<p>England skipper Ben Stokes has announced that he will be donating his match fees from the upcoming Test series against Pakistan to help the flood victims.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Stokes in a statement released on Twitter said he was excited to be back in Pakistan after 17 years and that his team had&nbsp;a sense of responsibility.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The floods that devastated Pakistan earlier this year was very sad to see and has had significant impact on the country and the people," said Stokes in the statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The game has given me a lot in my life and I feel it's only right to give something back that goes far beyond cricket. I will be donating my match fees from this Test series to the Pakistan Flood appeal," said the 31-year-old.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The swashbuckling allrounder said he hoped that this "donation can go towards the rebuilding of areas of Pakistan most affected by the flooding".</p>

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<p>Record monsoon rains and melting glaciers in northern mountains brought floods that submerged more than a third of the country. Over 33 million have been displaced while more than 1700 have lost their lives.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-floods-around-2000-more-people-rescued-by-countrys-armed-forces-512329"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;Pakistan floods: Around 2,000 more people rescued by country's armed forces</strong></a></p>

<p>Hence, the red-ball tour comes at a very crucial time for Pakistan as it looks to rebuild its economy. The three lions are scheduled to play a three-match Test series with the points counting towards the current ICC World Test Championship cycle.</p>

<p>While England are out of contention for a spot in the World test Championship Final scheduled to be held&nbsp;at The Oval next year, Pakistan still have a chance to make it to final as New Zealand come knocking after the series with England concludes.&nbsp;</p>

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England skipper Ben Stokes has announced that he will be donating his match fees from the upcoming Test series against Pakistan to help the flood victims. Stokes in a statement released on Twitter said he was excited to be back in Pakistan after 17 years and that his team had a sense of responsibility.

England skipper Ben Stokes has announced that he will be donating his match fees from the upcoming Test series against Pakistan to help the flood victims. Stokes in a statement released on Twitter said he was excited to be back in Pakistan after 17 years and that his team had a sense of responsibility. "The floods that devastated Pakistan earlier this year was very sad to see and has had significant impact on the country and the people," said Stokes in the statement. "The game has given me a lot in my life and I feel it's only right to give something back that goes far beyond cricket. I will be donating my match fees from this Test series to the Pakistan Flood appeal," said the 31-year-old. The swashbuckling allrounder said he hoped that this "donation can go towards the rebuilding of areas of Pakistan most affected by the flooding". I’m donating my match fees from this Test series to the Pakistan Flood appeal ❤️🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/BgvY0VQ2GG — Ben Stokes (@benstokes38) November 28, 2022 × Record monsoon rains and melting glaciers in northern mountains brought floods that submerged more than a third of the country. Over 33 million have been displaced while more than 1700 have lost their lives. Read more: Pakistan floods: Around 2,000 more people rescued by country's armed forces Hence, the red-ball tour comes at a very crucial time for Pakistan as it looks to rebuild its economy. The three lions are scheduled to play a three-match Test series with the points counting towards the current ICC World Test Championship cycle. While England are out of contention for a spot in the World test Championship Final scheduled to be held at The Oval next year, Pakistan still have a chance to make it to final as New Zealand come knocking after the series with England concludes. The first Test match starts on Thursday (December 1) at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Pakistan now faces a new challenge in addition to the ongoing floods that have severely damaged its infrastructure and claimed well over a thousand&nbsp;lives.</p>

<p>Flood-ravaged regions of the nation are reeling under the threat of flood-borne diseases like malaria.&nbsp;As per a tweet by a senior Pakistani journalist, the nation is now considering the import of 71 lakh mosquito nets from its neighbouring nation, India.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Pakistan floods death toll nears 1,500</strong></p>

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<p>Senior journalist Ghulam Abbas Shah claims that Pakistan's health ministry is seeking permission for the import.</p>

