WEB DESK
With the federal and provincial governments overwhelmed by the widespread destruction caused by monsoon rains and floods, Pakistan Thursday launched an emergency appeal for world aid. At a conference in Islamabad, donor nations and bodies pledged $500 million in aid.
The members of the federal cabinet and Pakistan Army will donate one-month salary in the Prime Minister Relief Fund.
Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Sardar Ayaz Sadiq chaired the meeting of donors in Islamabad. While Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended as a special guest.
The federal government had been coordinating with international donors for the past few days to ensure emergency aid and relief for the flood victims.
The donors’ moot was briefed on the latest flood situation, especially in Sindh and Balochistan. Between 35 and 40 representatives of world bodies, including the United Nations, and donor nations participated in the meeting.
Representatives from Asian Development Bank, World Bank, European Union, China, and Japan were at the meeting.
The meeting concluded with a $500 aid pledge from various nations and bodies.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked the participants for their generosity.
