OLDER RELIEF NEWS SUMMARY FROM AROUND THE WORLD( PRIOR TO MAY 1st, 2006 )

Sunday, April 30, 2006 [top]

Indian Sikhs donate Rs1.4 m for Pak quake victims: New Kerala

Friday, April 28, 2006 [top]

Pakistan: Safe housing units to be built in quake zone in one year: Relief Web

Over 90,000 quake survivors return from relief camps: The Muslim News

Thursday, April 27, 2006 [top]

UN sees rains as big challenge in quake-hit Pakistan: Reuters

New plan to wipe earthquake town off the map: Mail & Guardian

Wednesday, April 26, 2006 [top]

Disaster relief fund would speed assistance to devastated areas: World Bank Khaleej Times

Tuesday, April 25, 2006 [top]

'Sewing' the seeds for return after Pakistan quake: Reuters

IOM returns quake survivors from the eastern province of Punjab: Relief Web

Monday, April 24, 2006 [top]

Erra seeks more international support for reconstruction: PakTribune

Sunday, April 23, 2006 [top]

Pakistan: After the quake, they fear man-made disaster: Boston Globe

New aid plan for quake survivors: Radio New Zealand

Saturday, April 22, 2006 [top]

Pakistan: Earthquake survivors protest for relief: Relief Web

Friday, April 21, 2006 [top]

Pakistan quake survivors: Seeds for a new life: Relief Web

Thursday, April 20, 2006 [top]

Pakistan: Quake Relief Camps Shut Before Villages Are Rebuilt: IPS

Islamabad and UN agree on quake zone reconstruction plan: Gulf Times

Wednesday, April 19, 2006 [top]

Pakistan: ICRC moves to kickstart farm production in quake zone: ICRC

Tuesday, April 18, 2006 [top]

Pakistan: quake survivors want to go home, UN refugee official says: UN News

Quake survivors share concerns, hopes with UNHCR deputy chief: Relief Web

Monday, April 17, 2006 [top]

Rebuilding lives in Pakistan: Relief Web

Pakistani police break up quake payment protest: Reuters

Sunday, April 16, 2006 [top]

Housing compensation starts in Pak quake-hit areas: New Kerala

Rs 760m agreements to get quake victims back on their feet: Pakistan Link

Saturday, April 15, 2006 [top]

Musharraf invited to attend Indo-Pakistan Abu Dhabi ODIs: New Kerala

Friday, April 14, 2006 [top]

Over One Million Pakistanis Treated by Cuban Doctors: Ahora

Thursday, April 13, 2006 [top]

UN agency to end quake relief operation due to fund shortage: Xinhua

Wednesday, April 12, 2006 [top]

Camps closing, but mobile teams plug away in quake areas: Reuters

Shaukat for constituting UN fund for quake victims: Pakistan Link

Tuesday, April 11, 2006 [top]

Women of the Pakistan earthquakee: Relief Web

Seismically resistant houses in quake hit areas to be ensured: Pakistan Link

Pakistan: Supporting primary health care for earthquake victims: ICRC

Monday, April 10, 2006 [top]

After successful relief stage in quake, UN warns against fall in aid: Relief Web

Sunday, April 9, 2006 [top]

Reconstruction on modern lines, says Musharraf: Pakistan Link

Saturday, April 8, 2006 [top]

United Nations in Pakistan shifts to recovery and reconstruction: Relief Web

Friday, April 7, 2006 [top]

Biggest challenge for quake survivors yet to come: Reuters

Pakistan: Reconstruction – A daunting challenge: Relief Web

Thursday, April 6, 2006 [top]

Pakistanis Fight Efforts to Relocate City: CBS News

Wednesday, April 5, 2006 [top]

Red Cross Begins Recovery Operations in Pakistan's Earthquake Zone: VOA

Six months after quake, Pakistan has big challenge: Reuters

Tuesday, April 4, 2006 [top]

Thousands of houses needed in Pakistan's earthquake zone: ABC, Asia

Pakistan earthquake injures 12: Xinhua, China

Monday, April 3, 2006 [top]