<p>"After the spread of malaria in #Pakistan, the ministry of health asked the government of Pakistan for permission to buy mosquito nets from #India. There is an urgent need for 71 lakh mosquito nets in 26 districts of Pakistan," tweeted Shah.</p>

<p>He further claimed that in the past two months, two lakh people have contracted malaria in the flood-affected Sindh and Balochistan, with 22 per cent of those cases being of the plasmodium falciparum kind.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-floods-un-expresses-concern-over-34-million-children-in-need-of-lifesaving-support-517484" hreflang="en">Pakistan floods: UN expresses concern over 3.4 million children in need of lifesaving support</a></strong></p>

<p>This comes amid reports that Pakistani officials had&nbsp;refused relief supplies from India, a neighbour with whom it has a tense relationship, despite the country's ongoing request for international assistance. As per the Indian Narrative, the nation also refused aid from Bangladesh, claiming that the move can negatively impact Pakistan's "global image".</p>

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<p>As per a Reuters report, authorities said on Wednesday that 324 people had died from skin diseases, diarrhoea, and malaria in several of Pakistan's flood-ravaged districts. They also warned that if necessary relief doesn't arrive, the situation might spiral out of control.</p>

<p>The temporary medical facilities and mobile clinics in the flooded areas have treated more than 78,000 patients in the past 24 hours and more than 2 million since July 1, said the southern Sindh provincial government.</p>

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Pakistan now faces a new challenge in addition to the ongoing floods that have severely damaged its infrastructure and claimed well over a thousand lives. Flood-ravaged regions of the nation are reeling under the threat of flood-borne diseases like malaria.

Pakistan now faces a new challenge in addition to the ongoing floods that have severely damaged its infrastructure and claimed well over a thousand lives. Flood-ravaged regions of the nation are reeling under the threat of flood-borne diseases like malaria. As per a tweet by a senior Pakistani journalist, the nation is now considering the import of 71 lakh mosquito nets from its neighbouring nation, India. Watch | Pakistan floods death toll nears 1,500 Senior journalist Ghulam Abbas Shah claims that Pakistan's health ministry is seeking permission for the import. "After the spread of malaria in #Pakistan, the ministry of health asked the government of Pakistan for permission to buy mosquito nets from #India. There is an urgent need for 71 lakh mosquito nets in 26 districts of Pakistan," tweeted Shah. He further claimed that in the past two months, two lakh people have contracted malaria in the flood-affected Sindh and Balochistan, with 22 per cent of those cases being of the plasmodium falciparum kind. Also read | Pakistan floods: UN expresses concern over 3.4 million children in need of lifesaving support This comes amid reports that Pakistani officials had refused relief supplies from India, a neighbour with whom it has a tense relationship, despite the country's ongoing request for international assistance. As per the Indian Narrative, the nation also refused aid from Bangladesh, claiming that the move can negatively impact Pakistan's "global image". Also read | IMF to work with international community to support flood-ravaged Pakistan As per a Reuters report, authorities said on Wednesday that 324 people had died from skin diseases, diarrhoea, and malaria in several of Pakistan's flood-ravaged districts. They also warned that if necessary relief doesn't arrive, the situation might spiral out of control. The temporary medical facilities and mobile clinics in the flooded areas have treated more than 78,000 patients in the past 24 hours and more than 2 million since July 1, said the southern Sindh provincial government. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Hollywood star Angelina Jolie Tuesday arrived in Pakistan to support people affected by the devastating floods in the country.&nbsp;<br />
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According to the Express Tribune, the `Salt` actor landed in Dadu, Pakistan, and will hear from people affected directly about their needs and about steps to prevent such suffering in the future. "International humanitarian Angelina Jolie is visiting Pakistan to support communities affected by the devastating floods. Heavy rains and floods across the country have impacted 33 million people and submerged one-third of the country under water. Angelina Jolie is visiting to witness and gain an understanding of the situation, and to hear from people affected directly about their needs, and about steps to prevent such suffering in the future," the report said, citing a release of the International Rescue Committee (IRC).<br />
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"Jolie, who previously visited victims of the 2010 floods in Pakistan, and the 2005 earthquake, will visit the IRC`s (International Rescue Committee) emergency response operations and local organizations assisting displaced people including Afghan refugees. Jolie will highlight the need for urgent support for the Pakistani people and long-term solutions to address the multiplying crises of climate change, human displacement, and protracted insecurity we are witnessing globally," the IRC release added.</p>

