https://www.ucanews.com/ UCA News From pakistan Stories en-us support@ucanews.com Copyright 2023 https://www.ucanews.com/news/media-outrage-brings-holi-back-to-pakistan-universities/101759 UCA101759 Leaders of religious minorities say the order banning Hindus' Holi celebration in universities was anti-constitutional Fri, 23 Jun 2023 18:55:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-activists-decry-pact-to-apply-terror-charges-for-blasphemy/101702 UCA101702 Government surrendered before mobs in favor of laws often misused for personal vendetta, says Catholic rights activist Mon, 19 Jun 2023 18:32:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistani-migrants-last-call-home-foretold-greek-tragedy/101694 UCA101694 As many as 300 Pakistanis could have been aboard the boat when it sank, says local media Mon, 19 Jun 2023 11:46:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-church-urges-national-unity-to-end-economic-woes/101639 UCA101639 In April and May, the cash-starved nation recorded the highest inflation rate in Asia Tue, 13 Jun 2023 14:25:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/mass-evacuations-as-cyclone-heads-to-pakistan/101635 UCA101635 Coastal communities in southern Sindh province are set to suffer storm surges as cyclone to make landfall later this week Tue, 13 Jun 2023 12:47:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/winds-heavy-rains-kill-at-least-27-in-pakistan/101622 UCA101622 Meanwhile, a cyclone is making its way across the Arabian Sea toward the coastlines of Pakistan and India Mon, 12 Jun 2023 13:20:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/cash-strapped-pakistan-unveils-51-billion-budget/101616 UCA101616 More than half of the budget is set aside to service the country's debt while also hiking defense spending Sat, 10 Jun 2023 13:26:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/outrage-in-pakistan-over-rights-activists-abduction/101520 UCA101520 Jibran Nasir is known for his support of minorities and vocal criticism of human rights abuses Fri, 02 Jun 2023 17:33:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/us-born-champion-of-education-in-rural-pakistan-dies/101477 UCA101477 Bishop Emeritus Ernest Boland was instrumental in starting 7 churches, 10 hostels and at least 20 schools in Punjab Wed, 31 May 2023 10:15:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/6-killed-in-pakistan-taliban-attack-on-hungarian-firm/101410 UCA101410 About 50 fighters attacked a site owned by Budapest-headquartered MOL Group around midnight in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province Wed, 24 May 2023 12:14:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/blasphemy-bail-ruling-wins-praise-in-pakistan/101354 UCA101354 Duo set free less than a month after arrest in a country were bail applications for the offense take years to be granted Fri, 19 May 2023 10:17:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/police-guard-kills-2-girl-students-in-pakistan/101337 UCA101337 School, run by Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin in the restive Swat Valley, was once bombed by Taliban Wed, 17 May 2023 17:23:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-supreme-court-rules-arrest-of-ex-pm-unlawful/101289 UCA101289 Imran Khan ordered to remain in custody under police protection for his own safety until Friday Fri, 12 May 2023 12:44:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/christians-suffer-as-unrest-grips-pakistan/101278 UCA101278 Violent protests continue in South Asian country after former prime minister Imran Khan's arrest on May 9 Thu, 11 May 2023 15:36:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/riots-in-pakistan-after-former-pm-khans-shock-arrest/101262 UCA101262 Khan has faced dozens of charges since being ousted in April -- a tactic analysts say successive Pakistan governments have used to silence their opponents Wed, 10 May 2023 12:05:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/blasphemy-lynching-scares-pakistani-christians/101238 UCA101238 From 1985 to 2022, at least 86 people were killed in mob attacks for alleged blasphemy Mon, 08 May 2023 18:27:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-church-hails-late-bishop-for-ultimate-sacrifice/101201 UCA101201 First ethnic Punjabi prelate, Bishop John Joseph of Faisalabad, shot himself 25 years ago in blasphemy law protest Thu, 04 May 2023 11:45:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistani-bishop-john-josephs-sacrifice-should-not-be-forgotten/101194 UCA101194 He was a good shepherd who did not just smell the sheep but gave his life for them Wed, 03 May 2023 18:39:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/christians-slam-pakistans-faulty-census/101102 UCA101102 Many members of various minority groups, including Christians, are not being counted, they claim Tue, 25 Apr 2023 15:32:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/12-die-in-blasts-at-pakistan-police-station/101099 UCA101099 Multiple explosions caused by fire in a munitions cache