Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry Establishes Emergency Relief Fund for Flood Victims in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has taken a significant step in providing aid to those affected by the devastating floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. LCCI President Mian Abuzar Shad announced the establishment of a Rs. 3 million emergency relief fund, with Rs. 2.5 million contributed by the Chamber and an additional Rs. 0.5 million from the President's personal donation. The fund aims to provide essential items such as medicines, potable water, clothing, and shelter to the affected families.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has established a Rs. 3 million emergency relief fund to aid flood victims in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
  • The fund has allocated Rs. 1 million for immediate medical supplies and the balance will go towards food, shelter, and other essentials.
  • The LCCI aims to raise an additional Rs. 7 million, bringing the total assistance to Rs. 10 million, which will be given to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial government for rehabilitation endeavors.
  • LCCI President Mian Abuzar Shad has emphasized the urgent need for medicines, potable water, and clothing for the affected families.
  • The LCCI has committed to standing with the flood victims and has urged businesses, philanthropists, and welfare groups to support the relief efforts.
  • The Chamber has guaranteed transparent and prompt delivery of aid to those in need through LCCI supervision.

Statistics:

  • Rs. 3 million: amount of the emergency relief fund established by the LCCI.
  • Rs. 2.5 million: contribution from the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry to the emergency relief fund.
  • Rs. 0.5 million: personal donation from Mian Abuzar Shad to the emergency relief fund.
  • 1 million: allocation for immediate medical supplies from the emergency relief fund.
  • Rs. 10 million: total assistance aimed to be raised by the LCCI, including the additional Rs. 7 million.
  • Rs. 7 million: additional aid the LCCI aims to raise for the flood victims in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Sources:

  • Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI)