WEBDESK: 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.
The meeting also touched on wider bilateral relations and the importance of continued high-level engagement between the two countries.
On the other hand, Asim Iftikhar, told United Nations (UN) that Water must never be used as a weapon, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations.
He said the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), which has been in place for more than six decades, remains Pakistan’s lifeline and cannot be suspended unilaterally by any party.
He noted that the treaty has endured despite tensions between Pakistan and India, showing that agreements on shared resources can last when respected.
At a time when devastating floods have once again hit Pakistan, he stressed that cooperation over water is not a choice but a necessity.
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