Tag: floods

NDMA alerts relevant departments to prepare for tackling flash floods

ISLAMABAD, April 19 (APP):The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Friday issued an advisory urging the relevant departments to enhance preparedness for flash floods, and emergency response amid ongoing rainfall.         The NDMA’s NEOC (National Emergencies Operation Center) predicted of more rains until April 22, with potential flooding in some parts of… Continue reading NDMA alerts relevant departments to prepare for tackling flash floods

Country’s future links with well educated youth: PM

ISLAMABAD, March 17 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said that country’s future hinged upon well educated and skilled youth of the country and for provision of quality education, the federal government would facilitate the high achievers with scholarship scheme to get education in the well reputed global educational institutes. The prime minister… Continue reading Country’s future links with well educated youth: PM

37 small dams constructed, designs of seven projects completed in KP

PESHAWAR, Feb 27 (APP):To avert floods and waste of rainy water, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government constructed 37 small and medium dams while 24 are being built in different rivers and water channels while designs of seven dams completed in the province. The Directorate of Small Dams of the Irrigation Department’s spokesman told APP on Tuesday… Continue reading 37 small dams constructed, designs of seven projects completed in KP

Severe floods threaten to worsen food insecurity across eastern Africa, warns WFP

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NAIROBI, Dec. 8 (Xinhua/APP):– The World Food Program (WFP) on Friday warned that the devastating floods threaten to worsen food insecurity across eastern Africa, threatening more hunger.    WFP said that nearly 3 million people have been affected, with more than 1.2 million displaced as heavy rains lash a region that less than a year… Continue reading Severe floods threaten to worsen food insecurity across eastern Africa, warns WFP

Caretaker PM to represent Pakistan in COP-28 high-level segment

ISLAMABAD, Nov 22 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar will represent Pakistan during the high level segment of 28th Conference of Parties (COP-28) being held in the United Arab Emirates on December 01-02. The prime minister chaired an inter-provincial review meeting with regard to the COP-28. The meeting was attended by the caretaker federal ministers for… Continue reading Caretaker PM to represent Pakistan in COP-28 high-level segment

Pakistan condoles over flood-caused devastation in Libya

A view of devastation after floods caused by Storm Daniel ravaged Derna, Libya, on Monday. Photo Courtesy Anadolu Agency

ISLAMABAD, Sep 12 (APP): Pakistan on Tuesday conveyed condolences to the people and State of Libya over the loss of life and properties caused by the floods hitting Northern parts of the country. “The Government and people of Pakistan extend heartfelt condolences to the people and State of Libya on the devastation caused by the… Continue reading Pakistan condoles over flood-caused devastation in Libya

PM reviews ongoing rehabilitation, reconstruction of flood affected areas

ISLAMABAD, Jul 26 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has chaired the third meeting of the International Partners Support Group to review the ongoing rehabilitation & reconstruction of the flood-affected areas in the country. The meeting of the Group, which was formed after the Resilient Pakistan Conference in Geneva, was held here on Tuesday to mark… Continue reading PM reviews ongoing rehabilitation, reconstruction of flood affected areas

PM orders fool-proof arrangements for possible flood situation in Ravi, Sutlej, Chenab

ISLAMABAD, Jul 10 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the relevant authorities to make fool-proof arrangements to handle the possible flood situation in Ravi, Chenab and Sutlej rivers. He also directed them to get prepared for timely and safe evacuation and create awareness among the people in the potentially affected areas. The prime… Continue reading PM orders fool-proof arrangements for possible flood situation in Ravi, Sutlej, Chenab

Public welfare, business friendly policies focus of budget: PM

ISLAMABAD, Jun 5 (APP):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Monday said the focus of the budget for the financial year 2023-2024 will be progress, public welfare and business-friendly policies.He was speaking at a high-level consultative meeting with the allied parties here on the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP).He said the size of PSDP in the budget would… Continue reading Public welfare, business friendly policies focus of budget: PM

Pakistan looks forward to IRC’s support over climate resilience, disaster management

ISLAMABAD, Apr 13 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that Pakistan was looking forward to the continued support of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in further promoting capacity building for climate resilience and disaster management. The prime minister, in a meeting with President and CEO of IRC David Miliband, who called on him… Continue reading Pakistan looks forward to IRC’s support over climate resilience, disaster management

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