Pakistan pledges $3m for Saarc Covid fund
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday pledged $3 million towards the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation’s (Saarc) Covid-19 Emergency Fund — the brainchild of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“The Government of Pakistan has pledged US$ 3 million towards the SAARC Covid-19 Emergency Fund to support regional efforts in the fight against Coronavirus,” the Foreign Office said in a statement after a telephonic conversation between Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood and Saarc Secretary General, Esala Ruwan Weerakoon.
PM Modi had proposed the fund at the Saarc leader’s virtual summit on March 15. India pledged $10m for the fund, which was meant to assist the countries in the region to deal with the pandemic. Other pledges include $5m by Sri Lanka, Bangladesh $1.5m, Nepal and Afghanistan $1m each, Maldives $0.2m and Bhutan $0.1m.
Pakistan was the last member state to contribute to the fund, which now has pledges worth $21.8m.
Pakistan announced the pledge a day after it stayed away from another regional initiative proposed by PM Modi under Saarc umbrella — the meeting of the trade officials of the member countries to discuss the impact of the pandemic on intra-regional trade.
Pakistan’s reservations about the fund relating to its administration and utilisation remain unaddressed. Islamabad has been asking for the fund to be placed under Saarc secretary general and that the modalities for its utilisation be negotiated by the member states.
Published in Dawn, April 10th, 2020
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Apr 10, 2020 08:15am
Masterstroke by Pakistan taking haters by surprise.
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Apr 10, 2020 08:17am
Pakistan did it its way- fund goes to SAARC Sectt. Also punctured Modis ego by sending a rep to his meet. Brilliant!
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Apr 10, 2020 08:18am
Under Imran, Pakistan keeps surprising India and stays two steps ahead of the haters. Noble and timely! Well done Khan.
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Apr 10, 2020 08:19am
Pak PM trumps Modi in the end. Always.
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Apr 10, 2020 08:20am
Spoke too soon yesterday. Sorry guys.
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Apr 10, 2020 08:21am
$3M -- something is better than nothing. If you self isolate yourself from SAARC, you will be left behind and SAARC processes will continue without Pakistan.
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Apr 10, 2020 08:21am
India has reserves of over usd 475 bn, 10.million is peanuts
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Apr 10, 2020 08:21am
Yet another day. Yet another dose of embarrassment for the trolls. What stamina though!
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Apr 10, 2020 08:23am
Indians be like, "Modi has embarrassed us more in last two years than anybody else in seven decades".
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Apr 10, 2020 08:24am
Pakistan does what it likes. Modi just makes Indians look on- helplessly.
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Apr 10, 2020 08:26am
Modi has turned Indians into a joke here. Well him or Khan? Let everyone decide guys.
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Apr 10, 2020 08:29am
Great decision. Pakistan turns tables yet again.
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Apr 10, 2020 08:35am
I am afraid, that Pakistan would now dictate to use the funds in Kashmir, jammu excluded.
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Apr 10, 2020 08:36am
@Thomas,
You didn't seem to have read the article before commenting..
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Apr 10, 2020 08:36am
Why to toe Indian line? Pakistan should follow independent policy. Kashmir issue is still unresolved.
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Apr 10, 2020 08:37am
$3M contribution is "face saving" effort..
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Apr 10, 2020 08:44am
Pledges to whom? Who is controlling the fund?
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Apr 10, 2020 08:44am
Fund must be under SAARC committee as no one trust India. Modi may lock down funds too.
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Apr 10, 2020 08:45am
@Thomas, Its you perspective....
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Apr 10, 2020 08:47am
@Truthwins,
Is the news about India, my perpetually insecure, defensive neighbor?
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Apr 10, 2020 08:48am
@Truthwins,
Why drag India? Stop embarrassing us further now.
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Apr 10, 2020 08:48am
@Observer - You just proved the point that @Thomas has pointed out.
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Apr 10, 2020 08:51am
Why now, why not before, because Modi taught a hard lesson to Pakistan.
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Apr 10, 2020 08:55am
India has placed 10 million.
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Apr 10, 2020 08:55am
@Thomas, true.
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Apr 10, 2020 09:04am
yet another blow to the Asian Hitler
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Apr 10, 2020 09:06am
@Thomas, Did you read . India started it sbf they are the biggest contributor too.
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Apr 10, 2020 09:11am
@Observer, There must be Clarity!
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Apr 10, 2020 09:11am
@Thomas, we are proud of him and the support is reflected in respinse to his various calls to the nationals...