reported from Swat Valley in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region Tue, 25 Apr 2023 11:39:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/neo-christian-church-attacked-in-pakistans-capital/101024 UCA101024 A mob of men fired bullets and pelted bricks at the Voice of Jesus Church in Islamabad's Khokhar town area Sunday Tue, 18 Apr 2023 18:50:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/chinese-engineer-accused-of-blasphemy-in-pakistan/101014 UCA101014 The Chinese man allegedly commented about the slow pace of work during the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan Mon, 17 Apr 2023 19:35:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/militants-claim-killing-pakistani-spy-christian/100994 UCA100994 Christians have faced the brunt of decades-old bloody insurgency in Balochistan Fri, 14 Apr 2023 18:17:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/another-christian-gunned-down-in-pakistan/100980 UCA100980 Fifty-five-year-old Perwaiz Masih is the latest victim of Islamist extremists targeting religious minorities Thu, 13 Apr 2023 18:43:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistans-neo-christian-groups-face-state-harassment/100964 UCA100964 Around 300 pastors, Sunday school teachers and charities have been issued a summons by the Federal Investigation Agency Wed, 12 Apr 2023 17:23:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/bomb-blast-kills-at-least-four-in-pakistan/100944 UCA100944 The bomb targeted a police vehicle in a busy market in Quetta, capital of the southwestern province of Balochistan Tue, 11 Apr 2023 12:42:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/holy-week-starts-amid-safety-concerns-for-pakistan-christians/100880 UCA100880 An unidentified gunman shot and killed a Christian sanitary worker on April 1 in Peshawar where the Taliban hold sway Tue, 04 Apr 2023 13:19:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/calls-for-pakistani-mp-to-resign-after-anti-bible-remark/100877 UCA100877 Christians condemned Maulana Abdul Akbar Chitrali for insulting the Bible and want him to apologize or resign Mon, 03 Apr 2023 18:20:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/at-least-11-dead-in-pakistan-ramadan-alms-stampede/100864 UCA100864 A Ramadan donation event in a Karachi neighborhood sparked the crush in the inflation-hit nation Sat, 01 Apr 2023 13:05:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/catholics-forced-to-skip-fasting-in-cash-strapped-pakistan/100847 UCA100847 Economically weak, they are worse off this Lent struggling to survive amid severe inflation Fri, 31 Mar 2023 16:34:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistans-elusive-govt-job-quotas-for-religious-minorities/100810 UCA100810 Christians continue being denied decent jobs and have poor access to quality education Tue, 28 Mar 2023 18:22:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/one-dead-in-stampede-for-free-flour-in-pakistan/100769 UCA100769 Hundreds gathered for the handouts at one of several distribution points set up by the government during Ramadan Thu, 23 Mar 2023 19:39:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/christian-concerns-grow-as-pakistan-pushes-digital-census/100701 UCA100701 Lack of awareness, education and poverty are blocking Christians from participating in the national census Fri, 17 Mar 2023 18:46:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-ex-pm-imran-khan-defies-arrest/100669 UCA100669 Supporters clash with riot police to stop them from getting near Khan's house in Lahore, eastern Pakistan Wed, 15 Mar 2023 11:58:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/internal-feud-threatens-protestant-union-in-pakistan/100632 UCA100632 Tensions between Church of Pakistan’s synod and Anglican Diocese of Lahore over appointment of a bishop have reached breaking point Fri, 10 Mar 2023 18:27:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-catholics-clarify-popes-remarks-on-homosexuality/100606 UCA100606 A Pentecostal pastor and media are questioning Pope Francis’ criticism of laws criminalizing homosexuality Wed, 08 Mar 2023 19:21:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/suicide-bomber-kills-nine-police-officers-in-pakistan/100584 UCA100584 Security forces have been battling an insurgency by militants in Balochistan demanding a bigger share of the province's wealth Tue, 07 Mar 2023 12:43:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/lets-hope-church-recognizes-pakistans-modern-day-martyr/100526 UCA100526 To honor Shahbaz Bhatti is to stand for the rights, dignity, and life of people of every faith and none Thu, 02 Mar 2023 10:54:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/crumbling-pakistan-economy-jeopardizes-childrens-futures/100485 UCA100485 Pakistan's finances have been wrecked by years of financial mismanagement and political instability Sat, 25 Feb 2023 13:31:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistani-christians-oppose-polling-on-easter-sunday/100464 UCA100464 President Alvi's