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8 Innocent Citizens died in Monsoon Rains in Lahore

6Jul

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Pakistan

8 Innocent Citizens died in Monsoon Rains in Lahore

At least eight people lost their lives, and 14 sustained injuries in separate incidents as torrential rains affected Punjab for the second consecutive day. This monsoon rains broke 30 years' record in Lahore. At least eight people died and several others wounded in accidents. As heavy monsoon rains broke a 30-year record here in the provincial metropolis on Wednesday. Rescue officials said most of the people died of electrocution. As Lahore witnessed 291 millimeters of rain that broke a 30-year record. Earlier, Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi told reporters that six deaths were reported in rain-related incidents in Lahore. He said cabinet members and all relevant departments were in the field to take an effective part in drainage operation. Moreover, Punjab...

Despite international food relief efforts, the Flour crisis becomes more serious in Pakistan

13Jan

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

Pakistan

Despite international food relief efforts, the Flour crisis becomes more serious in Pakistan

In rural areas, the food inflation rate reached a peak of 37.9 percent in December 2022 with an extreme flour crisis. This happened after crossing the 30% mark in August amid extreme flooding. In urban areas, food inflation increased past 30 percent in September. Food inflation reached an all-time high of 34.7 percent in October. However, it then declined to 29.7 percent in November. The domestic flour shortages that worsened after the floods have primarily caused such consistently high rates. Moreover, conditions such as higher food prices on the global market for most of 2022, the depreciation of the rupee, and disruptions in domestic supplies. In addition delays in imports due to import restrictions, and the failure of authorities to enforce administered prices have led to the problem....

Pakistan on the verge of Food Crisis Emergency

29Nov

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Opinion

Pakistan on the verge of Food Crisis Emergency

After the recent floods, hundreds of people were dislocated from their houses, the property was damaged and whatnot. But one thing that is so severe can become a nightmare in the future. That is the Upcoming Food Crisis Emergency in the country. The situation will get better or it become worst...... Let's discuss Pakistan has been pummeled by three consecutive years of flooding resulting in destroyed crops and forced evacuations. Coupled with tribal violence this situation has prompted the UN to declare Pakistan in a state of Food Crisis Emergency. However, aid may be slow in coming. This food crisis may become the biggest problem in the coming years as the grand drought is approaching the world. Also See: “Flattening infant’s head” midwives horror tales Extreme floods have wipe...

Government asked for donation to help flood victims

31Aug

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

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Government asked for donation to help flood victims

Various parts of Pakistan devastated by the unprecedented rains and floods. There have been huge losses of life, property, infrastructure, livestock, and livelihoods in Pakistan, so the government has declared a state of emergency. More than 33 million people affected by floods with the loss of 1000 lives. Pakistan's national and civil organizations, as well as humanitarian organizations, have stepped up to help flood victims. Donors for flood victims To accept donations and contributions from both home and abroad, the Government of Pakistan has established the Prime Minister's Flood Relief Fund 2022. For the collection of donations/contributions by Overseas Pakistanis, the State Bank of Pakistan has developed the following guidelines for commercial and micro-finance banks. Overs...

Flood in Pakistan, 1000+ died but politics dominates

26Aug

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

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Flood in Pakistan, 1000+ died but politics dominates

Government of Pakistan has always been busy with politics for the last 75 years. It was their sole purpose to bring the country to its knees. Even in this critical conditions of flood in Pakistan, they are busy in politics. In the beginning, our treasury was plundered. After that, government borrowing thrust the country deep into debt. We - 220 million people - are already in debt by about 2 lakhs each. Ordinary people's money is frittered away on meaningless projects. As a result of development projects, duty drawbacks, and tax relief, the rich get richer. To survive and subsist, the average Pakistani must pay through his nose. Our resources were stolen by the plundering marauders like the Afghan and British looters before them. There are Pakistanis in the top five investor...