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Apr 10, 2020 09:13am
I think we should be more worried about IOK and pledge funds to IOK. Since IK is the spokesman of IOK. We should send atleast 10 Million Dollars through Hurriyat .
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Apr 10, 2020 09:13am
Smart move. As things stand, Pakistan may be in need of the Saarc fund more badly than any other country. This way Pakistan will end up receiving more money than it contributes.
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Apr 10, 2020 09:13am
Whichever way possible,good things should happen.
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Apr 10, 2020 09:17am
@Thomas, what are you talking about?
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Apr 10, 2020 09:21am
@Thomas, it seems like you are living in illusion
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Apr 10, 2020 09:27am
@Thomas, If I were you, I will suggest to all Christians living in India to migrate to Pakistan.
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Apr 10, 2020 09:29am
@Chris Dann, if it makes you happy be happy but 70 percent indians happy with Modi
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Apr 10, 2020 09:33am
Pakistan needs medicines from India, by joining SAARC initiative it can get those without asking India directly.
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Apr 10, 2020 09:33am
@Fastrack, really?
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Apr 10, 2020 09:34am
@Thomas, Really??
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Apr 10, 2020 09:35am
Now tell me who plays politics India or Pakistan?
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Apr 10, 2020 09:37am
Only India has capability to supply Hydroxychloroquine , late but correct decision by Pakistan. It will help save lives.
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Apr 10, 2020 09:44am
Well done India/Modi, finally your firm approach worked
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Apr 10, 2020 09:52am
Sour grapes!
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Apr 10, 2020 09:57am
Its ironic, if Pak needs medicine to save its people, then iron brother is of no help but arch enemy is the only one it can look to !
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Apr 10, 2020 09:58am
Less than SL contribution.
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Apr 10, 2020 09:58am
@Daanish, India is saarc
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Apr 10, 2020 09:58am
Modhiji strategy worked here..introspect once ,
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Apr 10, 2020 09:58am
Your $6 billion rescue package is deferred
So it is better to keep this $3 million to save fellow Citizens rather than spending like this
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Apr 10, 2020 09:59am
@Fastrack, PMIK is a blunder
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Apr 10, 2020 10:02am
Let's fight together this Crisis by displaying unity
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Apr 10, 2020 10:05am
Must appreciate my neighbor/ brothers, the way the defend there government.....though deep inside they also know that there is no comparison , in any field.
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Apr 10, 2020 10:08am
No surprise by Mr. Umran Khan. He took the turn as usual.
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Apr 10, 2020 10:08am
Another u-turn.
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Apr 10, 2020 10:08am
Now will try to take $6 million from the fund.
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Apr 10, 2020 10:11am
10m from India was peanuts. Indians should give that money to Pakistan . You know who the peanuts are thrown at.
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Apr 10, 2020 10:13am
@Justice, As mentioned on another article please find a better freelancing job than being a troll of BJP. The least you can do is keep your hate filled paid opinions to Indian news websites spreading sensationalism. You go on different articles on Dawn with one purpose agenda which is to spread negativity amongst Pakistani readers of Dawn. You've been caught red-handed!
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Apr 10, 2020 10:14am
SL pledges 5M and pakistan3M.
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Apr 10, 2020 10:17am
Excellent work by Modi..
Forcing Pakistan to contribute... or they would not get medicines.. Good job
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Apr 10, 2020 10:23am
Pakistan is contributing less than Sri Lanka.
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Apr 10, 2020 10:28am
If you want to find every nationality from South Asian and Neighbouring Countries , just visit slums of Karachi.
Those South Asians are not citizens of Pakistan.
There will be many nationalities people living in Slums of Karachi-Pakistan belonging to South Asian and neighbouring Countries...Karachi became over populated and over burdened city and handling such huge populations in pandemic days crises is not easy....So,when ever money is distributed for the betterment of people of South Asia :Please spare some money from SAARC FUND for slums of Karachi(Pakistan) which give shelter to nationalities from ALL South Asian and neighbouring Countries.
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Apr 10, 2020 10:29am
Show the money first.
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Apr 10, 2020 10:32am
Lost the significance.
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Apr 10, 2020 10:33am
It's good to give and take than just take.
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Apr 10, 2020 10:33am
@RAJA CHILL, Pakistan contribution is more than india in term of gdp .
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Apr 10, 2020 10:34am
Pakistan also need hydroxychloroquine, so this 3 million may be the signal that Pakistan request for medicines are coming.
