Irrigation Minister Riaz Khan here Monday informed KP Assembly that work on floods mitigation programme has been expedited to provide relief to masses. He said for flood rehabilitation after 2022, work is ongoing on ADP projects under the south and north divisions by the provincial government. The Minister was responding to MPA Aiman Jaleel call […]
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Punjab, Türkiye push wider cooperation on flood management, clean transport
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met President of EU Harmonization Committee & Member of Turkish Grand National Assembly Burhan Kaya Turk. She warmly welcomed the Turkish delegation. During the meeting, both sides held a comprehensive discussion on bilateral relations, economic cooperation, environmental issues and parliamentary affairs. She expressed profound gratitude to the government and […]
Flood aid distribution begins prior to survey completion: Azma
Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari said that 95% of the flood recovery survey under the Chief Minister’s Flood Rehabilitation Program has been completed. She stated that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz initiated financial assistance for the flood-affected families without waiting for the survey’s completion, ensuring timely relief for the victims. Azma Bokhari added […]
Punjab CM launches Rs 100 billion flood rehabilitation drive
Punjab chief minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced a historic package worth Rs 100 billion for rehabilitation of flood victims across Punjab. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of Flood Victims Rehabilitation Program, she said that free transport would also be provided to facilitate flood victims in accessing relief funds across Punjab. She emphasized that every […]
Maryam Nawaz’s Relentless Drive for Flood Relief and Rehabilitation
The devastating floods that recently swept across Pakistan presented an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, testing the resolve and capacity of the national disaster management framework. Amidst the swirling waters and widespread destruction, Maryam Nawaz proved herself in terms of providing massive support and as a frontend runner who stood firm for the people of Punjab. During […]
Future rate cuts tied to flood impact, IMF review: SBP governor
Further policy rate cuts by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will be determined by the economic fallout from recent floods and the outcome of the ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) review, said Governor SBP Jameel Ahmad in an interview with Bloomberg. The development came as the central bank maintains a cautious stance on monetary […]
Azma rebuts KP criticism, highlights flood relief efforts across Punjab
Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari has strongly responded to Muzzammil Aslam’s recent remarks against Punjab, saying that those who fail to manage their own provinces are the first to criticize Punjab. In a statement on Friday, she said terrorism, corruption, lawlessness, and bad governance have become routine in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, yet no […]
NA committee on economic affairs briefed on flood losses
The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on Economic Affairs Division met on Friday under the chairmanship Dr Mirza Ikhtiar Baig and was briefed that the Lyari Expressway Corridor starts from ICI Chowk and extends to Sohrab Goth, approximately 16 kilometers from the existing toll plaza on the M-9 Motorway. In comparison, the newly constructed M-10 […]
CM’s aide reviews flood preparedness, disaster management initiatives
Advisor to the Chief Minister Sindh for Rehabilitation, Mr. Gyanchand Essarani, visited the headquarters of the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Sindh, where he was given a comprehensive briefing on the authority’s ongoing initiatives, future preparedness strategies, and operational capacities in response to natural disasters across the province. The Advisor conducted a detailed meeting with […]
Flood victims face hunger, disease, Gilani tells WFP country director
Acting President Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, met with Ms Coco Ushiyama, the Representative and Country Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) in Pakistan here at President House on Monday and discussed matters related to climate change. Welcoming Ms Ushiyama, the Acting President expressed pleasure on receiving such an honourable and dedicated humanitarian leader, especially […]