announcement of April 9 elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces has triggered a controversy Thu, 23 Feb 2023 17:10:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/nordic-cross-desecrated-during-protests-in-pakistan/100383 UCA100383 Islamist groups continue to seethe over last month’s incident of burning of the Quran in Europe Wed, 15 Feb 2023 19:33:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/a-blasphemy-killing-and-valentines-day/100381 UCA100381 For Christians, surviving the modern-day witch-hunt in Pakistan has become increasingly difficult and depressing Wed, 15 Feb 2023 19:17:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-pm-unblocks-wikipedia-website/100297 UCA100297 The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority last week gave website 48 hours to remove 'blasphemous' content before blocking it Tue, 07 Feb 2023 11:56:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-catholics-pay-tribute-to-general-musharraf/100284 UCA100284 The military ruler headed the South Asian nation during the 'war on terror' by the US in the aftermath of 9/11 attacks Mon, 06 Feb 2023 18:05:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistans-former-military-ruler-musharraf-dies/100277 UCA100277 Pakistan's former president General Pervez Musharraf, who seized power in a coup in 1999, has died aged 79 Mon, 06 Feb 2023 12:16:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-mosque-blast-scares-christians/100250 UCA100250 Nobody is safe, says one Peshawar Christian as calls ring out for greater protection after bomber kills at least 101 people Fri, 03 Feb 2023 10:27:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-christians-slam-religious-ministrys-seminar/100233 UCA100233 The UN human rights body is reviewing the South Asian nation’s track record in Geneva Wed, 01 Feb 2023 19:48:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-mosque-blast-was-revenge-against-police/100224 UCA100224 The dead include 97 police officers and three civilians, with 27 patients still in critical condition Wed, 01 Feb 2023 12:28:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/over-60-dead-in-pakistan-mosque-blast/100214 UCA100214 Suspected suicide attack happened during afternoon worship in the provincial capital of Peshawar, close to the Afghan border Tue, 31 Jan 2023 12:01:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-church-leaders-deplore-quran-burning/100206 UCA100206 Violence against the nation's religious minorities, including Christians, increases after desecrations abroad Mon, 30 Jan 2023 18:39:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/at-least-51-killed-in-twin-pakistan-transport-mishaps/100196 UCA100196 A bus plunged off a bridge and a boat carrying a class of children capsized on Sunday Mon, 30 Jan 2023 12:50:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/imf-review-team-to-visit-crisis-hit-pakistan/100181 UCA100181 The South Asian nation is seeking $1.1bn from the fund, part of its $6bn bailout package, to avoid default Fri, 27 Jan 2023 17:09:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/hepatitis-grips-christian-colony-in-pakistan/100147 UCA100147 Four Christians have died in Youhanabad in Lahore city due to the waterborne disease since Christmas Wed, 25 Jan 2023 19:08:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/catholic-charity-empowers-rural-women-in-pakistan/100118 UCA100118 Mariam Bibi says last Christmas was her best ever thanks to the Association for Women’s Awareness and Rural Development Tue, 24 Jan 2023 18:56:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/power-back-in-pakistan-cities-day-after-massive-outage/100132 UCA100132 Power failure started around 7:30 am (0230 GMT) Monday, is linked to cost-cutting as the nation grapples with an economic crisis Tue, 24 Jan 2023 12:15:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/minorities-worry-as-pakistan-sharpens-blasphemy-law/100086 UCA100086 Stiffer punishments spark fears the already controversial law will be used to target religious minorities more Thu, 19 Jan 2023 14:47:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/library-thrives-in-pakistans-wild-west-town/100073 UCA100073 Decades of militancy and drug-running in the surrounding mountains earned Darra Adamkhel notoriety as a weapons market Wed, 18 Jan 2023 12:22:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-police-bust-organ-trafficking-racket/100039 UCA100039 The gang's victims were lured with promises of lucrative jobs, large payouts before removing their organs, mainly kidneys Sat, 14 Jan 2023 12:50:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/during-polls-pakistans-minorities-get-some-importance/99988 UCA99988 Election platforms for minorities keep increasing but they are seldom adhered to Wed, 11 Jan 2023 10:31:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-seeks-billions-for-flood-recovery/99969 UCA99969 Floods last summer put a third of the country underwater and displaced eight million people Mon, 09 Jan 2023 