Pakistan has dispatched an additional 200 tons of humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka, following the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah. The relief shipment includes tents, blankets, quilts, mosquito nets, camping lamps, mats, life jackets, inflatable boats, medicines, and more. The consignment is expected to arrive in Sri Lanka on December 13, 2025, to assist with […]
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UN cuts global aid appeal in half amid shrinking donor support
GENEVA – The United Nations has announced a sharply reduced humanitarian aid appeal for 2026, requesting $23 billion—nearly half of what it sought for the current year. The organisation acknowledged a dramatic fall in donor contributions despite global humanitarian needs reaching record levels. Read More: UN slashes global aid appeal amid worst funding crisis in history UN […]
Govt allows humanitarian aid into Afghanistan
Pakistan has authorized the movement of United Nations humanitarian cargo into Afghanistan through the Torkham and Chaman border crossings after nearly 50 days of disruption, according to an official notification issued by the Ministry of Commerce this week. The clearance will apply to consignments from the World Food Programme (WFP), UNICEF and the UN Population […]
Pakistan resumes limited transit for UN aid to Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD: After nearly two months of halted cross-border cargo movement, Pakistan has begun clearing humanitarian consignments for Afghanistan, marking the first controlled reopening of transit trade since routine trade was suspended in October. The move comes as thousands of vehicles remained stranded at major border crossings. Read More: UN sounds alarm: Thousands in Gaza at risk […]
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 […]
Flood-hit Sri Lanka receives Pakistan’s urban rescue team
Pakistan has dispatched an urban search and rescue team to Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah, which has caused severe flooding and landslides, killing over 400 people. A Pakistan Air Force C-130 aircraft carrying 47 team members and 6.5 tons of essential equipment left Islamabad on Wednesday to assist in relief efforts. NDMA Chairman Lt Gen […]
Heavy rain floods Gaza camps as winter looms
GAZA/CAIRO – Heavy rain swept through the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, flooding tents and shelters of thousands of Palestinians displaced by Israel’s two-year war. Many residents now face the prospect of harsh winter conditions without sturdy homes. Read More: Thailand battles historic floods after 300-year rainfall record The conflict, which displaced the majority of Gaza’s 2 million […]
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 […]
UN reports major surge in Gaza aid, urges greater NGO access
UNITED NATIONS – The United Nations announced that over 24,000 tons of humanitarian aid have entered Gaza since the ceasefire took effect earlier this month, marking a significant increase in relief efforts. UN officials, however, stressed the urgent need for greater NGO access to ensure effective distribution of life-saving supplies. Despite progress, they warned that […]
EU delegation visits PDMA to review BRAND project progress
A high-level delegation comprising Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and officials from the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) Pakistan Team visited the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Sindh Headquarters to review progress under the Building Institutional Capacity and Resilience Against Natural Disasters (BRAND) project. The delegation was led by Lukas Mandl, […]