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UN calls for urgent global response to Pakistan

20 Sep 2010, 8:41AM

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for an 'urgent' global response to the Pakistan floods as he opened an international ministerial meeting on the disaster. Read more

Rudd tours flood-stricken Pakistan

17 Sep 2010, 7:34AM

Australia has upped its aid commitment to Pakistan by $40m, while Kevin Rudd has arrived in Pakistan in his first trip as foreign minister. Read more

Pakistan floods: How you can help

05 Aug 2010, 12:00AM

About 3.2 million people have been affected by the worst floods in Pakistan's history. Find out here how you can help. Read more

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Rudd: We must act now on Pakistan

Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd (AAP)

15 Sep 2010, 12:23PM

Kevin Rudd has given his first press conference as foreign minister, fielding questions on his relationship with Julia Gillard, but focusing on the humanitarian disaster in Pakistan.
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People can do more, says ambassador

14 Sep 2010, 8:45AM

The UN is upping its emergency appeal for flood-hit Pakistan, while the ambassador to the US says despite government aid, individuals in the West could be giving more to help.
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Eid celebrations take place in Pakistan

12 Sep 2010, 7:39PM

Pakistani Muslims have taken part in low-key celebrations for the Eid festival, as millions are still without shelter after the nation's worst-ever floods. Read more

World 'must save flood-hit Pakistan'

Pakistan floods boy (Getty Images)

07 Sep 2010, 6:56PM

The world must help Pakistan rebuild homes and livelihoods destroyed by devastating floods to secure hearts and minds in the militant-hit nation, the UNDP says. Read more

Stalled aid hits Pakistan relief effort

03 Sep 2010, 2:48PM

Relief efforts in flood-ravaged Pakistan are being stretched by the "unprecedented scale" of the disaster, with the flow of international aid almost at a standstill, the UN has said. Read more

Landowners accused of diverting flood waters

A month of catastrophic flooding has killed 1,760 people and affected more than 18 million, according to the UN. (Getty)

02 Sep 2010, 6:18PM

Landowners in Pakistan have allegedly diverted waters from the devastating floods away from their own properties and into villages, the country's UN ambassador said. Read more

World Bank raises Pakistan aid to $1b

02 Sep 2010, 1:45PM

The World Bank has raised its emergency funding to Pakistan to one billion dollars to help the nation cope with the massive economic impact of catastrophic monsoon flooding. Read more

Pakistan floods lead to landmine risk

01 Sep 2010, 11:46AM

The International Red Cross says floodwaters in Pakistan have dislodged and carried landmines to areas previously deemed safe or de-mined, increasing risks to the population. Read more

Thatta safe, floods threaten two more towns

Heavy and unprecedented monsoon rain has triggered massive floods that have moved steadily from north to south over the past month. (AAP)

31 Aug 2010, 5:06PM

Floodwaters have swept towards two small southern Pakistani towns as authorities managed to finally plug a breach in defences across the Indus river at nearby Thatta. Read more

Aussie medics bound for Pakistan

31 Aug 2010, 9:35AM

Australia is sending its first civilian medical team to flood-devastated Pakistan. Read more