Funds crunch may force humanitarian agencies to shut operations in Pak: Oxfam London, June 12 (ANI): Humanitarian agencies working in Pakistan may have to suspend their work in the country due to the lack of funding....
Pak rejects UN call for 'humanitarian pause' in Swat offensive Washington, May 27 (ANI): Responding to the United Nations call for a 'humanitarian pause' in the Swat offensive, the Pakistan Army has said such a halt in the offensive is not possible at present, as it would provide a breather to extremists....
Civilians trapped between Taliban and Pak army face 'humanitarian catastrophe': HRW Islamabad, May 26 (ANI): The Pakistan Army's offensive in the Swat Valley has rendered thousands of civilians homeless, and several other civilians have migrated to safer places, but those who are still trapped in the valley are facing a 'humanitarian catastrop...
Martin Scorsese to be honoured with Humanitarian award London, Apr 8 (ANI): Legendary director Martin Scorsese will be honored with the 'Humanitarian' award by the Multicultural Motion Picture Association (MPAA)....
UN report says Sri Lankans facing a major humanitarian crisis Colombo, Mar.23 (ANI): Briefing documents prepared by the United Nations have warned of a major humanitarian crisis in Sri Lanka, where over 150,000 people are being shelled at daily and are running short of water and medicine....
Centre announces second set of humanitarian aid war-hit civilians in Sri Lanka Colombo, Jan. 16 (ANI): The Government of India on Friday a second set of humanitarian aid for the war-affected civilians in Sri Lanka's northern region. ...
Japan to seek extending Iraq aid beyond July Tokyo, Dec 29: Japan will seek to extend a law allowing its military to provide humanitarian and reconstruction aid in Iraq beyond next July, media reports today said.<br /><br /> Japan currently has some 200 air force personnel based ...
US to push for UN Myanmar resolution early in 2007 Washington, Dec 29: The United States vowed to renew efforts early next year to pass a UN Security Council resolution to prod Myanmar's military rulers to ease repression and improve humanitarian conditions.<br /><br /> ''We remain concerned abo...