Pakistan condoles over deaths, destruction in Turkey floods

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP): Pakistan on Saturday expressed condolences over the loss of lives and properties caused by disastrous floods and mudslides in different provinces of Turkey. “The Government and people of Pakistan extend their heartfelt condolences to the Government and brotherly people of Turkey on the loss of precious lives and material damage as… Continue reading Pakistan condoles over deaths, destruction in Turkey floods

Pakistan expresses condolences over loss of lives in W. Europe floods

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ISLAMABAD, July 17 (APP): Pakistan on Saturday expressed condolences with all those who lost their dear ones in the devastating floods that hit Western European countries including Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland and the Netherlands. The Foreign Office spokesperson on his twitter handle, posted “We extend deepest condolences to all those who lost their dear… Continue reading Pakistan expresses condolences over loss of lives in W. Europe floods

EU allocates Euro 1.15 mln assistance for Pakistan flood victims

ISLAMABAD, Oct 26 (APP):The European Union has allocated Euro 1.15 million for Pakistan to cope with the damage caused by the the devastating monsoon rains and floods across the country during August and September. The fund was part of a multi-donor response that would support over 420,000 people and help address the most pressing needs… Continue reading EU allocates Euro 1.15 mln assistance for Pakistan flood victims

Asia-Pacific countries pledge bold, innovative action for food security, livelihoods

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 06 (APP): A UN regional conference on food security has called for innovation, solidarity, coherence and strong partnership among and within countries of Asia and the Pacific for the region to rebound from the damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing effects of chronic undernourishment. That was a call made… Continue reading Asia-Pacific countries pledge bold, innovative action for food security, livelihoods

Experts call for research-based policy formation to mitigate negative impacts of abrupt change in monsoon patterns

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 09 (APP): International experts and scientists gathered at a webinar on “Impacts of Climate Change on South Asian Monsoon” called for research-backed policy formulation to help mitigate the negative impacts of suddenly changing patterns of monsoon on environmental and socioeconomic conditions of the South Asian region. The experts and scientists from Bangladesh, Nepal,… Continue reading Experts call for research-based policy formation to mitigate negative impacts of abrupt change in monsoon patterns

No proper plan devised to deal with garbage in 70 years: Ali Zaidi

ISLAMABAD, Jul 29 (APP):Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi on Wednesday said that over the past 70 years local and provincial governments have not devised any proper plan to deal with garbage or animal waste collection. In a statement on social media networking site, he said that they have all been busy siphoning… Continue reading No proper plan devised to deal with garbage in 70 years: Ali Zaidi

Monsoon activity likely to strengthen in next 48 hours

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ISLAMABAD, Jul 28 (APP):The Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) has said that monsoon activity is likely to strengthen over North & Northeastern Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, besides, over upper catchments of all the major rivers of Indus River System during the next 48 hours. A fresh wet spell of Moderate intensity with few heavy falls is… Continue reading Monsoon activity likely to strengthen in next 48 hours

BAHAWALPUR: July 08 – Deputy Commissioner Muzaffar Khan Siaal being briefed about possible measures against floods during his visit to Punjab Emergency Service, Rescue 1122. APP

APP42-08 BAHAWALPUR: July 08 - Deputy Commissioner Muzaffar Khan Siaal being briefed about possible measures against floods during his visit to Punjab Emergency Service, Rescue 1122. APP

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Construction of Rs 80 bln Rawalpindi Nullah Leh Expressway to start during current year: Rashid

ISLAMABAD, Jul 25 (APP): Minister for Railways Shaikh Rashid Ahmed Thursday said the construction of Rs 80 billion Nullah Leh Expressway would be initiated during this calendar year as the project was imperative for eliminating the danger of floods in Rawalpindi forever. Talking during the visit of Leh, he said several international construction companies had… Continue reading Construction of Rs 80 bln Rawalpindi Nullah Leh Expressway to start during current year: Rashid

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