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Flood disaster relief efforts help cash-strapped Pakistan mobilise interna
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
According to the Geo-politik, Pakistan, which has severely mismanaged its economy, has now used the pretext of flood devastation and consequent humanitarian crisis to get international assistance.
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USD 8 billion pledged to help recover from flood damage, says Pak informat
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The International Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan, co-hosted by the UN brought together Governments, leaders from the public and private sectors and civil society to secure international support for Pakistan after the devastating floods of 2022.
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UN seeks funds for Pakistan after last year's devastating floods
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday sought "massive investments" for Pakistan to help it recover from damage caused by devastating floods that ravaged the country last year.
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US Dy Secy Sherman discusses floods, terrorism with Pak FM Bilawal Bhutto
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
US Deputy Secretary Wendy Sherman on Wednesday (local time) met with Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari at the Department of State and discussed Pakistan's continuing efforts to recover from devastating floods and expressed condolences for Pakistani lives lost in recent terror
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Pakistan seeks more international aid as it fails to deal with devastating
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Next year will set another record for humanitarian relief requirements, with 339 million people in need of assistance in 69 countries, an increase of 65 million people compared to the same time last year, according to United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
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Pakistan needs USD 16 Bn to build back as losses due to flash floods cross
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Losses due to devastating floods in Pakistan have surpassed USD 30 Billion in the country as the monsoon rains have washed away roads, crops, infrastructure and bridges, killing over 1,000 people and affecting more than 33 million
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Flood-affected farmers warn of protest in Islamabad next week if demands n
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Farmers have warned of protests in Pakistan as agricultural land and standing crops in Balochistan and Sindh had been destroyed due to devastating floods in the country which have added to the economic miseries of the people.
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Pakistan requests China to roll over its USD 6.3 billion debt
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 23 (ANI): Pakistan on Saturday requested its all-weather ally China to roll over its USD 6.3 billion debt amid a slump in its economy due to devastating floods.
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Over 1 in 9 children in flood-affected areas of Pakistan suffering from se
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 23 (ANI): In the aftermath of the devastating floods in Pakistan, health facilities are reporting alarming levels of severe acute malnutrition among children in affected areas, UNICEF has warned.
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More than 1.5 million children at risk as devastating floods hit Nigeria
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Abuja [Nigeria], October 23 (ANI): More than 2.5 million people in Nigeria are in need of humanitarian assistance - 60 per cent of which are children - and are at increased risk of waterborne diseases, drowning and malnutrition due to the most severe flooding in the past decade, UNICEF warne
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Pakistan's annual inflation soars to 27.13 pc
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 22 (ANI): Amid devastating floods and a crumbling economy, Pakistan's annual inflation climbed to 27.13 per cent this week.
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Around 16 pc people face acute food insecurity in Pakistan: FAO official
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 21 (ANI): Due to devastating floods and faulty country politics, around 15-16 per cent of citizens of Pakistan are reeling under food insecurity and the situation continues to get worse with every passing day.
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