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ADB/WB report says half of the losses in Sindh were agriculture related.

With cash in hand, people return only to devastated education and health infrastructure .

Suniya Qureshi, ED British Pakistan Foundation says Charles was 'highlighting plight of 187 million people.

For less than Rs15,000, the Heritage Foundation helps villages install new roofs over mud walls.

Small children in roadside camps are at risk of drowning or being hit by cars.

Report accuse­s NADRA, NDMA of violat­ing humani­tarian laws.

Islamic Relief urges people to prepare flood survivors for winter.

With farming and livestock gone, there are no jobs in the inundated parts of the district.

Winter is coming to Badin, and flood victims are trapped with little shelter, and few supplies. Watch now.

Farmers ask government to take interest in revival of industry.

Only $80 million of UN’s requested $357 million has been received so far; change in weather will intensify shortfall.

Sindh has distributed 8,333 metric tonnes of wheat.

AKU holds a two-day symposium on social and economic determinants of health.

Aid workers say donations have been thin on the ground at the local level in contrast to last year.

ADB provides $3 million grant for flood-affected people.

"All my three grandchildren have fever and coughs" says Salim Chandio, 60.

Only 18 per cent of the $357 million target of the Pakistan Flood Response Plan achieved.

Saudi government promises to continue its efforts to help Pakistan recover from natural calamities.

Embassy officials were on their way to monitor work.

Government is planning to seal the deal with a British Company on October 17.

Wants implementation of flood inquiry commission’s recommendations.

NDMA Chairman says armed forces are flying helicopter sorties to reach 20,000 to 25,000 people stranded in villages.

Morality demands we find a way to aid the flood victims and also to salvage our reputation as a state.

Law minister says political foes are more interested in mud slinging.

The Federal Bureau of Statistics examined the conditions in a sample of households.

Flood aid appeal hamstrung by visa curbs and growing concerns about accountability.

According to them, all 301 displaced people at the camp were not receiving rations and other relief goods.

Urban services have spent Rs40 million on new machinery.

Their families simply can’t feed them or themselves.

‘Action will be taken against anyone no matter how influential they are’.

A weak Sim Nala and destroyed sewage system led to the problem.

Mobilisation of resources, emergency relief work need to be visible, says da Silva.

It has long been forecast that the next world war will be ignited by a paucity of water.

Pakistan's cause is hampered by criticism of its alleged double dealing with militants, misappropriating flood funds.

A week in and barely 25% of commercial activity has been restored on roads.

The people of Pakistan are known for their philanthropy but the media should be used to launch an extensive campaign.

Hindu-majority village in Umerkot integrates efforts to subsist on its own.

The UN has sent $22 million while the provincial govt releases Rs5 billion.

The Left Bank Outfall Drain has several design flaws that cause leakages, but are there any solutions?.

The contribution is meant to encourage donors and help the WFP.

While many districts are still inundated, other places are too wet to pitch tents.

WFP discusses ways for swift relief and assistance to flood victims with Sindh Chief Secretary.

Relief workers say standing water inhibits relief work; call the situation ‘extremely tragic’.

Residents given five kilogrammes of rice, two kg of pulses as ‘compensation’.

There were damages in all parts of the province but 13 districts were affected the most.

Men came to tell makeshift camp on Super Highway to dismantle.

The amount of agriculture losses so far is estimated to be Rs163 billion, says the agriculture ministry.

Approximately 97% of the UN’s $357 million appeal remains unfunded.

Staff demands a commission of Rs500 to Rs1,000.

Rainwater begins receding as govt prepares legislation against land grabbing.