Earthquake Victims Moving Back, Starting Over: Reuters

PAKISTAN: Earthquake returns gather momentum: Reuters

Sunday, April 2, 2006 [top]

Pakistan earthquake: Six months on, they are still living in fear: Independent

Saturday, April 1, 2006 [top]

Pakistan relocating quake-devastated city: Contra Costa Times

Friday, March 31, 2006 [top]

Living conditions remain dire in quake-hit Pakistan: Relief Web

PAKISTAN: UN survey highlights economic challenges: Reuters

Thursday, March 30, 2006 [top]

Thousands leave relief camps for home: Kashar News

Reconstruction of houses: Quake-hit people will get 2nd instalment in April: Daily Times

Wednesday, March 29, 2006 [top]

Pakistan earthquake: Survivors must steer efforts to rebuild their lives and communities: Relief Web

Returns pick up pace from quake zone in Pakistan: Reuters

Tuesday, March 28, 2006 [top]

ADB to help restore livelihoods of earthquake-affected households: Relief Web

UN to expedite reconstruction process in NWFP: Pakistan Link

Monday, March 27, 2006 [top]

Quake victims' reluctant exodus: BBC News

Experts for strengthening disaster management in Pakistan: Khaleej Times

Sunday, March 26, 2006 [top]

Plan to revive agricultural activities in quake-hit AJK evolved: Relief Web

Corporate sector help sought in reconstruction: Daily Times

Saturday, March 25, 2006 [top]

US air relief efforts wind down in quake hit areas: Daily Times

Friday, March 24, 2006 [top]

Swiss Development agency to set up two reconstruction centres: Relief Web

Quakeproof houses to be built for quake-affectees: Pak Tribune

Thursday, March 23, 2006 [top]

UK commits first £5 million to earthquake reconstruction: Pak Tribune

Navigating the roads of quake-hit Kashmir: BBC News

Wednesday, March 22, 2006 [top]

U.S. Aid to Pakistan Includes Post-Earthquake Building Techniques: US Info

Tuesday, March 21, 2006 [top]

US military set to end Pakistan quake relief mission: Reuters

Pakistan: Earthquake victims start to move home: Relief Web

Monday, March 20, 2006 [top]

Pakistan: Clean water critical to quake returns: Relief Web

Sunday, March 19, 2006 [top]

Moderate earthquake jolts Pakistan: Zee News

Quake Prediction Centre approved for Pakistan: Pakistan Times

Saturday, March 18, 2006 [top]

Pakistan quake victims to start rebuilding by May: Canada.com

Friday, March 17, 2006 [top]

Pakistan: President Musharraf assures transparent utilisation of Pakistan quake aid: Khaleej Times

Thursday, March 16, 2006 [top]

Pakistan: WHO establishing temporary health units: Reuters

Wednesday, March 15, 2006 [top]

Pakistan: Political Impact of the Earthquake: Relief Web

Pakistani quake refugees returning home: Washington Post

Tuesday, March 14, 2006 [top]

Grant aid to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan: Relief Web

Monday, March 13, 2006 [top]

Pakistan: Blankets aid wintertime survival: Relief Web

Pakistan: Rehabilitation of earthquake victims on war-footing: Relief Web

Sunday, March 12, 2006 [top]

Pakistan: 1800 schools restored in quake-hit areas: Pakistan Link

Saturday, March 11, 2006 [top]

Pakistani quake survivors still in need, months after catastrophe: JS Online

Relief Camps: UN for Voluntary Return of Quake Survivors: Pakistan Times

USAID funding cash for work programme: Kashar World News

Friday, March 10, 2006 [top]

Pakistan has no plans to close camps of quake-survivors: Relief Web

One Killed in Moderate Quake in Kashmir: Guardian Unlimited

Thursday, March 9, 2006 [top]

U.N.: Battle won to save earthquake survivors: The Argus

Earthquake survivors start to head home: SwissInfo

Wednesday, March 8, 2006 [top]

No Second Wave of Quake Deaths, U.N. Says: CBS News

Lack of building codes delays reconstruction in quake-hit Pakistan:Relief Web

Tuesday, March 7, 2006 [top]

