Rain-ravaged farmers in Sindh still waiting for emergency aid As the cultivation for wheat starts in the month of November, the rain-hit growers in the province of Sindh are desperately waiting for the earlier announced government aid to take off the cultivation process. The Government of Pakistan had announced emergency assistance to the rain-affected growers […]
Nov 22 2011 | Posted in
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2010 floods damaged 4403.5 hectares of Kahrif crops, Reports The devastating floods in 2010 damaged Kahrif crops on 4403.5 hectares area, Pakistan National Assembly was told during its last session. According to a survey conducted by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), a total of 2.364 million hectares of Kharif crops were sown during 2010 […]
Government of Pakistan to cancel loans of flood victims Government of Pakistan has decided to write off the loans of the people who have been affected by the recent floods in Sindh. This was revealed by Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Textile, Makhdom Shahabuddin during the last meeting of National Assembly. The Textile minister said that […]
Denmark earmarks additional US$ 2.8 million for Pakistan floods Denmark on Tuesday earmarked additional 2.8 million US dollars in immediate humanitarian assistance for the flood survivors of the Southern Pakistan. The recent assistance was announced by the Danish ambassador in Pakistan, Uffe Wolffhechel. The Danish envoy expressed serious concerns over the critical food insecurity situation […]
Nov 16 2011 | Posted in
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Imran Khan rules out support of establishment Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief, Imran Khan, is widely believed by many, particularly his opponents and disparagers, to be supported by the establishment. Opposition leader, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, is convinced that the ISI (Inter Services Intelligence) supported in the success of PTI’s gathering claiming that he is ready […]
Nov 14 2011 | Posted in
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The upcoming crisis in Sindh The downpour has stopped for the moment but a large number of people in Sindh, displaced or affected by the 2010-11 floods, are in danger of another disaster. A statement issued by four international aid agencies working with flood victims in the areas said that their work with as many […]
Nov 13 2011 | Posted in
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PRCS announces 0.5 million winter plan for flood survivors of Sindh The Pakistan Red Crescent Society on Saturday announced a winter relief plan of over 0.5 million for the people of flood-hit areas of Sindh, according a press release. The plan includes provision of food, healthcare, blankets and clean drinking water to the flood survivors […]
Zardari the saviour of Pakistan, Part 1 Such moments come in nation’s lives when they found themselves at a point of total pessimism and require a redeemer to come out of gloomy situations. It is possible that someone or even the majority may not perceive the sensitivity of circumstances and refuse to acknowledge the esteemed […]
Nov 11 2011 | Posted in
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Pakistan Transgenders (Third Gender) pin hopes on new rights The term ‘Third Gender’ describes an individual who is categorized either by will or by social consensus as neither a man nor a woman. Mostly in Asia the term used to describe them is ‘Hijra’s’ of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. They are also known as Fa’afafine […]
Nov 11 2011 | Posted in
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Relief activities in flood hit areas are under threat due to lack of funds, warn International aid agencies A group of international aid agencies have warned that the relief efforts reaching the flood affected people of Southern Pakistan are under threat due to lack of funds. The aid agencies working in the flood hit areas […]
Third Gender pin hopes on new rights in Pakistan The term ‘Third Gender’ describes an individual who is categorized either by will or by social consensus as neither a man nor a woman. Mostly in Asia the term used to describe them is ‘Hijra’s’ of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. They are also known as Fa’afafine […]
Nov 10 2011 | Posted in
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Rain with thunder storm expected in Sindh and Boluchistan A new wake of rain and thunder storm is expected in the coastal areas of Sindh and Boluchistan from today. The Met office of Sindh released the forecast today, on November 1, stating lower parts of already rain ruined Sindh will perceive more from today. The […]