Pakistan ranks 161st on UN’s Human Development Index
Pakistan was ranked at 161st position among 191 countries on UN’s 2021/22 Human Development Index (HDI)’s annual rankings that are measured by combining indicators of health, education, and standards of living, warning that multiple crises, mainly the Covid-19 pandemic, are halting human progress in most countries. In the 2020 report, Pakistan, which is now placed…
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IT Companies Donate 15 Million for Flood Relief to Alkhidmat Foundation
Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) and Alkhidmat Foundation have joined hands to help alleviate the miseries of the flood-affectees in these times of crises of unprecedented proportions. P@SHA member companies have collectively donated 15 million to Alkhidmat Foundation and more contributions are on their way. As a responsible association determined to contribute to prosperity of…
UNICEF delivers life-saving supplies to help children affected by floods in Pakistan
UNICEF on Monday delivered 32 metric tons of life-saving medical and other emergency supplies to support children and women affected by devastating floods across Pakistan. The shipment arrived in Karachi from UNICEF’s Supply Division in Copenhagen. The shipment includes medicines, medical supplies, water purifying tablets, safe delivery kits, therapeutic nutritional supplements. UNICEF handed over the…
US Congressional Delegation meets Sherry to support flood victims of Pakistan
Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman on Monday met the US Congressional delegation, headed by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, and apprised them of the current relief efforts and the assistance required for rehabilitation of the flood affected areas and population. The delegation comprised of Congressman Tom Souzzi, Congressman Al Green and US Ambassador…
FCEPL sets up Flood Relief Camps to provide food, shelter, medical assistance
FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan (FCEPL) is undertaking flood relief efforts to support the affectees with food and shelter. Efforts also include medical assistance for animals of the affectees. The Company is working closely with the District Administrations and local government authorities to provide the following to the affected areas:• Ration bags covering 20 days of food…
European Union sends 166 Pakistani students to Europe on Erasmus Mundus scholarships programme
The European Union Delegation to Pakistan has hosted a pre-departure event for the 166 recipients of the EU’s flagship Erasmus Mundus Joint Master scholarships in 2022. This year, the highest number of 166 Pakistani students, 86 men and 80 women, have received scholarships to study in universities in the European Union, said the EU’s Mission…
PM appreciates EU’s support of 2.15 million Euros for flood affectees
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday received a telephone call from Charles Michel, President of the European Council. The President of European Council offered his condolences on the loss of precious lives and material damage as a result of devastating floods in Pakistan. The Prime Minister thanked the EU President for his expression of…
UPaisa expands measures to help flood victims across Pakistan
In continuing its support during these challenging times, UPaisa is offering flood relief support to vulnerable communities by enabling its subscribers to make direct donations to a host of organizations participating in relief efforts. UPaisa customers have the freedom to choose from a list of aid organizations which they can access by logging in to…
PTCL Group Pledges 1.75 billion to Support Flood Affectees
PTCL Group, country’s largest telecom services provider, has come forward to aid communities affected by floods across various provinces of Pakistan through a relief package worth PKR 1.75 billion. The package includes donation to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund, NGOs, provision of free calls in flood affected areas, housing loans to displaced people and medical…
PTCL Group opens doors of its Medical Centers for flood affected people
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) Group has opened the doors of its medical centers for flood affected people in Swat, Dera Ismail Khan, Sukkur, Mirpur Khas, Larkana, Hyderabad, Malir-Karachi and Quetta. The centers will operate to facilitate and treat people injured in flood related accidents or fallen ill due to water-borne diseases. Heavy rains and…