Education govts first priority, says governor

Thu, 22 Aug 2013 03:54:00 +0200thenews-pk (en)

LAHORE Punjab governor Ch. Muhammad Sarwar on Wednesday said the government s first priority was promotion of education during the next three years

Extreme Weather Photos Of The Week

Mon, 19 Aug 2013 03:54:00 +0200huffingtonpost-Italia-en (en)

In this Aug. 14, 2013, photo, members of the Idaho City Hotshots work on burnout operations around Pine, Idaho, where the Elk Complex lightning-caused fire continued to burn. (AP Photo/The Times-News, Ashley Smith) Fire descends a ridge towards homes on the more than 90,000-acre Elk Complex Fire near Pine, Idaho, on Monday Aug.

Climate change brings another flood onslaught in Pakistan

Sun, 18 Aug 2013 23:22:00 +0200dailytimesPK (en)

. KARACHI: Climate change has brought another onslaught of devastating floods in Pakistan ; thus testing government machinery, capability, and preparedness to tackle natural disasters, according to environmentalists. President National Forum for Environment and Health (NFEH) Mohammad Naeem Qureshi....

Flood plays havoc in Sialkot

Fri, 16 Aug 2013 04:24:00 +0200thenews-pk (en)

LAHORE: A high flood in the River Chenab and Nullahs played havoc in the Sialkot district on Thursday. The land link of 85 villages was completely cut

Pakistan: SDP Flood Response 2012 Appeal 2013

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 08:58:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: Support To Deprived Peoples Country: Pakistan Background The Pakistan facing various problems at the same time, Major Problems also is Natural Disaster, Earth Quick & Flood, from the last three consecutive flood years make in trouble Pakistan and its peoples, flood stops economic growth as....

Pakistan expats in UAE waiting for green light to help flood victims

Thu, 08 Aug 2013 19:58:00 +0200thenational (en)

The death toll rises to 84 with tens of thousands left homeless as flash floods sweep across the country, but the Pakistan government has yet to give the green light for expats in the Emirates to start fundraising.

Dozens Killed in Pakistan, Afghanistan Floods

Tue, 06 Aug 2013 12:19:00 +0200arabpolitical (en)

2013-08-05 Behn ISLAMABAD — Rescue and relief efforts are underway in and Afghanistan after flash floods caused by heavy monsoon rains inundated parts the region. More than 100 people were killed in both countries and preparations are underway for more rains in September, the typical monsoon season.

Dozens Killed in Pakistan, Afghanistan Floods

Tue, 06 Aug 2013 12:05:00 +0200palestinewater (en)

2013-08-05 Behn ISLAMABAD — Rescue and relief efforts are underway in and Afghanistan after flash floods caused by heavy monsoon rains inundated parts the region. More than 100 people were killed in both countries and preparations are underway for more rains in September, the typical monsoon season.

Death toll rises as floods sweep Pakistan

Tue, 06 Aug 2013 10:22:00 +0200asiatimes (en)

With the death toll in the latest flooding to hit Pakistan rising, the government, local authorities and disaster-response teams appear to be no more prepared to manager the impending disaster than they were two and three years ago, when international donors were reluctant to throw money at the problem due to local ineptitude and corruption.

Monsoon flooding kills scores, affects tens of thousands across Afghanistan and Pakistan

Tue, 06 Aug 2013 00:54:00 +0200abc-au (en)

Flooding across Afghanistan and Pakistan has killed close to 100 people and affected tens of thousands, stranding many without food or shelter.

SIUT sets up emergency relief centre for flood victims

Sat, 03 Aug 2013 22:45:00 +0200dailytimesPK (en)

. KARACHI: Considering the flood havoc by the recent torrential rains, Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) has set up a flood emergency relief medical centre at its Chhablani Medical Centre Sukkur, where doctors, nursing and paramedical staff are providing services round the clock.