Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Dar seeks budgetary support to cope with flood challenges

Ishaq Dar

Ishaq Dar sought budgetary support to provide relief to flood victims He said friendly countries can consider debt swaps and financial instruments He said Pakistan will contribute $8bn for reconstruction in next three years   GENEVA: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Ishaq Dar sought budgetary support to enable the government to continue providing … Read more

Cabinet approves Indonesia’s humanitarian grant for flood victims

Indonesia

Federal cabinet approved donation for flood victims Indonesia provided humanitarian grant of $1 million Indonesia also sent aid during the super floods. ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved a humanitarian grant of one million dollars for flood victims in Pakistan. The decision was made in the federal cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif … Read more

ECO Bank to provide 150 mn euros loan to Pakistan

ECO Bank

ISTANBUL: Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Trade and Development Bank will provide a soft term loan of 150 million euros to Pakistan for flood relief. This was announced by the President of ECO Trade and Development Bank Yalcin Yuksel, during a high-level meeting with the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Istanbul. The prime minister said the … Read more

Quetta Gladiators, HashPotato to auction digital collectible for flood relief

Quetta Gladiators

KARACHI: Quetta Gladiator has launched its first digital art for auction to raise funds for the flood-affected people of Pakistan and has become Pakistan’s first cricketing franchise ever to enter into the Web3, a statement said. The franchise partnered with HashPotato, a company that helps other brands enter Web3 and explore new technologies to scale … Read more

Chinese President announces additional RMB 500mn flood relief aid

Chinese President

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing Chinese leader assured support for Pakistan’s sustainable economic and strategic projects He announced an assistance package of RMB 500 million for flood relief efforts BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and announced an additional assistance package of RMB … Read more

France allocates one million euros for humanitarian relief operations in Pakistan

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French government allocated €1 million for humanitarian relief operations The funds will be given to three INGOs to provide assistance France has dispatched civil security teams to the field ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of France to Pakistan Mr Nicolas Galey has announced that the French government has allocated €1 million for humanitarian relief operations in flood-hit communities … Read more

ADB announces $2.5bn flood relief support to Pakistan

ADB flood relief

ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide flood relief support to Pakistan to the tune of $2.3 to 2.5 billion. ADB Country Director for Pakistan Yong Ye along with a delegation called on Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar at the Finance Division and announced the flood assistance. The funds includes $1.5 billion for the … Read more

Dar instructs to ensure cash assistance for flood victims

Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Ishaq Dar on Monday chaired a meeting to review cash assistance payments to flood victims. The minister directed to ensure the availability of cash at all the distribution points to ensure timely payment of relief cash to flood affectees by strengthening the cash distribution system. He stressed … Read more

Saudi Arabia’s KS Relief continues humanitarian efforts in flood-hit areas

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KARACHI: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KS Relief) is continuing its efforts to provide humanitarian aid to flood-hit Pakistan. The team distributed 2,095 food baskets, 40 tents, and 400 mosquito nets in various provinces to 14,665 flood-affected people The aid comes within the Saudi Relief Land Bridge, directed by Saudi King … Read more

PM directs uninterrupted supply of relief goods to flood victims

Shehbaz

LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting on Saturday to review relief and rehabilitation activities for people in flood-affected areas. The prime minister issued special instructions to ensure an uninterrupted supply of edible and relief items to the flood-hit people. PM Shehbaz Sharif instructed to extend special cooperation to the provincial governments for the … Read more

Russia, Greece send first flights with flood relief items

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KARACHI: Pakistan continues to receives humanitarian assistance from friendly countries to deal with the flood situation. The first relief assistance flight from Russia landed at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi om Wednesday, the Foreign Office said. The relief goods include food items, tents and water cleaning devices. The consignment was received by Russian Consul General in … Read more

Italian Consulate raises funds to assist flood-affected communities in Pakistan

Italian consulate

KARACHI: Several philanthropic, non-government organizations and businesses have come together to raise funds under the aegis of the Consulate of Italy in Karachi to help the flood-affected communities in Pakistan. The Italian Friends of The Citizens Foundation, Community of Sant’Egidio, Yunus Brothers Group (YBG), South City Hospital, and Paramount Books responded to call by the … Read more

Pakistani entrepreneurs respond to the occurring catastrophe

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Large portions of Pakistan were devastated by monsoon floods. However, there were overwhelming disaster relief efforts. Non-profits and dozens of young and old entrepreneurs stepped in. Large portions of Pakistan were devastated by monsoon floods last month, overwhelming disaster relief efforts. However, when their nation faced its worst catastrophe in decades, non-profits and dozens of … Read more

