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 […]
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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 […]
China steps in with urgent relief for Pakistan’s flood-hit families
China has sent urgent humanitarian aid to support Pakistan’s flood-affected communities, reaffirming its longstanding friendship and solidarity. On Sunday, two Chinese relief flights landed at Nur Khan Air Base, Rawalpindi, carrying 300 tents and 9,000 blankets, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The NDMA called the gesture a reflection of China’s unwavering support […]
PM directs urgent damage reports in flood-hit regions
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday directed acceleration of relief and rehabilitation operations in flood-affected people. The prime minister chaired a review meeting on the current flood situation and ongoing rehabilitation efforts immediately after his address at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release. The […]
Livestock losses reviewed in flood-hit areas
On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Gujrat Noor-ul-Ain Quarshi, Additional Deputy Commissioner Revenue (ADCR) Khizar Hayat Bhatti visited village Kathala to assess flood damages. He was accompanied by Additional Director of Livestock Dr. Tahir Aziz and his team. The officers reviewed large-scale livestock losses in the area and met with affected farmers and villagers. The […]