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<p>The monsoon rains have claimed more than a thousand lives across Pakistan since June and unleashed powerful floods that have washed away swathes of vital crops and damaged or destroyed more than a million homes.<br />
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Hollywood star Angelina Jolie Tuesday arrived in Pakistan to support people affected by the devastating floods in the country. According to the Express Tribune, the `Salt` actor landed in Dadu, Pakistan, and will hear from people affected directly about their needs and about steps to prevent such suffering in the future.

Hollywood star Angelina Jolie Tuesday arrived in Pakistan to support people affected by the devastating floods in the country. According to the Express Tribune, the `Salt` actor landed in Dadu, Pakistan, and will hear from people affected directly about their needs and about steps to prevent such suffering in the future. "International humanitarian Angelina Jolie is visiting Pakistan to support communities affected by the devastating floods. Heavy rains and floods across the country have impacted 33 million people and submerged one-third of the country under water. Angelina Jolie is visiting to witness and gain an understanding of the situation, and to hear from people affected directly about their needs, and about steps to prevent such suffering in the future," the report said, citing a release of the International Rescue Committee (IRC). "Jolie, who previously visited victims of the 2010 floods in Pakistan, and the 2005 earthquake, will visit the IRC`s (International Rescue Committee) emergency response operations and local organizations assisting displaced people including Afghan refugees. Jolie will highlight the need for urgent support for the Pakistani people and long-term solutions to address the multiplying crises of climate change, human displacement, and protracted insecurity we are witnessing globally," the IRC release added. Angelina Jolie visiting IRC's response to the devastating floods in Pakistan — and for helping bring attention to the effects of the climate crisis. #Pakistanfloods2022 #pakistanflood pic.twitter.com/0paSoaVNLp — 4AJ✨ (@4youAJ_) September 20, 2022 × The monsoon rains have claimed more than a thousand lives across Pakistan since June and unleashed powerful floods that have washed away swathes of vital crops and damaged or destroyed more than a million homes. According to the authorities, the death toll has reached 1,559, including 551 children and 318 women and viral diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, diarrhoea, and skin infections have wreaked havoc across provinces as the water starts to recede. The record monsoons and heavy floods have affected 33 million people and are estimated to have caused USD 30 billion of damage.

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<p>Pakistan is going through a major crisis. The incessant monsoon rains have submerged a third of the country. Now, the authorities on Sunday, in a pre-planned manner, breached the country’s largest freshwater lake in an attempt to save the densely populated areas even as more than 100,000 will be displaced due to the breach.</p>

<p>The water level in the Manchar lake, located west of the Indus river, had reached alarmingly dangerous levels and if the strategic decision was not taken, it could have flooded the country's southern Sindh province.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"By inflicting the breach we have tried to save Sehwan town. Water levels in Johi and Mehar towns in Dadu district would be reduced by this breach in the lake," Jam Khan Shoro, Sindh irrigation minister told Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Read more:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-pm-responds-to-pm-modi-after-latters-tweet-on-pakistan-flood-situation-511868" target="_blank">&nbsp;Pakistan PM responds to PM Modi after latter's tweet on Pakistan flood situation</a></p>

<p>However, authorities did not mention how and when the 100,000 inhabitants in the five councils, affected by the breach will be rehabilitated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The devastating floods have claimed nearly 1,300 lives while more than 736,459 animals have lost their lives as well. Such has been the rainfall that some areas have received almost 400-500 per cent of the normal.</p>

