Pakistan to receive £26mln in flood relief from UK

ISLAMABAD: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Christian Turner in his Twitter recalled the Floods relief activities in Pakistan, ARY News reported on Monday.

According to details, Christian Turner wrote a message on the social media platform Twitter recalling the floods relief activities in Pakistan, he further said in his tweet that the British government helped Pakistan to build back better from devastating floods by humanitarian assistance of £26.5 million pounds, facilitating access to climate investment and Supporting the transition to a climate resilient economy.

“This aid will help Pakistan to get out from this difficult condition soon,” he added.

With this announcement on Twitter, he also posted his last visit pictures to the flood-affected areas of Nowshera and the distribution points, along with CEO of Islamic Relief Waseem Ahmad, appreciating efforts of the teams on ground.

F is for Floods & #ClimateChange: 🇬🇧 is helping 🇵🇰 #BuildBackBetter from devastating floods through:
1.Humanitarian assistance of £26.5m
2.Facilitating access to climate investment
3.Supporting transition to a climate resilient economy @sherryrehman @ndmapk#AtoZofPK 6/26 pic.twitter.com/37fRxitozF

— Christian Turner (@CTurnerFCDO) December 12, 2022

In October, China has also donated 500 million RMB (Yuan) for the help of flood victims in Pakistan. China has announced the flood relief aid ahead of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s state visit of the country.

according to the sources, The country has promised additional relief amount for reconstruction in the flood-hit areas of Pakistan. China has intimated to Pakistan about its offer for additional emergency assistance in flood relief.

China had announced 300 mln Yuan flood relief aid to Pakistan in September, sources said.