Saudi Arabia launches relief airlift to assist flood victims in Pakistan

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RIYADH: King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KS Relief) has launched a relief airlift to provide urgent assistance to flood victims in Pakistan. The relief goods were provided by Dr Abdullah Al Rabeeah, Advisor to the Royal Court and Supervisor General of KS Relief under the generous directives of the Custodian of the Two … Read more

Saudi Arabia launches public fundraising campaign for flood victims in Pakistan

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RIYADH: The King Salman Relief Centre launched a public campaign to collect donations through the “Sahem” platform to provide relief to flood victims in Pakistan. This was announced by Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Rabeeah, General Supervisor of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KS Relief). The campaign aims to provide relief to those … Read more

NDMA rejects report of UK aid being sold in stores

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ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has rejected reports circulating on social media regarding the selling of relief items from the United Kingdom. The NDMA issued a statement saying, “This is to clarify that there is no authenticity in the news circulating on Social Media about the selling of flour bags received from the … Read more

PM appreciates UAE minister for generous $10mn donation

UAE donation

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister for Culture, Youth and Community Development Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan for his generous donation of $10 million for the flood victims of Pakistan. In a telephonic conversation, the prime minister said that the Pakistani nation would always remember his huge support and … Read more

Govt to launch ‘Digital Flood Dashboard’ for transparency in relief activities

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ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to launch a ‘Digital Flood Dashboard’ to ensure transparency over flood relief assistance and distribution system. The portal will be formally launched by Minister for Planning and Deputy Chairman National Flood Response and Coordination Centre Ahsan Iqbal on Monday on the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. It would provide … Read more

Pakistan has received 30 flights carrying relief items: FO

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has so far received thirty flights from friendly countries carrying relief items for flood victims, the Foreign Office confirmed. According to the Foreign Office Spokesperson, United Arab Emirates has sent a total of 12 flights, Turkiye ten, China four, Qatar two and one each by France and Uzbekistan. The twelfth relief flight arrived … Read more

Truck driver arrested for selling relief items to scrap dealer

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BHAKKAR: A truck driver was caught selling relief items to a scrap dealer that were sent for flood victims, Bol News reported. Police said a truck full of flood relief items was sent from Lahore to Dera Ismail Khan and included items such as bottles of mineral water and food ration and other essential good … Read more

ADB announces $3 million grant to support Pakistan’s flood response

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MANILA: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $3 million grant to support Pakistan’s emergency relief efforts amid widespread floods across the country. The financial institution issued a statement saying the grant, financed from the Asia Pacific Disaster Response Fund (APDRF), will help fund the immediate purchase of food supplies, tents, and other relief goods to … Read more

PM expresses gratitude to United States for humanitarian assistance

PM US

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed his gratitude to the government of the United States for announcing humanitarian assistance to the flood-affected people of Pakistan. On his Twitter handle, the prime minister said that they were grateful to the United States government for the announcement of humanitarian assistance for flood victims in Pakistan. … Read more

China sends first batch of 3,000 tents under flood relief program

China flood relief

KARACHI: The Chinese government has decided to provide 100 million yuan (around $14.5 million) of emergency humanitarian assistance, including 25,000 tents and other disaster relief materials urgently needed by flood-hit Pakistan. In this regard, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Mr Nong Rong arrived in Karachi to receive the first batch of 3,000 tents donated by Chinese … Read more

Humayun Saeed come in support of Imran Khan’s Flood Relief Telethon

Humayun Saeed

Imran Khan is conducting a telethon to raise money while floods decimate Pakistan’s populace. Even Humayun Saeed is in favor of the endeavor. Telethons became a thing for the Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) after gaining office. Once again, severe monsoon rains can wash away houses during this time of year. Imran Khan is … Read more

Turkish aircraft lands in Karachi carrying flood relief items

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KARACHI: An aircraft of the Turkish Air Force on Sunday evening landed at Karachi Airport carrying special humanitarian aid for the flood victims. Federal Minister Khurram Dastagir Khan and Sindh Minister Saeed Ghani received relief supplies from Turkish authorities. Turkish Consulate-General and NDMA officials are also present at the airport along with the PDMA Sindh … Read more

Flood relief activities by Hadiqa Kiani & her son win hearts

Hadiqa Kiani

Pakistani actress and singer Hadiqa Kiani is really gifted. The actress has an extremely generous heart. She is very active in philanthropy. Hadiqa Kiani is now releasing videos of the flood relief efforts.  Pakistani actress and singer Hadiqa Kiani is really gifted. Hadiqa is without a doubt extremely well-known and successful in her pool. Hadiqa … Read more

Pakistan Army officers donate one month’s salary for flood victims

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RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army has announced to provide assistance for flood victims, said a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). According to the military’s media wing, army officers have deposited one month’s salary in the flood relief fund while others are also giving financial donations on a voluntary basis. Pakistan Army continues its massive rescue … Read more