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Flood relief: Saudi Arabia promises 30,000 quilts
Published: October 13, 2011
Saudi government promises to continue its efforts to help Pakistan recover from natural calamities. PHOTO: AFP/FILE
The Saudi Arabian government responded to the plight of flood victims in Sindh by pledging to provide 30,000 quilts and 5,000 tents, Express 24/7 reported on Thursday.
According to the Saudi Embassy, the Saudi government will continue its efforts to help Pakistan recover from natural calamities.
It has also been announced that development projects worth $7 million are being finalised in the Malakand division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Schools constructed in the region with Unicef’s assistance will be handed over to the local government on October 20 this year.
Eight schools and 18 mosques will be constructed in the quake-hit areas of the north.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has also announced that it will help with major water projects in Balochistan.
http://tribune.com.pk/story/273133/f...-30000-quilts/
Published: October 13, 2011
Saudi government promises to continue its efforts to help Pakistan recover from natural calamities. PHOTO: AFP/FILE
The Saudi Arabian government responded to the plight of flood victims in Sindh by pledging to provide 30,000 quilts and 5,000 tents, Express 24/7 reported on Thursday.
According to the Saudi Embassy, the Saudi government will continue its efforts to help Pakistan recover from natural calamities.
It has also been announced that development projects worth $7 million are being finalised in the Malakand division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Schools constructed in the region with Unicef’s assistance will be handed over to the local government on October 20 this year.
Eight schools and 18 mosques will be constructed in the quake-hit areas of the north.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has also announced that it will help with major water projects in Balochistan.
http://tribune.com.pk/story/273133/f...-30000-quilts/