Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher allocates funds to meet the most critical humanitarian needs of flood-affected families ISLAMABAD, (TW News) – United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher has announced a USD $5 million allocation from the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to support the Government-led flood response in Pakistan. The funds will enable UN...
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September 10, 2025October 25, 2025Pakistan-Asia, World
From Recovery to Resilience: China and UNDP Support over 137,500 Flood-Affected People in Balochistan
Islamabad, (TW News) –A closing ceremony in Islamabad marked the completion of the “Support to Flood-Affected Areas in Balochistan of Pakistan” project, which has helped nearly 137,500 people in Jaffarabad and Kacchi rebuild their lives after the devastating 2022 floods. Funded by the Government of China through the Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund and implemented under the...
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September 5, 2025October 25, 2025Pakistan-Asia
Building Resilience in Education: Handover of Disaster-Resilient Schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Peshawar, (TW News) – A handover ceremony was held at Government Girls Primary School Hazarkhawani, Peshawar, to mark the successful completion of retrofitting works carried out under the Disaster Resilient School Infrastructure (DRSI) Project.The event marks a major milestone in strengthening education infrastructure and ensuring access to safer, disaster-resilient learning environments for children across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa...
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September 4, 2025October 25, 2025Pakistan-Asia
PSCI and Rahim Yar Khan Sign Historic Sister City MoU
Rahim Yar Khan,(TW News) – The Pakistan Sister Cities Initiative (PSCI) achieved a historic milestone with the signing of its first-ever Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the district of Rahim Yar Khan. The landmark agreement was formalized at the Deputy Commissioner’s office, marking a new chapter in strengthening global city-to-city partnerships for Pakistan. The MoU...
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August 31, 2025October 25, 2025Pakistan-Asia, USA, World
National Front pays glowing tributes to Syed Ali Geelani on his martyrdom anniversary
Srinagar, (TW News) __ Jammu and Kashmir National Front (JKNF) has paid glowing tributes to the iconic resistance leader and former Chairman of All Parties Hurriyat Conference, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, on his martyrdom anniversary. In a statement issued today, the National Front Spokesman Muhammad Haseeb Wani lauded the deceased leader’s unparalleled sacrifices, unwavering resolve,...
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August 30, 2025August 30, 2025Pakistan-Asia
Kick-off Meeting Launched for Feasibility Studies on Rice, Wheat Mechanization and Tomato Farming Projects in Karachi
Karachi, (Unib Rashid) __ A significant kick-off meeting for feasibility studies on a series of agriculture development projects, including rice & wheat mechanization and tomato farming clusters, held at the Finance Department. The meeting attended by the DG PPP Unit, Secretary Agriculture, and Transaction Advisory team led by EY Ford Rhodes, together with Pakistan Agriculture...
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August 30, 2025October 25, 2025Pakistan-Asia, UK / Europe, World
UN Secretary-General Appoints Muniba Mazari, UN Women National Good will Ambassador, as SDG Advocate
Islamabad,(TW News) — The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has officially appointed Muniba Mazari — UN Women National Goodwill Ambassador, renowned public speaker, artist, and human rights advocate — as a Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Advocate on 24 March 2025. This prestigious appointment recognizes Muniba Mazari’s unwavering commitment to promoting inclusion, gender equality, and social...
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August 29, 2025August 29, 2025Pakistan-Asia, UK / Europe
Pakistan Needs Economy as Strong as Defence, Says Author Kazim Saeed
Karachi, (Unib Rashid) __ Author and economic thinker Kazim Saeed delivered a talk at the Rotary Club of Karachi this week, presenting key ideas from his book “Dou Pakistan: Har Pakistani Gharanay Tak Khushhaali”.Addressing a highly engaged audience, he emphasized that Pakistan must make its economy as strong as its defence and frame its economic...
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August 29, 2025October 25, 2025Pakistan-Asia
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Orders Rapid Restoration of Kartarpur Gurdwara After Floods
Historic Sikh shrine cleared of 12 feet floodwater within hours; to reopen for international pilgrims in coming days Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Orders Swift Restoration of Kartarpur Gurdwara After Floods Lahore, August 29, 2025,(Special Correspondent) __ On the special directions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, emergency operations to remove floodwater and restore the...
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August 28, 2025October 25, 2025Pakistan-Asia, UK / Europe, USA
Gates Foundation and WHO partner to meet health needs for 465,000 flood-affected people in Pakistan
The donation will support the World Health Organization’s partnership with Pakistan to strengthen preparedness and response in 33 high-risk and priority flood-affected districts across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, Punjab and Balochistan. Islamabad, (TW News) – The Gates Foundation will support the World Health Organization (WHO) in its partnership with Pakistan to strengthen preparedness and the response to...