Sherry stresses need for drought preparedness, building resilience

The minister, in her message on the World Desertification and Drought Day being observed on Friday, said,“Droughts and desertification are critical issues worldwide. For the last two years, Pakistan has been amongst the top 23 countries facing a major drought emergency.” By 2025, she said, droughts might affect estimated three-quarters of the world’s population. “Pakistan… Continue reading Sherry stresses need for drought preparedness, building resilience

President for global efforts to save world from drought, ensure food security

ISLAMABAD, Jun 17 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi emphasized the need to join hands with regional countries, in particular, and the rest of the world, in general, to save the globe from droughts to ensure our food security. The president, in his message on the occasion of World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought annually… Continue reading President for global efforts to save world from drought, ensure food security

Due to extreme heat and drought, the Rescue 1122 worker is providing water from water tank to the residents of Cholistan area

APP35-160522 BAHAWALPUR: May 16 - Due to extreme heat and drought, the Rescue 1122 worker is providing water from water tank to the residents of Cholistan area. APP photo by Hassan Bukhari
APP35-160522 BAHAWALPUR APP36-160522 BAHAWALPUR: May 16 - Due to extreme heat and drought, the Rescue 1122 worker is providing water from water tank to the residents of Cholistan area. APP photo by Hassan Bukhari

Ambassador Munir Akram delivering his opening remarks in his capacity as President ECOSOC at the High-level Dialogue on Desertification, Land Degradation and Drought, United Nations

APP50-140621 NEW YORK: June 14 - Ambassador Munir Akram delivering his opening remarks in his capacity as President ECOSOC at the High-level Dialogue on Desertification, Land Degradation and Drought, United Nations. APP
APP51-140621NEW YORK: June 14 - Ambassador Munir Akram delivering his opening remarks in his capacity as President ECOSOC at the High-level Dialogue on Desertification, Land Degradation and Drought, United Nations. APP
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