TharTragedy

Report submitted to health secretary, disciplinary action proposed.

Says media is blowing the issue out of proportion to defame his government

Those intervention would complement the support so far provided by government authorities from all over Pakistan.

SHC CJ says reports prove most deaths in Thar took place because of food shortage.

Memon says terrorists - who have spread chaos in the country - should be eliminated.

Provincial govt blames PM for not sending the promised Rs1 billion.

Rs500 million for second quarter would be disbursed in May this year.

Relief efforts continue with wheat distribution.

Residents of the desert region weigh in on the media’s coverage.

Transporters, government fail to agree on a rate to transport the wheat, clear arrears. Strike continues.

What Bilawal Bhutto Zardari needs to do is to bring the authorities’ attention to some long-term measures.

The quality of water and its availability is a serious issue in Pakistan.

There are 72 vacancies for doctors and 70 paramedic seats sanctioned for Tharparkar.

Bilawal should define himself, his politics. Either follow degenerative trend of saaeens of fore, or follow his dream.

Apex court bench hears Thar drought suo motu case on Thursday.

I hope media focuses not just on the current crisis in Thar but also on larger national issues of water management.

No immediate danger of food shortage in Cholistan, says the chief secretary.

Famine relief efforts commence in Umerkot district.

Pakistan Relief Federation cheif Haleem Adil Shaikh says party officials only visited Mithi.

Meteorological dept says no significant rainfall was recorded in drought-prone areas of South Punjab, Eastern Sindh.

It is government’s duty to alleviate the suffering of the people of Thar, says adviser to K-P chief minister.

A mysterious disease, probably borne of a lack of water, has been killing livestock.

Experts and livestock department officials lament lack of funds for vaccination.

Health secretary directed to disclose a plan for the construction of the dilapidated building of the Umerkot hospital.

Session judge Mithi presents report before SHC, states emergency was declared in 5 districts in the wake of the crisis

With no regular rainfall since 2010, vegetation and livestock are under threat.

Asks for report on future planning to address such crises in the area.

Tharparkar had not been on media’s radar till coal deposits were explored & now, when a drought-cum-disaster emerged.

An uncaring government in Sindh has brought it closer to the beginning of the end in its traditional stronghold.

Around 78,000 people of the drought-hit district will receive money through the National Disaster Management Authority

PRCS provids half a month’s ration and three month’s medical care to 5,000 families hit by the drought.

There is no surgeon in any government medical facility in the whole district.

Sindh government must develop infrastructure with adequate medical and educational facilities for Tharparkar.

Claims to have taken several measures to help the affected people.

Taj Haider promises long-term welfare for new mothers and their children.

Claims centre did not give provincial govt Rs1 billion due to trust deficit.

Tharis spend most of their time searching for water, enduring long journeys.

There is no dedicated organisation at govt level that caters to range of issues faced by the arid regions of Sindh.

Protestors claim discrimination is affecting Tharparkar relief effort.

In search of work, the people of the area migrate twice every year.

CM calls Fahim to clarify that the government has not suspended his sons.

Speaking to media, Sharjeel Memon says relief work in Tharparkar was being conducted in a transparent manner.

Key to saving lives of the babies dying there is improving the dismal state of maternal healthcare.

Reports of deaths in adjoining districts.

The aid will be disbursed through BISP cards.

Relief efforts amped up; some doctors refuse transfer to area.

Addressing the medical team, chairman of Bahria Town Malik Riaz says his organisation realises suffering of Tharis.

The meeting was briefed about the drought situation in Mithi and Umerkot.

60 trucks carrying 566 tonnes of edibles, including 75,000 kg rice had been dispatched.

Politicians hopeful of growing national consensus.