Quake victims to be moved out of NWFP tent villages: Gulf Times

USAID Brings Water to Batagram Farmers: Pakistan Link

Monday, March 6, 2006 [top]

WFP to help Pakistan quake victims recover: Relief Web

USAID helps build community resilience: Pakistan Link

Sunday, March 5, 2006 [top]

UN offers food-for-work project for Pakistani quake survivors: Relief Web

Saturday, March 4, 2006 [top]

Bush meets US volunteers in quake-affected areas: New Kerala.Com

Lack of funds hits Pakistan, Afghanistan food aid: Reuters

Thursday, March 2, 2006 [top]

Pakistan Quake Zone Escapes Dreaded 2nd Wave of Deaths: Washington Post

Wednesday, March 1, 2006 [top]

Pakistan: UN agencies moving from relief to reconstruction: Relief Web

World Vision aids Pakistan victims in forbidden quake zone: Reuters

Tuesday, February 28, 2006 [top]

Australian Aid to build two hospitals in quake zone: Pakistan Link

Monday, February 27, 2006 [top]

PAKISTAN: UN presents post-quake recovery plan: Reuters

Earthquake survivors risk landslides and floods in Kashmir: The Star

Sunday, February 26, 2006 [top]

ABC continues extending assistance to earthquake-hit areas: Relief Web

Pakistan quake victims struggle to rebuild: USA Today

Saturday, February 25, 2006 [top]

Turkey Helps Pakistan Recover From Earthquake: Turkish Press

Friday, February 24, 2006 [top]

Assessment report reveals far reaching damage to livelihoods: Reuters

Flying doctors help earthquake survivors get through the winter: Reuters

Pakistan: Will earthquake victims go home? BBC News

Thursday, February 23, 2006 [top]

Monsoon brings new threat to Pakistan quake survivors: Mail & Guardian

Quake survivors return to the mountains: CNN.com

Wednesday, February 22, 2006 [top]

PAKISTAN: Education key priority in quake region: Reuters

Tuesday, February 21, 2006 [top]

PAKISTAN: Women's committee highlights problems facing women in quake camps: Reuters

Pakistan: Veiled but Women More Visible After Quake: IPS News

Monday, February 20, 2006 [top]

Pakistan Quake: World Vision Bringing Help to 100,000: Reuters

USAID voucher programme makes difference in quake-affected north: IRIN News

Saturday, February 18, 2006 [top]

WFP desperately needs funds to sustain helicopter lifeline: Pakistan Link

Friday, February 17, 2006 [top]

Cable way to Allai Valley restored: Kashar News

Pakistan: Rs.80 bln reconstruction work to start from March: Relief Web

Thursday, February 16, 2006 [top]

U.S. Army hands off Last Mobile Army Surgical Hospital: United Press Int.

One week ration available to meet emergency: Gen. Farooq: Kashar News

Wednesday, February 15, 2006 [top]

Fund Shortage Threatens Vital Airlift to Pakistani Quake Survivors:VOA News

Tuesday, February 14, 2006 [top]

Prompt Action Urged on Pakistan Landslide Threat: ENN.com

Quake Reconstruction Chief Fired: ABC News

Monday, February 13, 2006 [top]

UN sustain relief efforts in quake-torn areas: Pak Tribune

Sunday, February 12, 2006 [top]

Cartoon row grounds relief copters: Scotsman.Com

Saturday, February 11, 2006 [top]

Flash flood threat to Pakistan quake survivors: Guardian Unlimited

Friday, February 10, 2006 [top]

Pakistan earthquake: Stable situation in relief camps: Relief Web

Pakistan quake: German Helicopters continue relief: Pakistan Link

Thursday, February 9, 2006 [top]

Aid flights provide lifeline for Pakistan's quake: Relief Web

Wednesday, February 8, 2006 [top]

UN reports confirm high infant deaths in Pakistan earthquake : Pakistan Link

Among Pakistan quake's fallen structures: barriers for girls: Yahoo! News

Tuesday, February 7, 2006 [top]

Pakistan earthquake victims wait for an uncertain spring: Taiwan News

IMF Not Seeing Earthquake Ill-Affects on Pakistan's Economy: Yahoo! News

Regular check-ups safeguard conditions in Pakistan's quake camps: Reuters

Monday, February 6, 2006 [top]

