Monday, August 29th, 2022
Countrywide bad situation due to rains and flood-hit areas
Concerned MNA, MPA and the newly elected chairman did not bother to visit or help flood & rain victims. DNA KARACHI: Following heavy rains and flood affected the provinces in country. Sindh is in a dire condition, people are living under the open sky, as 90 percent houses destroyed, seeking to help in affected areas. It is surprising that on a 10-minute drive, the concerned MNA, MPA and the newly elected Chairman yet did not bother to look/visit various tribes, villages and areas alongside of Indus River told the villagersRead More
HEC, Universities to Play Proactive Role for Rehabilitation of Flood-affected People
Islamabad, AUG 29 /DNA/ – The Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the universities of Pakistan have committed to further mobilize their resources for immediate, mid-term and long-term relief of the flood affected areas of the country. In this regard, an online meeting of the Vice Chancellors of public sector universities was held on Monday. Addressing the meeting, Chairman HEC Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed appreciated the universities who have already taken initiatives for immediate support of people in flood-affected areas. He said that Pakistan’s higher education sector has always responded to challengesRead More
PRCS, IFRC to Raise 35 million CHF (Swiss Franc) for Flood Relief in Pakistan
Red Crescent Chairman Abrar ul Haq’s telephone call to IFRC Secretary General Jagan Chapagain; Agreed to launch an appeal for rehabilitation and relief of flood victims in Pakistan ISLAMABAD, Aug 29 /DNA/ – Chairman Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Abrar ul Haq had a telephonic conversation with Secretary General International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) Jagan Chapagain today and discussed need for immediate relief for flood-hit areas in the country. Both the partners agreed to launch appeal for funds worth CHF (Swiss Franc) 35 million. In the telephonic accord, bothRead More
Sanjrani urged developed countries to support Pakistan in this hour of need
DNA Islamabad, AUG 29: Canadian High Commissioner in Pakistan, Wendy Gilmour today called on Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani here at Parliament House and discussed ways to explore new avenues for further broadening the bilateral ties between Pakistan and Canada. The meeting discussed a host of issues, including matters of Kashmir, Palestine and the current devastating flash flood situation in Pakistan. The two sides also discussed ways for further cementing bilateral, trade and social linkages. Pakistan seeks bilateral, long-term and multilateral sustainable relations with Canada, the Chairman said. They alsoRead More
Japan to provide emergency relief goods to Pakistan for flood victims
ISLAMABAD, AUG 29 /DNA/ – In light of the humanitarian perspective and the close relations between Japan and Pakistan, the Government of Japan has decided to provide emergency relief goods (Tents and Plastic Sheets) through Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to Pakistan in response to the damages caused by the flood disaster. The emergency relief goods, which will be delivered in two times, are expected to first arrive on August 30th at Jinnah International Airport Karachi. In addition, WADA Mitsuhiro, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, has expressed his condolences andRead More
Ambassador Nong Rong says Pak-China ties are ‘rock-solid’
Mushahid thanks China for swift support to Pakistan during floods ISLAMABAD, AUG 29 /DNA/ – Pakistan-China Institute organized a special event on the upcoming 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China under its flagship ‘Friends of Silk Road’ initiative. The dialogue featured speeches by the Chief Guest, Ms Hina Rabbani Khar, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Chairman Senate Committee on Defence & Pakistan-China Institute, Nong Rong, Ambassador of China to Pakistan, Senator Farhat Ullah Babar, Secretary General Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Senator Anwaar-ul-HaqRead More