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Apr 10, 2020 10:37am
Pakistan is yet to input 3 million on a condition, so that India is blocked.
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Apr 10, 2020 10:40am
Where is the money and from where PMIK is going to put the 3 million US dollars? Might take loan from China probably?
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Apr 10, 2020 10:40am
@Fastrack, Yeah, Let's see which nation will be the first one to lay claims on funds.
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Apr 10, 2020 10:42am
@Sachin, Sri Lankans have big heart.
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Apr 10, 2020 10:44am
Imran and Quereshi analysed the pros and cons for so long, before contributing. Is it the indian medicines that made the difference?
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Apr 10, 2020 10:44am
Even our small IT projects are above $3 million, implementing 60-80 projects at a time. $3 is not worth a news or counting.
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Apr 10, 2020 10:44am
Pakistan demand was valid that what would be the mechanism to use fund. As I understand Modi stolen the idea of Nepali premier who actually shared this with Modi but as usual Modi capitalized with his own name despite he has no idea whatsoever what to do and how to do
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Apr 10, 2020 10:46am
@Daanish, - Your country is the last one to donate, and you people are talking so big...I mean it seems your standard will never improves...
Modi is far far ahead of everyone...
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Apr 10, 2020 10:46am
Sri Lanka donated $5 million and you are bragging about 3 million by Pakistan
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Apr 10, 2020 10:49am
Too little, too late.
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Apr 10, 2020 10:51am
Feeling sorry for all those who are finding politics in this as well and they proudly say that they have big heart, pls introspect yourself.
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Apr 10, 2020 10:52am
@Fastrack, Peanuts.
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Apr 10, 2020 10:52am
@Thomas, 1. The fund is proposed by India and initiated by India with 10 million dollar.
2. All countries contributed in it ages ago. You are doing late. It's good but can be considered as face saving contribution.
3. It doesn't matter who is leader. Currently, Modi is coordinating with every nation. IK has no economic power to do so. It is not his fault. It is your country's incapability. Do hard work and change that.
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Apr 10, 2020 10:56am
Pakistan must have attended the SAARC meeting, it's a time to put aside all altercations and work for the betterment of the region. While pledging $3m is an aprrecaitive step from IK govt.
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Apr 10, 2020 11:02am
@Fastrack, even such a small country has given $5 million.Pakistan has contributed money just to ask for the control of whole money under a Pakistani official.
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Apr 10, 2020 11:04am
Finally out of sheer embarrassment Pakistan had to cough out 3m, Great job Modi, this is called strategy, you force your bankrupt neighbour to part with this amount just so that they feel relevant
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Apr 10, 2020 11:04am
Who gave you 3m dollar?
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Apr 10, 2020 11:09am
Finally understood
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Apr 10, 2020 11:11am
So you are giving 3 million and taking 100 million from the SAARC. Nice deal but you are not smart
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Apr 10, 2020 11:13am
@Pramod Kumar,
At last following India
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Apr 10, 2020 11:17am
Happy for the Pakistani people, at last their Government is being pragmatic
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Apr 10, 2020 11:17am
Good attempt to avoid regional isolation.
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Apr 10, 2020 11:18am
Dont know why this ' Fastrack ' guy is so excited about ...
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Apr 10, 2020 11:21am
@Fastrack, you are confused it isn't a master stroke but is an heart stroke given by Modi to incompetent IK.
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Apr 10, 2020 11:22am
@Desi jat, 'Why now, why not before, because Modi taught a hard lesson to Pakistan.'
Only. Lesson Modi taught is that Modi can dictate to the smaller nations, but never Pakistan, a regional power. Pakistan dictates its own terms to Modi as and when it wants.
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Apr 10, 2020 11:28am
so its is a wonderful news that Pakistan also joined into SAARC fund which Modi proposed and rolled out after rest of the countries already contributed , without getting its demands adhered to. Finally Pakistan learnt politics doesnot work everywhere. Good job.
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Apr 10, 2020 11:31am
@Zakir, Somebody has hit you very hard that you badly need HCQ and expertise.
Infact nobody asked to pay as a proportion of GDP.
Why did Afghanistan donate you? Appreciate the gesture.
Understanding the solemnity of rallying was missed by Pakistan. You raised the K- issue and clarity on modalities. As if you were the masters.
No limit to being shameless.
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Apr 10, 2020 11:34am
Pledging is NOT same as donating especially with such conditions!! All other countries donated, while Pakistan pledged.
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Apr 10, 2020 11:38am
TATA contributed $ 200 M to PM funds..
