Pakistan

The movement of people forced from their homes and off land by fighting between government and Taliban forces in 2009 was believed to be the largest since 1994.  At least 3.5 million people were uprooted by the conflict. ACT members assisted with relief for the displaced people and for communities hosting the influx of families. ACT also responded to the massive earthquake of October 2005 that struck northwestern Pakistan and parts of India along the Kashmir border. Some three million people were left homeless by the earthquake in Pakistan alone. ACT assistance included a winter response programme, psychosocial assistance, capacity building for communities, sustainable livelihood activities and water and sanitation support.

Latest from Pakistan

Pakistan: capitalising on recovery

Pakistan: capitalising on recovery

Jan 03, 2012

A cash for work program has provided flood survivors with income to aid rebuilding efforts

Pakistan: moving through the floodwaters in Sindh

Pakistan: moving through the floodwaters in Sindh

Oct 14, 2011

Nine million struggle to survive in the wake of massive floods

Pakistan: floods lead to overcrowding as support wanes

Pakistan: floods lead to overcrowding as support wanes

Oct 11, 2011

Massive overcrowding in Sindh province comes amid concerns that relief funding may not pick up

ACT in Pakistan

ACT Alliance organisations meet in what we call a Forum to do joint analysis of the national situation, and joint planning.

Link through to Forum page in ACT Groups

International organisations in Pakistan
Organisations funding work in Pakistan
About Pakistan
  • Population: 180.8 million (UN, 2009)
  • Capital: Islamabad
  • Largest city: Karachi
  • Area: 796,095 sq km (307,374 sq miles), excluding Pakistani-administered Kashmir (83,716 sq km/32,323 sq miles)
  • Major languages: English, Urdu, Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashto, Balochi
  • Major religion: Islam
  • Life expectancy: 66 years (men), 67 years (women) (UN)
  • Monetary unit: 1 Pakistani Rupee = 100 paisa
  • Main exports: Textile products, rice, cotton, leather goods