After the devastation caused by this year’s floods, the government must invest in climate resilient infrastructure for schools and colleges
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In statement, central bank says move aimed at curbing inflation to encourage sustainable growth
Climate Change minister describes establishment of fund as important first step in achieving climate justice
1 in 9 Flood-hit Pakistani Children Suffering from Malnutrition: UNICEF
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportU.N. agency warns children globally facing the worst of the impact of this year’s flooding
At CPO27, P.M. Sharif Reiterates Dearth of Resources for Flood Recovery
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportIn joint press conference, U.N. chief laments Pakistan not given the kind of debt relief, concessional funding it needs to counter impact of climate change
Pakistani delegation to lead calls for climate justice as country continues to suffer from devastation caused by this year’s floods
Rs. 1.8 trillion package includes interest-free loans; subsidized electricity and cheaper fertilizer
In address, Pakistan’s prime minister regrets opposing PTI’s unwillingness to talk with rivals during its four years in power
Pakistan Needs Billions in Additional Funding to Tackle Floods: Shehbaz Sharif
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportIn interview, prime minister claims there are no plans to seek rescheduling of existing debt
Pakistan’s prime minister rules out permission for private sector to import commodity, citing prevailing economic crunch
Decision taken after Sindh government says it cannot provide required police deployment due to their duties in flood-hit areas
Latest U.N. situation report says residents of Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa have started to return to areas where waters are receding
Parliament’s Remaining Term Sufficient to Reverse Political Fortunes: Ishaq Dar
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportFinance minister acknowledges consequences of ‘difficult decisions’ but maintains this was necessary to save the state
IMF to Support Flood-hit Pakistan in Line with UNDP, World Bank Assessment
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportGlobal lender’s official reiterates untargeted subsidies often prove regressive and are not best use of limited resources
Malala Calls on Authorities to Mitigate Education Loss in Flood-hit Regions
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportVisiting Pakistan with her father, Ziauddin, Nobel laureate reiterates calls for global relief to address growing humanitarian crisis
Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique says PR will strive to overcome losses incurred due to floods with revenue generation measures such as leasing of land, tariff increases
Monetary Policy Committee advises curbing food inflation through administrative measures to resolve supply-chain bottlenecks
Pakistan will not Seek Rescheduling of Paris Club Debt, Dar Reiterates
by Staff Reportby Staff ReportFinance minister says government will request bilateral lenders, including China, to reschedule their debt to create space for flood rehabilitation and reconstruction
Finance minister says Pakistan will not seek debt restructuring from Paris Club creditors following devastating floods