floods

Utror, with a population of 35,000 was the worst hit area of the region; its 14 villages completely washed away.

Next week, legs and bits and pieces will be exchanged between the chosen few and deep freezers will be crammed...

It is true that RGST is unavoidable,even in these days of economic contraction, IMF or no IMF.

The Body Shop spread some of its scented love in Pakistan by giving half a million rupees to flood survivors.

Flood survivors, development experts talk on the flood, funds for rehabilitation and more.

Shah is a victim of the recent floods that devastated acres of land, crops and trees that belonged to him.

Minister of State for Finance Hina Rabbani Khar says the losses have stunted the entire national economy.

Floral Art Society of Pakistan held a demonstration of flower arrangements at the PNCA, in aid of the flood victims.

The package covers 75 Pakistani exports which will be allowed to enter the EU duty-free from 2011.

Stagewright productions,United Pakistan hosted a concert as a launch for the former, to raise funds for flood relief.

Federal cabinet approves bill to overhaul tax regime primarily to rebuild flood-hit areas.

Residents complain that after three months they had still not been provided with any food assistance,Watan Cards.

The financial support, extended through Pakistan Red Crescent Society, is expected to help 3,800 families.

Government considering applying a major cut of Rs330 billion, levying time-bound regulatory duties.

The residents are facing shortage of wheat as they have not been able to get their quota for the last two months.

Flood survivors protest outside CM's house in Gilgit holding Watan cards that did not work.

Thul residents continued their protest, hunger strike for 40th day, demand inclusion in list of flood-hit areas.

Two bills passed, three deferred, MPAs remember the poet on eve of Iqbal Day

Joint secretariat will help private donors conduct coordinated flood relief efforts in Sindh.

The recent floods have paralyzed Kalam's tourism industry, snatched their second source of income.

It occurs to me that even the greatest floods in living memory aren’t enough to hold our interest for long.

Media analyses the state of doing business in Pakistan in the post flood economy, pointing out essential needs.

PM chairs Council of Common Interest meeting, draws attention to flood rehabilitation needs.

Lack of resources may lead to pneumonia; NDMA says most people have returned to their homes.

Applicants refused debit card by the relevant authorities, claiming they were all bogus.

Saudi Arabia's envoy announces aid, participates in personally supervising distribution of relief goods.

NDMA chief says situation in Sindh represents a challenge.

Govt providing Rs17 billion subsidy to farmers to boost the country's agricultural output, NA told.

Jati’s flood survivors return home to nothingness.

Mismanagement in distribution of Watan cards, anomalies in the affected peoples’ list furthers survivors' misery.

The floods, inflation have put a damper on the cattle markets ahead of Eidul Azha.

Media criticises PM's remarks on giving plots to parliamentarians, while pointing out flood related governance issues.

With long queues and non-functional ATMs, selling seems more profitable.

Munter said Pakistan Army, US troops and NGOs had provided relief in a well organised and well coordinated way.

Frustrated flood victims have resorted to selling their Watan cards to meet household expenses.

Survivors recall the night the floodwaters changed their lives completely.

UN raises winter funding alarm for Pakistan, says emergency is far from over and still needs attention.

Road links remain suspended even weeks after the floods.

Convention attended by hundreds of flood affected people, called for progressive taxation and land re-distribution.

United Nations appeals to donors to act swiftly to stave off a new winter emergency.

A unanimous resolution also seeks international investment in projects for flood-hit areas.

Award worth $70,000 will be spent on the rehabilitation of the flood-hit Sethi Mills Mohalla in the Swat valley.

Three months after the floods, 7 million remain without adequate shelter.

Financing to be provided at concessional mark-up rates through banks and DFIs, Rs10 billion allocated.

Nearly 90 per cent of the displaced who arrived in Balochistan are still stuck.

The 'flood survivors are being forced to commit suicide due to negligence in the Watan cards', said Jatoi.

All Kharif crops missed their targets due to the unprecedented floods across the country.

Joint appeal by UN and govt for flood-hit provinces put off until next week following differences in management.

Work continues with 10,000 new homes. two bridges.

Watan Cards worth Rs20,000 were sold by flood victims for Rs80,000 to Rs85,000.