Pakistan PM says volunteers played significant role in post-quake era: Pakistan Link

The Pakistan earthquake: One family’s story of survival: Relief Web

Sunday, February 5, 2006 [top]

Study clarifies dynamics of Pakistan earthquake : TMC net

Saturday, February 4, 2006 [top]

U.S. Military to Shut Down Last MASH Unit: Herald Sun

Friday, February 3, 2006 [top]

Emergency relief for Pakistan earthquake survivors continues: Reuters

US troops to leave Pakistan in March: Xinhua Online

UN seeks money to keep Pakistan quake relief flying: Yahoo! News

Thursday, February 2, 2006 [top]

PAKISTAN: Free transport scheme popular among quake survivors: Reuters

Pakistan quake aftermath problems continue: United Press International

Wednesday, February 1, 2006 [top]

Winter fears for Pakistan earthquake victims: CNW Group

Pakistan: Earthquake relief is tough but rewarding: ReliefWeb

Pakistan quake flights could scale down in a month: Yahoo! News

Tuesday, January 31, 2006 [top]

NATO winds up Pakistan earthquake mission: Reuters

Pakistan's Earthquake Survivors Will Receive More Housing Aid: Bloomberg.com

After 100 days of struggle, fresh hope for survivors: Guardian

Monday, January 30, 2006 [top]

Adams headlines Pakistan concert to raise money: CTV.ca

PAKISTAN: Single-headed quake households face uncertain future: IRIN UN

Quake-hit Pakistan relies on chopper trips: Boston.com

Sunday, January 29, 2006 [top]

Pakistan Braces for Next Quake Challenge: ABC News

Saturday, January 28, 2006 [top]

Harsh weather hampering relief operations: UN PakTribune

Pakistan slowly moving from earthquake relief to recovery stage: UN News

Friday, January 27, 2006 [top]

Pakistan Earthquake Families to Receive $100 Vouchers: Bloomberg.com

EUR 5.6m for Pakistan earthquake victims: Expatica.com

Quake victims no more vulnerable to diseases: Kashar.net

Fear of deaths in Pakistan quake zone receding: UN: Zee News

Thursday, January 26, 2006 [top]

DAVOS-Musharraf to monitor quake rebuilding, thanks aid: Reuters

UN Praises Cuban Doctors in Pakistan: AIN National News Agency

Quake victims limping towards normality: Kashar.net

Wednesday, January 25, 2006 [top]

Pakistan: Rs.9318 m distributed among earthquake survivors: ReliefWeb

Pakistan has promising economic prospects: IMF: Pakistan Link

Musharraf calls for harmony between West, Muslim world: Dawn.com

Tuesday, January 24, 2006 [top]

How Pakistan Is Picking Itself Up: Business Week

Pakistan: Earthquake effort helps homeless: ReliefWeb

Bush Pleased U.S. Could Assist Pakistan Earthquake Effort: USINFO

PAKISTAN: USAID to build 60 schools in quake area: Reuters Foundation

Pakistan Recovery Situation Getting Grim: Church World Service

Clear weather boosts relief flights, but funds fall short: Daily Times, Pakistan

Monday, January 23, 2006 [top]

U.S. field hospitals in Pakistan pass 23,000-patient mark: US Marines News

Pakistan's Earthquake Relief Program Boosted by Clear Weather: Bloomberg.com

Prime Minister of Pakistan thanks US for quake assistance, condemns airstrike: Kashar.net

Oslo cuts $20 mln Pakistan debts; Musharraf visits: Reuters Foundation

Saturday, January 21, 2006 [top]

U.S. starts Pakistan quake reconstruction aid: Reuters Foundation

Friday, January 20, 2006 [top]

Earthquake relief food not expired: Xinhua, China

Thursday, January 19, 2006 [top]

Pakistan rebuilds clinics in quake zone: Yahoo!News

UN resumes Pakistan aid flights: BBC News

Wednesday, January 18, 2006 [top]

