UNICEF launches world’s first child-focused climate risk financing initiative
The United Nations’ Children’s Fund, UNICEF, on Wednesday launched a new child-focused initiative designed to increase countries’ disaster preparedness and better cope with future climate calamities. “We know more climate disasters are in the making. We just do not know where or when they will hit”, Karin Hulshof, UNICEF Deputy Executive Director for Partnerships, said….
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ADB provides $100 Million to strengthen KPK’s health system
Pakistan and Asian Development Bank (ADB) here on Friday inked a financing agreement worth US$100 million for ‘Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Systems Strengthening Program. The financing agreement was signed by Secretary, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Dr. Kazim Niaz and Country Director, Pakistan Resident Mission, Yong Ye A while the program agreement was also signed between the…
Tetra Pak donates PKR 22 million to PRCS for flood victims
Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari says Red Crescent is grateful for the generous relief support from Tetra Pak Pakistan, which will help us in mobilizing thousands of people to safety and providing them with critical relief and much-needed assistance. Mr. Misbah Burney says that Tetra Pak believes in serving its part by supporting a major humanitarian…
Pakistan witnesses 300% rise in GLOF, rising sea levels in one year
The Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change was briefed that the country witnessed a 300 percent increase in glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) incidents and rising sea levels threatening the existence of cities such as Thatta, Badin and Karachi in just one year. The meeting of the Senate Standing Committee was held under the chair…
HEC invites applications under PM’s national innovation award programme
The Higher Education Commission (HEC), has invited applications from the Pakistani young innovators and entrepreneurs for funding under the Prime Minister’s National Innovation Award to turn their ideas into businesses. According to HEC on Friday, the youth aged between 15 to 30 may submit their proposals through www.pmyp.gov.pk by November 15, 2022. The Prime Minister’s…
Blome announces additional 30 million dollar assistance for flood affected people
United States’ Ambassador Donald Blome announced Thursday an additional $30 million in humanitarian assistance to support flood-affected populations in Pakistan. This new funding brings the United States total assistance to Pakistan for flood response, food security, and disaster preparedness and capacity building efforts to $97 million this year. Ambassador Blome made the announcement during a…
NEPRA Concludes hearing on K-Electric’s Request for September’s Reduced FCA
A public hearing was held today by the NEPRA Authority over the petition submitted by K-Electric for Fuel Charges Adjustments (FCA) for the month of September 2022. K-Electric filed a negative FCA petition for the month of September at a rate of PKR 4.622/kWh. Final approval on the FCA is subject to NEPRA’s review and…
APCEA presents to PM $104,000 donation for Flood Relief Fund
A delegation of All Pakistan Chinese Enterprises Association (APCEA) led by its president Yang Jianduo presented to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif a donation worth $104,000 for the PM’s Flood Relief Fund. The prime minister thanked the Association for extending assistance to the flood victims
Saylani Welfare Creates First Ever “Saylani Electricity Bill Support Fund” For Electricity Bill Payments
Saylani Welfare International Trust has created the first-ever fund called the “Saylani Electricity Bill Support Fund” to assist citizens facing difficulties in paying their electricity bills. Rising costs of fuel and removal of subsidies in the last year has raised the cost of electricity across Pakistan adding to the struggles of ordinary citizens. The situation…
UK to provide additional £10 million aid for flood relief supplies
The United Kingdom (UK) will provide an additional £10 million of life-saving humanitarian support for Pakistan’s flood relief efforts. The additional humanitarian aid was announced by Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon, UK Minister of State for South Asia (FCDO), during his visit to Pakistan. In addition to the UK’s £26.5 million donation in humanitarian funding,…