COP28 summit adopts Fund, with several states pledging funds for it to aid developing nations in bearing the costs of climate-driven damages
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U.N. Fears Post-Flood Reconstruction Costs in Pakistan Higher than Estimated
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportReport warns compounding impacts of climate crisis mean each disaster reduces window to build back, pushing people deeper into poverty
U.N. Chief Urges Donors to Deliver on Flood Relief Commitments to Pakistan
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportAntonio Guterres regrets ongoing delays are undermining victims’ efforts to rebuild their lives
Pakistan, Afghanistan Must Work Together to Tackle Terrorism: Bhutto-Zardari
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportIn final press conference as foreign minister, PPP chief says there is no space left for Pakistan to engage meaningfully with India
Climate change minister urges vigilance after inflows from India raise Ravi and Tawi rivers to dangerous levels
In advisory, body warns of urban flooding in low-lying areas and potential landslides vulnerable hilly areas
In address, premier laments billions being spent on defense of a country as Pakistan struggled to secure loans after last year’s deadly floods
Premier outlines his government’s accomplishments amidst ‘massive challenges’
Global lender’s chief says it wants to ensure Islamabad takes steps that avoid a need for its debts to be restructured
Global lender says virtual discussions will continue in coming days to finalize implementation of required policies
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar maintains government working to introduce reforms to achieve economic growth, development
State minister for finance says efforts underway to revive bailout without placing undue burden on common man
Finance minister meets IMF officials in Geneva and reiterates commitment to complete ongoing program
Forum commits to ‘concrete steps’ to strengthen the economy, with particular focus on resolving challenges faced by lower and middle-income groups
Agency’s decrease, from B- to CCC+, comes as country’s foreign exchange reserves drop to 8-year low
Foreign minister’s visit to include meetings with U.N. chief and senior U.S. government officials, with an aim to boost Pak-U.S. ties