BEIJING, Oct 18: China sent 90 tons of relief material, including tents and blankets, to Pakistan on Tuesday for quake victims. The China Red Cross Society and the Communist Party of China (CPC) have sent the donation.
The donations are coming up from individuals, state-owned and the private companies, said Pakistan’s Ambassador Salman Bashir. He told APP that the Chinese assistance so far had reached worth over $12 million. The Chinese government and the Chinese companies have pledged more aid for the relief and rehabilitation work in Pakistan.
Cargo flights carrying relief goods will be flown to Pakistan on almost daily basis.
In addition to $6.2 million official grant, substantial contribution has been made by the Chinese Defence Ministry, China’s Red Cross, and Chinese People’s Association for Friendship.—APP