NATO medical team leaves Pakistan: Xinhua, China

Landslides new obstacle to quake relief: Boston.com

Pakistan government registers quake survivors in camps: Reuters.com

Tuesday, January 17, 2006 [top]

Senator John Kerry tours quake-stricken Pakistan: MSNBC

UNHCR battles cold front in northern Pakistan: Reuters.com

U.N. suspends quake relief flights: CNN News

Monday, January 16, 2006 [top]

Pakistan earthquake: 100 days after: Oxfam Press Release

India, Pakistan to resume talks: CNN.com

Sunday, January 15, 2006 [top]

UN says focusing on Pakistan earthquake survivors in tent camps: IRNA

Saturday, January 14, 2006 [top]

Pakistan quake survivors under constant threat: UN: Khaleej Times

Friday, January 13, 2006 [top]

Women in quake-hit Pakistan break old barriers: Reuters.com

Kashmir quake leads to more freedom for women: AsiaNews.it

Thursday, January 12, 2006 [top]

Pakistan hit by 5.1-magnitude earthquake: ScienceDaily

Thursday, December 22, 2005 [top]

Refugees help quake survivors come in from the cold: Reuters, United Kingdom

UN stepps up its campaign for winter-protection in the relief camps: AKI, Italy

German Army and choppers to remain in quake affected areas: PakTribune.com, Pakistan

UN agency training Pakistan's quake survivors to avoid deadly accidents: Pravda, Russia

Aid group warns harsh winter may kill thousands in Pakist: China Post, Taiwan

Wednesday, December 21, 2005 [top]

German defence minister arrives today: Daily Times, Pakistan

German defense minister to visit Pakistan: Xinhua, China

Pakistan Cries for Help due to Winter Onset: Zaman Online, Turkey

Relief group calls for help to Pakistan quake survivors: Xinhua, China

UN Foundation establishes earthquake responses fund: Reuters, United Kingdom

Tuesday, December 20, 2005 [top]

Cheney Visiting Quake Victims in Pakistan: ABC News, United States

Earthquake victims and drug dependency: Reuters, United Kingdom

New immunisation campaign kicks off: Reuters, United Kingdom

Cold weather camping gear wanted for Pakistan earthquake victims: Port Townsend Leader, United Kingdom

Pakistan welcomes US$400m assistance: ISN, Switzerland

Monday, December 19, 2005 [top]

Pakistan: 300,000 may die this winter: Channel 4 News, United Kingdom

EC raises aid to 48.6 million euro for Pakistani quake survivors: ReliefWeb, Switzerland

EC pledges more aid for quake relief funds: GEO, Pakistan

Pakistan: Donation for rehabilitation of quake survivors: ReliefWeb, Switzerland

Architects Create Animal Shelters in Pakistan's Earthquake Zone: Architectural Record

Sunday, December 18, 2005 [top]

Quake victims in Pakistan need 2 million more blankets: official: People's Daily Online, China

Nato quake relief drive reaches full strength: Khaleej Times, United Arab Emirates

Senior UN officials, Ted Turner, inspect relief work in quake-hit area: China Post, Taiwan

Sunday, December 17, 2005 [top]

Groups Race to Deliver Aid in Quake Zone: ABC News, United States

British boxer visits AJK: Pakistan Dawn, Pakistan

Groups Distribute Aid in Quake Zone: Houston Chronicle, United States

Quake aid becomes race against weather: London Free Press, Canada

Sunday, December 16, 2005 [top]

Bush's Dad Named Envoy for Quake Victims: ABC News, United States

Cheney Making Quick Trip to Asia, Mideast: ABC News, United States

Pakistan's agricultural losses from quake exceed $440 million: St. Paul Asian American Press, United States

Sunday, December 15, 2005 [top]

Pararescuemen continue Pakistan humanitarian relief: ReliefWeb, Switzerland

Pakistan welcomes UN envoy for earthquake relief: ReliefWeb, Switzerland

Wednesday, December 14, 2005 [top]

Pakistan quake aid focus below snowline: Sydney Morning Herald, Australia

Pakistan: 2.4 Million Blankets Needed: Scoop.co.nz, New Zealand

6.7 quake jolts Pakistan: PakTribune.com, Pakistan

Tuesday, December 13, 2005 [top]

