
Foreword Timely response to a disaster may save precious human lives and reduce economic costs. However, natural disasters, typically, occur unexpectedly. Consequently, in most cases, the afflicted...
Foreword Timely response to a disaster may save precious human lives and reduce economic costs. However, natural disasters, typically, occur unexpectedly. Consequently, in most cases, the afflicted...
Bangladesh + 5 more
BUREAU FOR DEMOCRACY, CONFLICT, AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE (DCHA) OFFICE OF U.S. FOREIGN DISASTER ASSISTANCE (OFDA) Chronic conflict, earthquakes, and recurrent seasonal storms, floods, and...
A Tearfund-funded project is set to improve access to clean drinking water and sanitation for more than 2,000 families in south-east Pakistan. Some 60 villages will benefit from a three year...
I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1. During the late 1990s, severe drought conditions threatened livelihoods and increased poverty levels across Pakistan, especially in rural areas. The drought, which continued...
Afghanistan + 16 more
Highlights Kenya - Drought emergency declared in 26 districts -The president of Kenya declared the current drought a "national disaster" and appealed for relief food assistance. Early cessation of...
Dawn, By Dr Muhammad Akram Kahlown At present, about one-third of the world's population is facing water scarcity. Pakistan once a water surplus country is now facing severe water shortage. The per...
Afghanistan + 24 more
This report includes: A) Middle East and Central Asia: (1) Iraq, (2) Iran, (3) Afghanistan, (4) Pakistan B) East and Central Africa: (1) DR Congo, (2) Burundi, (3) Rwanda, (4) Uganda, (5) Sudan, (6)...
Afghanistan + 31 more
This report includes: A) Middle East and Central Asia: (1) Iraq, (2) Iran, (3) Afghanistan, (4) Pakistan B) East and Central Africa: (1) DR Congo, (2) Tanzania, (3) Burundi, (4) Rwanda, (5) Uganda,...
World + 32 more
This report includes: A) Middle East and Central Asia: (1) Iraq, (2) Occupied Palestinian Territory, (3) Pakistan, and (4) Afghanistan B) East and Central Africa: (1) Burundi, (2) Democratic Republic...
Afghanistan + 25 more
This report includes: A) Middle East and Central Asia: (1) Iraq, (2) Afghanistan, (3) Pakistan B) East and Central Africa: (1) DR Congo, (2) Burundi, (3) Rwanda, (4)Uganda, (5) Sudan, (6) Ethiopia,...
Bangladesh + 4 more
Sonja Pace New Delhi 30 Jul 2003, 11:17 UTC More than one month of monsoon rains has been a mixed blessing for South Asia. In parts of the region, the rains have brought a welcome end to several...
Afghanistan + 28 more
This report includes: A) Middle East and Central Asia: (1) Iraq, (2) Afghanistan, (3) Pakistan B) East and Central Africa: (1) DR Congo, (2) Burundi, (3) Rwanda, (4) Uganda, (5) Sudan, (6) Eritrea,...
Dawn, By Nasir Iqbal ISLAMABAD, July 10: Drought has badly damaged 45 per cent of the cropped area in Balochistan, Chief Minister Jam Mohammad Yousaf said here on Thursday. Speaking at a meeting held...
Afghanistan + 1 more
ISLAMABAD, 10 July (IRIN) - Summer rains have hit an unprepared Afghanistan, causing an estimated 100 deaths, while in Pakistan they have inflicted extensive damage on buildings and crops. Salim...
Afghanistan + 1 more
ISLAMABAD, 25 June (IRIN) - As the repatriation drive of Afghan refugees continues, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Pakistani government have agreed to rehabilitate areas...
Afghanistan + 27 more
This report includes: A) Middle East and Central Asia: (1) Iraq, (2) Iran, (3) Palestinian Territories, (4) Afghanistan, (5) Pakistan B) East and Central Africa: (1) DR Congo, (2) Burundi, (3)...
By Naheed Maalik, Pakistan Red Crescent It's hard to tell how old Zulekha Bibi and Jan Mohammad area. They may be in their fifties or even in their forties -- one can't tell because years of hard...
Afghanistan + 31 more
This report includes: A) Middle East and Central Asia: (1) Iraq, (2) Iran, (3) Afghanistan, (4) Pakistan B) East and Central Africa: (1) DR Congo, (2) Burundi, (3) Rwanda, (4) Tanzania, (5) Uganda,...
ISLAMABAD, 6 June (IRIN) - Poverty has marginally declined in Pakistan, according to the latest Economic Survey 2002-03 released by the government on Thursday in the capital, Islamabad, ahead of the...
Dawn, By Qurban Ali Khushik DADU, June 3: The majority of people of 30 villages of the Kachho area have migrated to other places as the situation in the Khirthar mountains has worsened owing to...