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<p>Currently, the rainy conditions have slowed a touch but authorities fear that it may pick up again in mid-September.</p>

<p>From an infrastructural point, Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) NDMA said that more than 3,100 kilometres of road have been damaged in the floods while more than 600,000 houses have been destroyed.</p>

<p>According to official estimates, the destruction by the floods has already cost the Pakistani exchequer more than $10 billion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, federal climate minister Sherry Rehman has argued that western nations owe developing nations like Pakistan reparations for accelerating climate change.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“There is so much loss and damage with so little reparations to countries that contributed so little to the world’s carbon footprint that obviously the bargain made between the global north and global south is not working," said Rehman in an interview with The Guardian.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Read more:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/western-countries-owe-reparations-to-developing-countries-facing-climate-change-says-pakistan-minister-512869" target="_blank">&nbsp;Western countries owe reparations to developing nations facing climate change, says Pakistan minister</a></p>

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Pakistan is going through a major crisis. The incessant monsoon rains have submerged a third of the country. Now, the authorities on Sunday, in a pre-planned manner, breached the country’s largest freshwater lake in an attempt to save the densely populated areas even as more than 100,000 will be displaced due to the breach.

Pakistan is going through a major crisis. The incessant monsoon rains have submerged a third of the country. Now, the authorities on Sunday, in a pre-planned manner, breached the country’s largest freshwater lake in an attempt to save the densely populated areas even as more than 100,000 will be displaced due to the breach. The water level in the Manchar lake, located west of the Indus river, had reached alarmingly dangerous levels and if the strategic decision was not taken, it could have flooded the country's southern Sindh province. "By inflicting the breach we have tried to save Sehwan town. Water levels in Johi and Mehar towns in Dadu district would be reduced by this breach in the lake," Jam Khan Shoro, Sindh irrigation minister told Reuters. Read more: Pakistan PM responds to PM Modi after latter's tweet on Pakistan flood situation However, authorities did not mention how and when the 100,000 inhabitants in the five councils, affected by the breach will be rehabilitated. The devastating floods have claimed nearly 1,300 lives while more than 736,459 animals have lost their lives as well. Such has been the rainfall that some areas have received almost 400-500 per cent of the normal. WATCH | WION Climate Tracker: Pakistan floods claim nearly 1,300 lives; 29 deaths in last 24 hours × Currently, the rainy conditions have slowed a touch but authorities fear that it may pick up again in mid-September. From an infrastructural point, Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) NDMA said that more than 3,100 kilometres of road have been damaged in the floods while more than 600,000 houses have been destroyed. According to official estimates, the destruction by the floods has already cost the Pakistani exchequer more than $10 billion. Meanwhile, federal climate minister Sherry Rehman has argued that western nations owe developing nations like Pakistan reparations for accelerating climate change. “There is so much loss and damage with so little reparations to countries that contributed so little to the world’s carbon footprint that obviously the bargain made between the global north and global south is not working," said Rehman in an interview with The Guardian. Read more: Western countries owe reparations to developing nations facing climate change, says Pakistan minister (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>As Pakistan goes through a harrowing ordeal with incessant monsoon rains submerging a third of the country, federal climate minister Sherry Rehman has argued that the western nations owe developing nations reparations for accelerating climate change.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“There is so much loss and damage with so little reparations to countries that contributed so little to the world’s carbon footprint that obviously the bargain made between the global north and global south is not working," said Rehman in an interview with The Guardian.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rehman in clear terms batted for a reset of targets and asserted that “richer countries must do more”.</p>

