3.5pc growth against the budgeted 5pc Updated 03 Sep, 2022 09:44am
Pakistan Sindh witnessing worst floods in history, says CM Murad Ali Shah Lauds government departments and private entities for their donation, relief and rescue efforts Published 02 Sep, 2022 07:12pm
Pakistan Miftah warns of food insecurity as floods dent wheat, rice crops At event in Karachi, finance minister stresses that the 'world does not want to lend to Pakistan anymore' so it is imperative to 'live within our means' to ensure sustainable, long-term growth Updated 02 Sep, 2022 05:24pm