Britain on Monday announced a new 170 million-pound ($215 million) five-year aid package of urgent food, water and medicine assistance for people in Afghanistan.
“The humanitarian need in Afghanistan is severe,” International Development Secretary Rory Stewart said after meeting Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in London.
“Fighting and extreme drought have left millions of people hungry and desperately seeking medical help, which is why UK aid is responding with life-saving food, water and basic healthcare, including polio vaccinations.”
An estimated 13.5 million Afghans need humanitarian aid to ensure there is enough food for themselves and their families, Britain's development ministry said.
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Bhaskar
Jun 17, 2019 09:58pm
How much did Pakistan announce?
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Bhaskar
Jun 17, 2019 09:58pm
How much did Pakistan announce?
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad
Jun 17, 2019 10:01pm
For how long the world's developed nations keep on supporting them financially and otherwise?
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Changez Khan
Jun 17, 2019 10:22pm
Does UK really has $215m to give to Afghanistan?
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Gordon D. Walker
Jun 17, 2019 10:48pm
Let us hope the people get the aid and the money is not pocketed by the unscrupulous...
Gordon D. Walker
Canada
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Zak
Jun 18, 2019 12:06am
Just deposit directly into his swiss accounts.
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Gordon D. Walker
Jun 18, 2019 12:28am
Bandages on an open wound. Better than nothing...
Gordon D. Walker
Canada
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Akhtar HUSSAIN
Jun 18, 2019 12:43am
@Bhaskar, we have 1.5million of Afghan refugees living in Pakistan since war on terror.. what more do you want Pakistan to announce? Elaborate further
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Sunny
Jun 18, 2019 06:00am
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, for the first time I will have to agree with you. Nations should learn to stand on their feet instead of living off aids and bailout packages!
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Gordon D. Walker
Jun 18, 2019 08:11am
Nice gesture if this aid goes to the people...
Gordon D. Walker
Canada
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Friendly_Neighbourhood
Jun 18, 2019 08:12am
@Changez Khan, in case of any shortfall, they can approach IK for a loan.
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Malatesh
Jun 18, 2019 09:30am
@Changez Khan,
How does it matter to Pakistan?
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