ISLAMABAD: The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN-OCHA) has unveiled a six-month response strategy to support Pakistan’s early recovery efforts after this year’s monsoon floods. The plan focuses on humanitarian and early recovery activities across 14 priority districts in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB).
According to a new UN-OCHA report released on Thursday, the strategy — which runs until April next year — is based on findings from the Rapid Need Assessment (RNA), identifying key response and coverage gaps. The assessment helped determine priority districts including Muzaffargarh, Multan, Khanewal, Jhang, and Bahawalpur in Punjab; Buner, Shangla, and Swat in KP; and Diamer and Ghizer in GB.
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The support plan will be implemented in coordination with federal, provincial, and district governments to ensure a targeted and effective response. It includes $7.9 million in multipurpose cash assistance (MPC) to reach 1.2 million people, helping flood-affected communities meet essential needs in a flexible and dignified way.
The total funding requirement for the food security, agriculture, and livelihoods sector under the plan stands at $42.6 million, with $11.8 million allocated for immediate relief and lifesaving aid, and $30.8 million for early recovery and climate resilience initiatives. The MPC is integrated across key sectors including food security, WASH, shelter, and protection to ensure comprehensive support for vulnerable communities.
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