#Floods
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Floods
Over 540,000 malaria cases reported in flood-hit Pakistan – WHO
Dr. Richard Brennan, WHO Regional Emergency Director, says that the catastrophe has pushed the country to the brink and that…
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80 Percent malnutrition found among flood-hit women and children of Dadu district
Owing to consumption of unhygienic water, people of Kaachho area are infected with Hepatitis B. and C and other water-borne…
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Diplomatic
U.S. Ambassador announces $30 million additional Flood Assistance
This new funding brings the United States total assistance to Pakistan for flood response, food security, and disaster preparedness and…
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Sindh urges ADB to meet shortfall of funds to rebuild flood-affected houses
ADB official tells Chief Minister that they have committed $475 million with the fed. Govt. of which $300 million would…
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Public Opinion
Pakistan and the issue of ‘Homelessness’
It could be years before the project is executed, and by that time millions more will find themselves without a…
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Feature
Latest floods highlight urgency of Water governance
The country, as a whole, lacks an orchestrated water management system, there, nevertheless, are some small but valuable efforts aimed…
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International Rescue Committee aims to assist 1.5 million flood affected people
Much is needed to protect flood victims from water-borne diseases and ensure their rehabilitation. Islamabad As the national coordinated efforts…
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Agriculture
Pakistan’s flood-hit provinces likely to produce 50% less wheat
As the deadline for sowing wheat is approaching nearer, tens of thousands of farmers fear that the stationary rainwaters would…
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Archaeology
Massive rains cause major damage to Mohen Jo Daro
The floodwaters surrounding the iconic site have damaged several excavated portions, with water seeping through and creating furrows. Archaeologists fear…
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Climate change calamities compound problems of home-based workers in Pakistan
The stakeholders are not being properly consulted regarding practical implementation of the Home-based Workers Act. Sindh Courier Karachi The recent…
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