Sources: People's Daily
The historic city of Thatta is preserved by troops and volunteers fighting severe floodwaters in Pakistan; it had been thought of as being at great risk. 2010-08-30
The United Nations describes the humanitarian situation caused by the 2010 Pakistan floods as critical. 2010-08-23
The United Nations estimates that four million people have become homeless as a result of the 2010 Pakistan floods; Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon, speaking in New York, states that the floods are a "slow-motion tsunami" as he calls for more funds to assist those affected. 2010-08-19
Saudi Arabia overtakes the United States as the main donor to the stricken country. 2010-08-18
The UN confirms the first case of cholera in Mingora in the Swat District with many more cases suspected. 2010-08-14
The Prime Minister of Pakistan Yusuf Raza Gilani estimates that 20 million people have been affected by the floods. 2010-08-14
The United Nations warns that there could be a second wave of deaths due to the devastation caused by the floods. 2010-08-11
The United Nations states more than four million people are now affected by the most severe flooding in Pakistan's history, while the death toll rises to at least 1,600. 2010-08-5
The United Nations World Food Programme warns that parts of northwest Pakistan are facing urgent food shortages. 2010-08-4