While the Shehbaz Sharif govt and NGOs are raising funds to help flood-affected victims, Pakistani netizens are playing their part with crowdfunding campaigns.
Agriculture contributes around 23% of Pakistan’s GDP. Some estimates indicate that 21 million acres of crops across the nation have been swamped by the floods.
The country was already struggling due to rising food prices before the floods because of Russia-Ukraine war. Now, the UN food aid to Afghanistan, transported through Pakistan, could get affected.
Jemima Goldsmith may have been Pakistan's former Prime Minister's ex-wife but her love for Pakistan and its people hasn't subsided at all, reported Daily Pakistan.
Lashkar’s efforts, which include distributing blankets and opening food kitchens, come at a time when Islamabad is preparing for visits by inspectors of Financial Action Task Force.
While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.
It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.
In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?
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