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Climate change likely increased heavy rain that led to Pakistan flooding: Study
New Delhi: Human-caused climate change likely increased the intense rainfall that flooded swathes of land across Pakistan, according to rapid attribution analysis by an international team of leading climate scientists as part…
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Shehbaz to meet Xi on SCO sidelines
Samarkand, Sep 16 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday in Uzbekistans historic city of Samakarkand on the sidelines of the ongoing Shanghai Cooperation Organization…
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5 killed in floods in Pakistan in 24 hrs
Islamabad: At least five people were killed and one was injured in heavy monsoon rain-triggered flash floods in the last 24 hours in Pakistan, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said. Two…
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Pakistan’s economy continues to sink despite international support
Islamabad : Despite support from Saudi Arabia and International Monetary Funds (IMF), Pakistan is on the verge of economic collapse with a lack of funds. The political instability, deteriorating business environment and…
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Pakistan flood losses may cross $40 billion
Islamabad: Pakistan fears that floods might have caused over $40 billion in economic losses and damages as the National Flood Response Coordination Centre (NFRCC) dismissed the initial assessment of $18 billion, local…
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Imran Khan’s bail extended till Sept 20 in anti-terrorism case
Islamabad : Former Pakistani Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan’s bail was extended till September 20 in an anti-terrorism case. An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad on Monday granted…
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Pakistan to ensure transparent aid distribution to flood victims via e-platform
Islamabad: Pakistan has launched a “digital flood dashboard” to ensure transparency in the distribution of aid to the people affected by the catastrophic deluge across the country. Aiming to provide information to…
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Pakistan not seeking bilateral Modi-Shehbaz meeting at SCO summit
Islamabad: Pakistan will not seek a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi when the two along with the 13 regional leaders would be under one-roof…
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Pakistan digitizes flood relief assistance to bring transparency
Islamabad: Amid reports of corruption, Pakistan has digitized flood relief assistance and distribution activity in a bid to ensure transparency. It will now be operated digitally with the Digital Flood Dashboard as…
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Afghan fresh, dry fruits return from Torkham border after Pakistan hikes duty
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa : After Pakistan imposed additional regulatory duty on imported foodstuff, hundreds of trucks and containers loaded with fresh and dry fruits have begun returning to Kabul from the Torkham border.…
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Pakistan floods caused USD 30 billion economic loss: Guterres
Islamabad: United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday that floods are estimated to have caused about USD 30 billion in economic losses to Pakistan, which is facing its worst floods…
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Pakistan drops 7 places in Human Development Index
Islamabad: Pakistan has dropped seven places in the Human Development Index (HDI), ranking 161 out of 192 countries in the 2021-2022 period, according to a UNDP report. According to the report, titled…
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Pakistan poll body issues notice to Imran Khan over violation of code of conduct
Islamabad : The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday issued a notice to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan for violating the electoral watchdog’s code of conduct. According to ARY News,…