USAID-ERDA, agriculture department to provide wheat seed and fertilizer to flood-affected farmers
USAID’s Economic Recovery and Development Activity (USAID-ERDA) and Agriculture, Livestock, and Cooperative Department Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will provide 743 tons of certified wheat seed and 1,485 tons of fertilizer to 14,850 flood affected farmers from Peshawar, Dera Ismail Khan, and Khyber Districts to ensure food security during current cropping season. USAID-ERDA provided 1,900 bags…
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US launches initiative to enhance U.S-Pakistan bilateral trade
In honor of Global Entrepreneurship Week, U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome, joined by the Minister of State for Finance and Revenue, Dr. Ayesha Ghaus Pasha, formally launched a United States government-led initiative to enhance U.S.- Pakistan bilateral trade. The United States has long been Pakistan’s largest export market, with potential for further growth. According to the…
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…
US announces $30 million aid for victims of deadly floods in Pakistan
The United States has announced $30 million in humanitarian aid to Pakistan where the worst-ever floods have killed more than 1,000 people and displaced some 33 million. Through its National Disaster Management Authority, the Pakistani Government – which has declared a national emergency – is leading the response in coordinating assessments and directing humanitarian relief…
USAID Pakistan will provide $100,000 aid for flood affectees: U.S. Ambassador
United States Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome on Tuesday said that the U.S. stands with communities in Pakistan recovering from the devastation caused by severe flooding. In his tweet, he said, “I issued a declaration of humanitarian need, and in response, USAID Pakistan will provide $100,000 to affected populations.” This USAID International Disaster Assistance funding will…
US launches $23.5 million four-year power sector improvement project in Pakistan
USAID Mission Director Julie A. Koenen has said that the United States launched $23.5 million four-year power sector improvement project in Pakistan. The project aimed at increasing the share of green energy in Pakistan’s energy mix, said a statement issued here Friday. “Washington looks forward to advancing its partnership with Pakistan to build a clean,…
foodpanda join hands with USAID SMEA to enhance culinary expertise of its homechefs
To further its mission of strengthening the HomeChef ecosystem in Pakistan, foodpanda collaborated with USAID SMEA (Small and Medium Enterprise Activity), to further enhance the culinary expertise and education of its HomeChefs. As part of this collaboration, an extensive three days Culinary and Kitchen Management training was organised at College of Tourism and Hotel Management…
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