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Climate Change
WB okays $1.7bn for flood-hit Sindh
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $1.692 billion in financing to Pakistan for five projects to…
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IRSA releases 70,300 cusecs water
ISLAMABAD: The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) on Monday released 70,300 cusecs water from various rim stations with inflow of…
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‘Mountain’ of silt cuts #Tarbela’s capacity by 40pc
#ISLAMABAD: Around 10 billion tonnes of silt has accumulated in Tarbela Dam, cutting its designed capacity by more than 40pc,…
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20m flood-hit people dependent on humanitarian aid: Sherry
The #UN has warned that 8.4- 9.1 million people will be pushed below the poverty line, she added. #ISLAMABAD: Minister…
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Asian Lender, ADB, Sanctions a $554 million Financing Package to Support Pakistan for Climate Resilience
Loan to support restoration of irrigation, flood risk management. ADB repurposed extra $71m from existing loans to support efforts. Financial…
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Post-flood construction: China offers $112.33m grant
ISLAMABAD: China has offered Pakistan, a cash grant worth US$112.33 million for post-flood reconstruction activities, besides sending the in-kind support…
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#WATER AND #POWER IN #ISLAMABAD
There is a chasmic gap between the demand for water and its supply in the capital city. Ali* lives in…
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President for conserving water and energy
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday stressed the need to change the approach from rapid consumption to conserving water…
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The non-governmental organization Pakistan Commission for Human Rights organized a national round table conference on climate justice
Islamabad, December 7: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), a non-governmental organization, organized a national roundtable on climate justice,…
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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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