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Construction of Diamer-Bhasha Dam alarms residents of Gilgit-Baltistan: Re
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The report says that Pakistan's big dam model has come under the scanner in view of the recent floods in the country.
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Economic indicators suggest Pakistan's economic situation would worsen in
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Pakistan's economic downfall will continue as the economic indicators point a economic crisis in near future
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Pakistan seeks more international aid as it fails to deal with devastating
Updated : 3 years, 2 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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UN launches record USD 51.5 billion humanitarian appeal for 2023
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The estimated cost of the humanitarian response going into 2023 is USD 51.5 billion, a 25 per cent increase compared to the beginning of 2022. "Humanitarian needs are shockingly high, as this year's extreme events are spilling into 2023," said UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, Martin Griffith
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'Mismanagement' of water resources responsible for frequent floods, drough
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The faulty water management system with large-scale abstraction without management and sufficient recharge in Pakistan has resulted in the frequent occurrence of natural disasters like floods and drought.
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Negotiators at COP27 reach tentative deal on loss and damage
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Signalling potential for major breakthrough at the climate summit, Negotiators at the UN's COP27 climate summit have reached a tentative agreement to establish a loss and damage fund for nations vulnerable to climate disasters.
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Pakistan: Sindh facing issues in education system, admits government offic
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Akbar Laghari, Secretary Education, submitted the report to the court in response to the case of 'giving free education to children from between 5 years to 16 years' in Sindh.
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Pakistan admits USD 30 bn flood loss assessment flawed
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The floods affected 33 million people and more than 1,730 lost their lives. They are particularly impacting the poorest and most vulnerable districts. The situation is still evolving, with flood waters stagnant in many areas, causing water-borne and vector-borne diseases to spread, and more
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Pakistan needs USD 16 Bn to build back as losses due to flash floods cross
Updated : 3 years, 4 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, 4 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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As economic situation looks gloomy in Pakistan, IMF advises strict measure
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The International Monetary Fund has called on Pakistan to impose additional taxes worth PKR 600 billion
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Over 1 in 9 children in flood-affected areas of Pakistan suffering from se
Updated : 3 years, 4 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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