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Pakistan's government is committed to ensuring transparency in the use of aid money, with 80% of foreign aid to be spent through non-governmental organizations, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani announced on Sunday. Gilani also assured flood victims that the government would not leave them alone, with the army
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The employees of Dubai Aluminium Company Limited (DUBAL) have shown their generosity and compassion by collectively donating AED 120,000 to the UAE Red Crescent for relief efforts in Pakistan, following a call by H H Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. This donation is a
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Cisco has handed over more than 500 houses to the Government of Karnataka, marking the completion of phase one of "Project Samudaya". The initiative, a part of Cisco's commitment to the Government's Asare program, aims to help rehabilitate flood-affected communities in Karnataka. The houses
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Floodwaters have ravaged the flat plains of southern Pakistan, devastating farms and displacing thousands of people. Jawaid Amin Khwaja, a landowner who grows mangoes and sugarcane on his 700-acre farm, shares his personal story of resilience and aid distribution in the aftermath of the disaster. His family's charitable
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Over 800 million dollars in donations and pledges have been made to aid Pakistan's flood victims, as the country faces its worst disaster in decades. The floods have destroyed villages, bridges, and roads, leaving more than 4 million people homeless. Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi expressed gratitude for
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New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has revealed that it is not feasible for the Black Caps to visit Pakistan to participate in fundraising cricket matches for the victims of the devastating floods. Despite reports suggesting that NZC had offered to play charity matches in Pakistan, NZC Chief Executive Justin Vaughan clarified
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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government's request for Rs 200 billion in aid from international donors for the rehabilitation of flood victims has raised serious concerns of trust between the federal government and provincial governments. The KP government's decision to make this request without the federal government'
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As severe flooding continues to wreak havoc in Pakistan, with hundreds of thousands of homes destroyed, crops washed away, and livestock killed, Serena Hotels has launched a comprehensive fund raising effort through its Corporate Social Responsibility Program- SEED (Environmental and Educational Development). The initiative aims to collect cash donations, food
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National Bank Financial Group has joined forces with other Canadian financial institutions to support the Canadian Red Cross in raising funds for victims of the devastating flood in Pakistan. From August 20 to September 17, 2010, the public is invited to make a donation at any of the 444 National
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Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith announced an additional 24 million Australian dollars ($21.5 million USD) to aid flood victims in Pakistan, bringing the total aid pledged to 35 million Australian dollars ($31 million USD). The gesture comes as the United Nations and Pakistan issue urgent appeals for more aid,
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In response to the devastating floods in Pakistan, three leading telecom operators have made significant contributions to aid the relief efforts. The total amount contributed by Telenor, Mobilink, and Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and its affiliate Ufone stands at Rs 238.5 million. The funds will be utilized to
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The business community in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, led by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KPCCI), has initiated a relief effort to help victims of devastating floods rebuild their homes. The 'Apna Ghar Banao' scheme, launched on Monday, aims to provide financial assistance for the reconstruction of
