WEBDESK: The Government of Singapore has announced humanitarian aid of $50,000 for Pakistan after recent floods caused widespread damage.
According to Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the donation will act as seed money to support the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) in raising more funds for flood relief.
The ministry said the contribution would add to the SRC’s own pledge of $50,000, which is aimed at meeting the immediate needs of affected families. It also sent its condolences to those who lost loved ones in the disaster.
The Pakistan Embassy in Singapore welcomed the support, calling it a sign of Singapore’s solidarity with Pakistan during this crisis.
The SRC began a fundraising appeal last week to help victims of the mid-August monsoon floods. So far, it has committed $39,000 for relief work. The Singapore government’s latest contribution will further strengthen these efforts.
Earlier The United Kingdom has pledged more than $4 million (£3m) to Pakistan to help with emergency relief efforts as the country continues to face floods and heavy monsoon rains.
According to the Foreign Office, British High Commissioner Jane Marriott met Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar today and conveyed the UK’s solidarity with Pakistan in dealing with the crisis.
She confirmed that £3m has been allocated for emergency relief and response, with further humanitarian support to follow in coordination with the Government of Pakistan and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
Foreign Minister Dar welcomed the pledge and thanked the UK for its timely support, noting the scale of devastation and the urgent needs facing affected communities.
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