Pakistan reduced malaria incidence by 10% in 2025 compared to 2024, but it still reported 1.8 million cases, as the country has not yet recovered from the surge triggered by the 2022 climate-driven floods. Islamabad, (TW News) – On World Malaria Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) calls on all partners to intensify the response to...
Karachi/Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Pakistan’s auto sector is facing growing concerns over weak localisation, as new vehicle assemblers appear increasingly reliant on imported components, while local vendors continue to voice strong reservations over limited domestic production. With the current auto policy set to expire on June 30, industry stakeholders say new entrants have yet to...
Islamabad/Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, during which both leaders exchanged detailed views on the evolving regional situation and ongoing efforts to promote peace and stability. During the call, the Prime Minister shared an overview of his recent...
Karachi, (TW News) – The Project Steering Committee of the Italian Government funded “Resilience and Adaptation by Fostering Anticipatory Action” (RAFAA) project met for the first time in Karachi. The meeting, chaired by Secretary of the Agriculture Department Sindh, Mr. Muhammad Zaman Narejo and the Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan, Her Excellency Marilina Armellin, brought...
Islamabad, (TW News) – The Kingdom of Sweden, through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), has contributed US$4.17 million to UNICEF under the 2026 Humanitarian Action for Children appeal. This timely and flexible contribution will enable UNICEF to respond quickly to climate-induced and other emergencies across Pakistan, delivering critical, lifesaving services to children and families...
Islamabad, (TW News) – UNESCO convened a Validation Workshop in Islamabad to review and finalize the findings of the Comprehensive Review of Pakistan’s Flood Early Warning System (FEWS), a nationwide assessment examining the effectiveness, coordination, and responsiveness of flood early warning mechanisms. The workshop, held online, brought together 37 representatives from federal and provincial governments,...
Pakistan ranks among the top five countries worldwide for absolute reductions in child deaths thanks to vaccination and has averted 2.6 million child deaths from preventable diseases, in addition to eradicating smallpox, reducing paralytic polio cases by 99.8% and ensuring neonatal tetanus-free areas for 80% of the country’s population. Islamabad, (TW News) – Over the...
New assessment highlights need for targeted livelihood recovery measures in flood-affected areas ISLAMABAD, (TW News) – Around 3.3 million jobs may have been affected by the 2025 floods in Pakistan, based on assessment, carried out by the International Labour Organisation, in support of the review and validation of the Preliminary Assessment of 2025 Floods Damages....
Islamabad, (TW News) — The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Government of Japan, is strengthening community resilience and disaster preparedness in Pakistan, particularly for vulnerable communities in Punjab province, through a project supported by a generous contribution of US$400,000 from the Government of Japan. Pakistan continues to face increasing risks from climate-induced disasters, including...
Riyadh/Brussels, (Unib Rashid) — Saudi Arabia has urged Pakistan to halt and reassess major defence agreements worth approximately $5.5 billion with African partners, signaling a notable recalibration of Riyadh’s regional and security priorities. According to diplomatic sources, Saudi authorities requested Islamabad to suspend a $1.5 billion weapons deal with Sudan and reconsider a separate $4...
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