The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called on the Punjab government to urgently prioritise the needs of families affected by severe monsoon flood in south Punjab, warning that many remain without adequate assistance as winter approaches. Read More: HRCP tears into 27th Amendment, lifetime immunity In a statement issued on Monday, the HRCP said a […]
Flood relief
Pakistan pledges aid to Indonesia after floods
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto by phone. He expressed grief over the loss of lives in floods and landslides. Sharif assured full support and offered Pakistan’s assistance in relief and recovery efforts. He emphasized Pakistan’s readiness to help in rehabilitation and reconstruction, noting both countries are similarly affected by […]
Indonesian man searches for missing wife after devastating floods
PALEMBAYAN, Indonesia – Abdul Ghani, 57, has been tirelessly searching for his wife, Marsoni, after cyclone-induced floods and landslides devastated Sumatra island. The soft drink vendor has been walking through mud-laden streets, carrying a large photo of his missing wife, hoping for any sign of her. Read More: Indonesia police shoot dead four men after attack on Riau […]
Sri Lanka floods death toll rises to 334 as Cyclone Ditwah wreaks havoc
COLOMBO: The death toll from floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka has risen sharply to 334, with nearly 400 people still missing, authorities said on Sunday. The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) described it as the worst natural disaster to hit the island in two decades, affecting over 1.3 million people nationwide. […]
Sri Lanka floods: Cyclone Dethu claims 123 lives, thousands displaced
Sri Lanka is reeling after Cyclone Dethu caused heavy rains and floods, killing at least 123 people. Over 130 remain missing, authorities said. Thousands have been displaced and emergency teams are conducting rescue operations across the country. The Disaster Management Centre confirmed that most deaths occurred due to landslides in the northern and eastern regions. […]
Malala Fund approves Rs61.6m for flood-hit areas
SHANGLA: The Malala Fund has approved over Rs61.6 million for the rehabilitation and welfare of flood-affected communities in Shangla, Buner, and Swat, officials said on Wednesday. The funding aims to restore educational institutions and support small businesses devastated by recent floods in these districts. Read More: Malala announces $230,000 grant for schools in flood-hit areas According […]
504 killed in KP floods, NDMA outlines relief and rescue efforts
PESHAWAR: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) informed the Peshawar High Court that 504 people, including 338 men, 76 women, and 90 children, lost their lives during this year’s devastating monsoon floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The information was submitted in response to a petition seeking a comprehensive disaster management plan and compensation for victims. […]
UN unveils $42m flood recovery plan for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN-OCHA) has unveiled a six-month response strategy to support Pakistan’s early recovery efforts after this year’s monsoon floods. The plan focuses on humanitarian and early recovery activities across 14 priority districts in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). According to a new UN-OCHA […]
Zardari pulls Mohsin Naqvi to Karachi to halt political feud
President Asif Ali Zardari has intervened to calm rising tensions between Sindh and Punjab governments. The conflict erupted over accusations of mismanagement in flood relief efforts following devastating floods. After a sharp public exchange between provincial leaders, Zardari summoned Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to Karachi for urgent consultations. The president stressed resolving disputes through […]
Ali Zafar leads a sold-out concert at Alhamra for flood relief
The Alhamra Cultural Complex came alive as Ali Zafar and a stellar line-up of artists united for a sold-out flood relief concert organised by the Ali Zafar Foundation. Tickets were gone a day before the show, announced only days earlier, underscoring the excitement around the event. Ali Zafar set the tone with a soulful entry, […]