UN to give $27 million in aid to Pak: Ban Ki-Moon

The President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, and United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-Moon held a joint press conference in Islamabad. UN chief Ban Ki-Moon urged the world to quicken aid for up to 20 million people hit by Pakistans worst humanitarian crisis. He reiterated his plea that the United Nations need $460 million to deal with the immediate aftermath of the floods but has warned that billions will be required in the long term with villages, businesses, crops and infrastructure wiped out. I have never witnessed such destruction. The scale of this disaster is so large that it is difficult to imagine. Roads, building and crops all washed away. Many have lost family and friends. This disaster is far from over. The rains are still pouring and will continue for weeks. The Pakistani people need help on desperate basis. The people of Pakistan need food, clean water, clothes and medicine. The UN has planned for providing clean water, UN chief said.He said UN needs support of the international community to actively take up the challenge. I thank all the governments for their support. The UN has now allocated 27 million dollars from UN emergency fund. We must help the people as soon as water recedes. Ban Ki-Moon added Pakistan is a vibrant and resilient country. The people of Pakistan have supported the world during difficult times, now the world must reciprocate.In reply to a question he said that the international community has responded generously and swiftly to help Pakistan. In reply to another question he added that the UN chief said that UN has complete trust over the Pakistani leaderships ability to deal with the disaster.President Zardari also urged the people of the country to generously donate to help the flood affected people of the country.Govt should also consult experts instead of just asking for aid, says Nasim Zehra Dunya News Director Current Affairs Nasim Zehra said that as many as 80 districts have been badly affected by the floods. The Pakistani government should also consult experts instead of just asking for aid.She urged for immediate action to combat water borne diseases in the flood affected areas.