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Climate Change
Eight million may still be exposed to Pakistan floodwaters: UN
Pakistan saw record floods this summer after heavy monsoon rains and melting glaciers submerged one-third of the country. Islamabad, Pakistan…
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3,846 Small Rain Water Harvesting Schemes Completed So Far
ISLAMABAD : As many as 3,846 small scales rain water harvesting schemes aimed at promoting appropriate technologies for water storage…
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ECNEC gives approval to several flood emergency assistance projects
ISLAMABAD – The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council has approved seven development projects worth over 440 billion rupees…
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Poor sanitation in Pakistan costs 3.96pc of GDP
ISLAMABAD: A national urban sanitation workshop was informed on Monday that the poor sanitation in Pakistan costs 3.96 per cent…
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Global Fund commits $20m to support health systems
ISLAMABAD: The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has committed $20 million to Pakistan in emergency funding to…
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Flood relief operations, reconstruction: ‘Pakistan has received $3.4bn,’ NA body told
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs was informed that following the UN Flash appeal, Pakistan has received…
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Pakistan’s annual GDP can fall 18-20% by 2050 due to climate change risks: WB
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is at risk of a fall by 18-20% by 2050 due to combined…
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