India considers introducing nationwide climate-linked insurance scheme
- 07-Oct-2025
India’s government has begun early-stage talks with local insurers about designing a nationwide climate-linked insurance programme aimed at simplifying the payout process after extreme weather events such as heatwaves and floods. The scheme would adopt a parametric insurance model, where policyholders receive a pre-determined payout when specific weather thresholds such as rainfall, temperature or windspeed […]
PM meets IMF chief, urges consideration of flood impact in program review
- 24-Sep-2025
NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday to consider the impact of the recent floods on Pakistan’s economy in its ongoing program review, stating that Pakistan was making steady progress towards meeting the various targets and commitments under the IMF program. The Prime Minister made these remarks during a […]
CM Punjab announces up to Rs.1 million compensation for flood victims
- 17-Sep-2025
Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced Rs.1 million compensation for those whose houses were completely destroyed and Rs. 500,000 for those partially damaged homes due to the flood in Wazirabad. Pakistan Floods- All News and Updates While addressing an event in Wazirabad, she also announced Rs. 20,000 per acre for flood-affected farmers., Rs. […]
Singapore announces $50,000 aid for flood-hit Pakistan
- 12-Sep-2025
ISLAMABAD: The Government of Singapore on Friday announced a contribution of $50,000 in humanitarian assistance for the people of Pakistan affected by devastating floods. According to a statement from Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the amount will serve as seed money to support the Singapore Red Cross (SRC)’s public fundraising efforts for the humanitarian crisis […]
UK announces £3m flood relief aid for Pakistan
- 12-Sep-2025
ISLAMABAD: The United Kingdom on Friday announced £3 million in emergency aid to support Pakistan’s relief efforts amid the ongoing floods in the country. According to the Foreign Office, UK High Commissioner Jane Marriott met Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and expressed the UK’s solidarity with Pakistan in responding to […]
PM directs one-month waiver on electricity bills in flood-hit areas
- 12-Sep-2025
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the authorities to grant a one-month waiver on electricity bills in flood-affected areas, ARY News reported on Friday, citing sources. According to the sources, the prime minister instructed the Ministry of Finance to engage with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding the proposed relief plan. The prime minister […]
Emergency and Relief Cell established in Karachi on Governor Sindh direction
- 11-Sep-2025
Karachi: An emergency and relief cell has been established in Karachi on the direction of Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori. The Governor Sindh said that additional secretary and deputy secretaries will oversee the emergency cell 24 hours. Kamran Tessori informed the rain-affected people to contact 1366 and every possible help will be provided. On the other […]
UN allocates additional $5mn for Pakistan flood relief, appeals for more funding
- 09-Sep-2025
UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher, has allocated an additional $5 million from the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to bolster Pakistan’s ongoing flood response efforts, a UN spokesperson announced. This latest allocation supplements the $600,000 provided by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Asia and […]
High flood in Budhni Nullah Peshawar inundates residential areas
- 02-Sep-2025
PESHAWAR: A high flood in Budhni Nullah on Tuesday caused widespread inundation in residential areas of Peshawar, prompting authorities to issue a flood alert. According to the Irrigation Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the water discharge at Darmangi in Budhni Nullah has surged to 16,142 cusecs, categorizing the situation as a high-level flood. The department issued […]
Pakistan Army continues rescue operations in flood-hit Punjab
- 01-Sep-2025
Jhang: Amid the flood situation affecting various parts of the country, Pakistan Army’s rescue and relief operations are underway in Jhang, Chiniot, and adjoining areas. According to details, army personnel are actively assisting flood victims by rescuing stranded individuals with boats and relocating them to safer locations. Those rescued include elderly citizens, women, and children. […]