The Netherlands helping children in Pakistan to go to school: ReliefWeb, Switzerland

Powerful earthquake causes panic in South Asia: Sify News, India

Afghan quake damages houses and kills cattle: Swissinfo, Switzerland

Large quake hits Hindu Kush region: CNN News, United States

PM eyes for establishing EDMC in Islamabad: PakTribune.com, Pakistan

Monday, December 12, 2005 [top]

No danger of disease outbreak in Kashmir quake zone: Pravda, Russia

Quake hits Afghan Hindu Kush: ABC News, United States

Woman, buried for 2 months in rubble of quake-stricken building, is rescued: Kuwait News Agency, Kuwait

WHO DG calls on Prime Minister: Pakistan Link, United States

WHO chief inspects winter preparations: Daily Times, Pakistan

Pakistan health crisis worsens as winter hits: World Health Organization, Switzerland

Sunday, December 11, 2005 [top]

Dilemma over new quake shelters: BBC News, United Kingdom

Pakistan Receives U.S. Aid as Quake Survivors Face Snowfalls: Bloomberg News, United States

Only a quarter of int'l quake-relief funds have reached Pak so far: Oxfam: Webindia123, India

Cold and fear stalk quake zone: Kashar News, Pakistan

Netherlands to contribute towards education for all in Pakistan: ReliefWeb, Switzerland

Aid agency pleads for quake cash: Ottawa Sun, Canada

Quake Victims Grimly Prepare for Winter's Toll, With Shovels: New York Times, United States

Saturday, December 10, 2005 [top]

IoS Appeal: Cold and fear stalk quake zone: Independent, United Kingdom

Aftershocks in Pakistan: Washington Times, United States

Ireland doubles quake aid: Daily Times, Pakistan

UNHCR reinforces winter supplies in quake zone: Kashar News, Pakistan

Duty drawback allowed on relief raw material: Pakistan Dawn, Pakistan

Balochistan to adopt 200 families: Pakistan Dawn, Pakistan

Friday, December 9, 2005 [top]

Earthquake Survivors Prepare for Winter: ABC News, United States

US, Jordan join hand for quake aid delivery: Pakistan Link, United States

Seminar on Earthquake Set in Riyadh: Arab News, Saudi Arabia

Hilton Foundation Awards $500,000 to Islamic Relief for Short-Term and Long-Term Shelter for Pakistan Earthquake Victims: Yahoo News, United States

NY paramedics returning to Kashmir: Pakistan Dawn, Pakistan

Netherlands’s Minister arrives to Pakistan: Kashar News, Pakistan

ICRC requests over CHF one billion for its humanitarian operations in 2006: Kuwait News Agency, Kuwait

Thursday, December 8, 2005 [top]

Another disaster awaits Pakistan's quake-hit areas: Hindustan Times, India

Mountain experts deliver food to remote communities: Reuters, United Kingdom

400,000 houses needed in quake-zone: Daily Times, Pakistan

16000 shelters constructed so far in high altitude affected areas - ISPR: ReliefWeb, Switzerland

Indo-Pak hockey for charity: Rediff, India

UNICEF: Turin charity concert for Pakistan: Agenzia Giornalistica Italia, Italy

Radio to raise health awareness among quake survivors: Reuters, United Kingdom

Airlifting food supplies still a challenge: UN: Gulf Times, Qatar

Huge rebuilding task looms in Kashmir: Seattle Post Intelligencer, United States

Pakistan to hold meeting on trauma counseling for quake-hit people: People's Daily, China

UN ready to brave the cold in quake-hit areas: Daily Times, Pakistan

Wednesday, December 7, 2005 [top]

UNICEF distributes clothes in quake: Boston Globe, United States

UNICEF renews its fight against measles: ReliefWeb, Switzerland

Norwegian PM urges Int’l community to speed up relief assistance to avert second wave of deaths: PakTribune, Pakistan

Pakistan Provides Temporary Shelter to 50,000 Quake Victims: Bloomberg News, United States

GSK donates 345,000 Hepatitis-A vaccine for quake victims: ReliefWeb,