11:59:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-catholics-hail-appointment-of-first-nuncio-to-uae/99929 UCA99929 Monsignor Christophe Zakhia El-Kassis, titular archbishop of Roselle, has served as apostolic nuncio in the Islamic Republic Wed, 04 Jan 2023 15:52:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-court-frees-rapist-after-marrying-deaf-victim/99867 UCA99867 Rights activists are outraged by the decision that legitimizes sexual violence against women Thu, 29 Dec 2022 11:53:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/cyclists-brave-lahore-smog-to-convince-drivers-to-ditch-their-cars/99848 UCA99848 There is also a pervasive attitude in deeply conservative Pakistan that sport, including cycling, is inappropriate for women, who risk harassment from men. Tue, 27 Dec 2022 11:32:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/irish-nun-who-spent-a-lifetime-teaching-in-pakistan-dies/99814 UCA99814 Sister Berchmans Conway, former principal of the Convent of Jesus and Mary school in Karachi archdiocese, died in the UK Thu, 22 Dec 2022 18:40:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/deaf-pakistanis-celebrate-christmas-with-a-difference/99790 UCA99790 Christians with hearing difficulties participate in hymns and sermons using sign language Thu, 22 Dec 2022 14:40:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-police-station-siege-ends/99799 UCA99799 Hostage takers, suspected of being members of various militant groups, had overpowered jailors and snatched weapons Wed, 21 Dec 2022 12:29:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/christmas-under-the-shadow-of-terrorism-in-pakistan/99776 UCA99776 Celebrating the birth of baby Jesus is one liberty we enjoy amid limited religious freedoms, a Caritas official says Mon, 19 Dec 2022 18:11:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistans-year-of-the-catholic-martyr-same-old-upheavals/99748 UCA99748 Nation at 75 continues to struggle with political, economic instability and institutionalized discrimination Fri, 16 Dec 2022 11:27:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/first-theological-education-expo-held-in-pakistan/99702 UCA99702 Around 50 theological institutions, publishers and media resources showcase their ministry work at event Tue, 13 Dec 2022 12:40:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistans-new-bishop-prioritizes-poors-education/99703 UCA99703 Father Yousaf Sohan has been appointed to the most deprived region in south Punjab Mon, 12 Dec 2022 18:40:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/asia-bibi-seeks-safety-for-pakistans-blasphemy-victims/99613 UCA99613 Her life continues to be an ordeal, 'a painful story, ...a test from God,' she says in an on-camera interview Fri, 02 Dec 2022 18:16:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/cast-out-for-doing-the-dirty-work-in-pakistan/99544 UCA99544 Christian sanitation workers not only face discrimination in society, they are often shunned in Catholic communities too Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:55:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-church-rushes-winter-aid-to-flood-victims/99424 UCA99424 Dominican Peace Center aims to reach out to 1,000 families during the cold period Tue, 15 Nov 2022 15:53:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/blasphemy-wrath-behind-attack-on-pakistans-ex-pm/99331 UCA99331 Imran Khan’s assassin has reportedly cited his objectionable claims and actions as reasons for the attempt on his life Mon, 07 Nov 2022 17:31:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-ex-pm-in-hospital-after-assassination-bid/99304 UCA99304 Imran Khan was shot in his leg when a gunman opened fire at his rally in Wazirabad on Friday Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:13:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistani-christians-reject-christmas-eve-elections/99292 UCA99292 Minority urges Election Commission to reschedule local polls in Islamabad to avoid clash with seasonal celebrations Thu, 03 Nov 2022 13:42:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/politicizing-the-cross-is-a-thorny-issue-in-pakistan/99266 UCA99266 Symbol of Christianity contains in itself a mystery of salvation and cannot be a tool for politicians, say critics Tue, 01 Nov 2022 18:27:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/wbs-poverty-alleviation-funds-elude-pakistani-christians/99230 UCA99230 The inclusion of minorities was not a priority for the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund initiated by the World Bank Fri, 28 Oct 2022 18:04:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/church-welcomes-pakistans-removal-from-money-watch-list/99199 UCA99199 Christian development agencies hope much-needed funds will start flowing for flood relief work Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:55:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/malala-visits-women-in-pakistans-flood-camps/99074 UCA99074 Nobel Peace laureate speaks to women in relief camp and describes