<p>“Historic injustices have to be heard and there must be some level of climate equation so that the brunt of the irresponsible carbon consumption is not being laid on nations near the equator which are obviously unable to create resilient infrastructure on their own,” added Rehman.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rehman was named the climate change minister in April earlier this year when Imran Khan was ousted as the prime minister. She has been a vocal critic of the western nations who have often dubbed the developing nations as the major contributor to greenhouse emissions, contrary to data available.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Big polluters often try to greenwash their emissions but you can’t walk away from the reality that big corporations that have net profits bigger than the GDP of many countries need to take responsibility,” added Rehman.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Global warming is the existential crisis facing the world and Pakistan is ground zero – yet we have contributed less than 1 per cent to [greenhouse gas] emissions. We all know that the pledges made in multilateral forums have not been fulfilled.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Read more:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-pm-responds-to-pm-modi-after-latters-tweet-on-pakistan-flood-situation-511868" target="_blank">&nbsp;Pakistan PM responds to PM Modi after latter's tweet on Pakistan flood situation</a></p>

<p>Rehman's arguments indeed paint the right picture as the South Asian country has witnessed a flurry of extremes of climate catastrophes, primarily caused due to historic carbon emissions from the west.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) the floods that inundated a third of the country, affecting over 33 million people, were preceded by numerous climate change instances, like four heatwaves, and various raging forest fires.</p>

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<p>Even as relief efforts continue, the devastating floods have claimed nearly 1,300 lives while more than 736,459 animals have lost their lives as well.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to official estimates, the destruction by the floods has already cost the Pakistani exchequer more than $10 billion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/devastating-floods-in-pakistan-claimed-lives-of-nearly-1300-people-512735">Devastating floods in Pakistan claimed lives of nearly 1,300 people</a></p>

<p>For a country that has been under extreme financial duress for quite some time, the long-term effect of the last two months could be devastating.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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As Pakistan goes through a harrowing ordeal with incessant monsoon rains submerging a third of the country, federal climate minister Sherry Rehman has argued that the western nations owe developing nations reparations for accelerating climate change. “There is so much loss and damage with so little reparations to countries that contributed so little to the world’s carbon footprint that obviously the bargain made between the global north and global south is not working," said Rehman in an interview with The Guardian. Rehman in clear terms batted for a reset of targets and asserted that “richer countries must do more”. “Historic injustices have to be heard and there must be some level of climate equation so that the brunt of the irresponsible carbon consumption is not being laid on nations near the equator which are obviously unable to create resilient infrastructure on their own,” added Rehman. Rehman was named the climate change minister in April earlier this year when Imran Khan was ousted as the prime minister. She has been a vocal critic of the western nations who have often dubbed the developing nations as the major contributor to greenhouse emissions, contrary to data available. “Big polluters often try to greenwash their emissions but you can’t walk away from the reality that big corporations that have net profits bigger than the GDP of many countries need to take responsibility,” added Rehman. “Global warming is the existential crisis facing the world and Pakistan is ground zero – yet we have contributed less than 1 per cent to [greenhouse gas] emissions. We all know that the pledges made in multilateral forums have not been fulfilled.” Read more: Pakistan PM responds to PM Modi after latter's tweet on Pakistan flood situation Rehman's arguments indeed paint the right picture as the South Asian country has witnessed a flurry of extremes of climate catastrophes, primarily caused due to historic carbon emissions from the west. According to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) the floods that inundated a third of the country, affecting over 33 million people, were preceded by numerous climate change instances, like four heatwaves, and various raging forest fires. WATCH | Pakistan Floods: One-third of country underwater, Child deaths, waterborne diseases, UN expresses concern × Even as relief efforts continue, the devastating floods have claimed nearly 1,300 lives while more than 736,459 animals have lost their lives as well. According to official estimates, the destruction by the floods has already cost the Pakistani exchequer more than $10 billion. Read more: Devastating floods in Pakistan claimed lives of nearly 1,300 people For a country that has been under extreme financial duress for quite some time, the long-term effect of the last two months could be devastating. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Torrential rains and flooding have submerged one-third of Pakistan. Mayhem everywhere as 33 million people are affected. More than three million children are in need of humanitarian assistance. Children are at increased risk of waterborne diseases.

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