pakistan flood crisis

'Never seen climate carnage on such scale': UN chief after visit to flood-hit Pakistan

"I have seen many humanitarian disasters in the world, but I have never seen climate carnage on the scale of the floods here in Pakistan," United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said. 

Sep 11, 2022, 08:44 AM IST

Pakistan needs ‘massive financial support’ for rehabilitation and recovery from floods: UN General Secretary

The remarks of the UN Secretary-General came after he attended a briefing at the National Flood Response Coordination Centre (NFRCC) alongside Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Dawn reported. 

Sep 10, 2022, 07:39 AM IST

Pakistan: Economic loss due to floods rises to around USD 18 billion

In the wake of the increased economic losses and reduced GDP growth, the per capita income is projected to slow down. 

Sep 10, 2022, 06:51 AM IST

Pakistan: Nearly 1,300 people die due to devastating floods, one-third of country still underwater

At least, 1,468,019 houses have been partially or totally damaged, while 736,459 livestock have been killed due to the floods.

Sep 04, 2022, 08:29 AM IST

Pakistan Floods: ‘Unresponsive’ government disappoints citizens; Pakistanis takes matter in own hand

Pakistanis tired of waiting for government’s insufficient funds. The residents have taken the onus on themselves as they pick up the equipment and do the repair work themselves

Sep 03, 2022, 17:10 PM IST

DNA: Pakistan mulls for India amid flood crisis

Pakistan's Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has announced that Pakistan will reopen the trade route with India after floods due to incessant rains and rising prices of food items. Pakistan that always stands against India has to now ask for India's aid amid flood crisis.

Aug 30, 2022, 23:40 PM IST