them as ‘very brave’ Thu, 13 Oct 2022 13:38:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-rebuked-over-blasphemy-killings-of-disabled/99035 UCA99035 Persons with physical and mental deformities are dubbed evil and often become easy targets for extremists Mon, 10 Oct 2022 16:26:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/removing-satan-from-pakistan-parishioners-pockets/98970 UCA98970 Local Church frowns on the proliferation of smartphones among young people and bans them Wed, 05 Oct 2022 17:20:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistani-christians-oppose-politicization-of-their-institutions/98966 UCA98966 Christians institutions are not meant for state activities or mischiefs of politicians, says Anglican Bishop Azad Marshall Mon, 03 Oct 2022 18:28:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/christians-split-over-pakistans-transgender-rights-law/98960 UCA98960 Some from minority community seem to share Muslim concerns, especially regarding Western-style same-sex marriages Mon, 03 Oct 2022 18:06:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-church-demands-criminalizing-torture/98908 UCA98908 Call comes after a disproportionately high number of Christians died in police custody Tue, 27 Sep 2022 18:05:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/the-cruel-fate-of-pakistans-christian-martyrs/98890 UCA98890 The public and the government turn a blind eye to sacrifices made by the country's Christian community Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:58:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/church-groups-help-flood-hit-muslims-in-pakistan/98839 UCA98839 Caritas distributes relief to thousands as South Asian country reels from unprecedented floods Wed, 21 Sep 2022 17:44:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistani-bishops-seek-more-help-after-deadly-flooding/98801 UCA98801 The disaster management office has reported more than 1,500 people dead since the floods started in June Sat, 17 Sep 2022 12:09:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/new-inland-sea-swamps-pakistans-sindh-province/98726 UCA98726 Some 100,000 people are displaced by this new body of water, brought by record rains and the Indus River overflowing Sat, 10 Sep 2022 12:31:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-floods-leave-survivors-without-toilets/98676 UCA98676 Flooding has affected 33 million people and lack of functioning toilets is posing a health hazard, especially for women and girls Wed, 07 Sep 2022 12:25:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/church-relief-pops-up-amid-raging-floods-in-pakistan/98662 UCA98662 Christian camps offer material relief and spiritual succor as country reels from record monsoon rains Tue, 06 Sep 2022 11:46:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/future-uncertain-for-pakistans-blasphemy-victims/98653 UCA98653 Government, Church need rehabilitation plan to integrate into society those freed by the judiciary Mon, 05 Sep 2022 18:06:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/crs-gets-aid-to-families-devastated-by-pakistani-floods/98642 UCA98642 Catholic Relief Services is working with government and local partners, including Caritas Pakistan, to meet urgent needs Sat, 03 Sep 2022 12:25:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-anti-terror-court-extends-ex-pm-khans-bail/98627 UCA98627 Imran Khan was charged under the country’s anti-terrorism law for remarks made against senior police officials and a judge Fri, 02 Sep 2022 12:34:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/third-of-pakistan-under-water-as-flood-aid-efforts-gather-pace/98592 UCA98592 The rains that began in June have unleashed the worst flooding in more than a decade Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:09:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/imf-revives-massive-pakistan-loan-program/98585 UCA98585 The move will release $1.17bn in funds to the cash-strapped country, Finance Minister Miftah Ismail says Tue, 30 Aug 2022 13:02:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/tens-of-millions-affected-as-pakistan-floods-death-toll-rises/98578 UCA98578 Officials say 1,061 people have died since June when the seasonal rains began Mon, 29 Aug 2022 17:32:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-bishop-calls-for-help-amid-floods/98573 UCA98573 Government declares national emergency as death toll surpasses 1,000 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 15:30:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/pakistan-declares-emergency-as-millions-affected-by-floods/98552 UCA98552 The disaster agency said over 4.2 million people were "affected" by the flooding, with nearly 220,000 homes destroyed and half a million more badly damaged Fri, 26 Aug 2022 18:59:00 +0700 https://www.ucanews.com/news/new-seminary-to-boost-tribal-vocation-in-pakistans-sindh/98546 UCA98546 Hyderabad Diocese created in 1958 has the biggest tribal apostolate in the Islamic Republic Fri, 26 Aug 2022 16:59:00 +0700