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Apr 10, 2020 11:43am
@RAJA CHILL, yesterday shoaib akhtar asked india to provide 10000 ventilators and a match between insia-pakistan to generate funds for pakistan.
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Apr 10, 2020 11:45am
@Zakir, pakistan is Asian tiger and superpower, we all know.
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Apr 10, 2020 11:47am
2 million USD is a peanut for a country like Pakistan. Pakistan should have contributed more than 5 million USD i.e. more than the Sri Lanka's contribution.
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Apr 10, 2020 11:51am
Can never beat India in anything
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Apr 10, 2020 11:53am
Very good , at last fell in line.
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Apr 10, 2020 11:57am
@Simba,
Another modi lullaby!
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Apr 10, 2020 12:14pm
Anybody who thinks that SAARC would be independent under a so called secretary is as innocent as a kitten.
$3M went into Modi's pocket
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Apr 10, 2020 12:16pm
All the deposits are with Indian Bank....
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Apr 10, 2020 12:18pm
By pledging $ 3 million to the fund Pakistan hopes to get $ 10 million back. A very crafty move . I have a feeling the coronavirus figures in Pakistan will shoot up quite dramatically in the near future for obvious reasons .
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Apr 10, 2020 12:27pm
@Fastrack, it is other way around. Pakistan itself got surprised that no other Saarc countries gave any importance to the "self supremacy and ego" and that's why after delaying so much, Pakistan decided to contribute finding no other way. Probably now your "visionary leader" IK got a cup of tea from someone and got up from his dream. Good luck.
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Apr 10, 2020 12:28pm
@Fastrack, Noble and timely?
Pakistan was the last one to contribute to this noble cause.
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Apr 10, 2020 12:43pm
This has come after IMF gave loan to Pakistan. Pakistan's contribution is less than Sri Lanka's and shows your economical condition.
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Apr 10, 2020 12:46pm
Better sense prevails or battle to be relevant in Saarc.
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Apr 10, 2020 12:51pm
$3m PLEDGE to access $20m. Good one.
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Apr 10, 2020 01:05pm
less the srilanka? a nuclear power 220 million population and lanka with 2.8 million
after opposing why now, bec saarc refused to give funds, and have fm level meeting?
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Apr 10, 2020 01:07pm
Finally this nation has woken up..Fund was establieshed on 15.03.2020 . it too paikistan 25 days to repond. Even Butan was reponisble enough .Sick
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Apr 10, 2020 01:10pm
@Fastrack, "..Masterstroke by Pakistan taking haters by surprise.."
Hate is the integral part of your character thus reflects in your every action. And as hate begets hate, how can you wish for love and compassion while spew venom at each opportunity you have, to do so or i must say, that you keep turning every occasion to further your hate agenda.. and beware that these fires of hate which you keep stoking, even while you are asleep, will consume you and millions others someday.
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Apr 10, 2020 01:11pm
It is less then what SriLanka has contributed.
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Apr 10, 2020 01:17pm
Modi makes the most stubborn fall in line. More power to you world leader.
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Apr 10, 2020 01:20pm
IK must continue as PM of Pakistan
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Apr 10, 2020 01:22pm
Great move by the P.T.I. administration in Islamabad, Islamic Republic of Pakistan to pledge U.S. dollars three million towards Saarc coronavirus fund in order to help the fight against the evergrowing and fastly expanding coronavirus pandemic.
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Apr 10, 2020 01:24pm
Pakistan's nemesis have proved that with or without Pakistan, SARRC will continue following Modi.
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Apr 10, 2020 01:25pm
Fall in line. Otherwise ....
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Apr 10, 2020 01:28pm
How did Pakistan turn the tables? It's a commitment to a fund - does Pakistan have the money to fund it will be embarrassed again when it will fall short of its promises?
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Apr 10, 2020 01:31pm
Now Pakisthan proves her eligibility to ask modalities and the fund utilisation .People of Pakisthan will always remember Modi.
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Apr 10, 2020 01:36pm
Looking at the photo above, where is Pakistan’s flag?
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Apr 10, 2020 01:37pm
Pakistan grudgingly agrees knowing they will be isolated otherwise. Pakistan does not know where to bring politics and where not. SAARC is not forum for bilateral issues.
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Apr 10, 2020 01:46pm
@Desi jat, well said,
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Apr 10, 2020 01:48pm
@Fastrack, You are happy to do it, then be happy forever.
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Apr 10, 2020 01:53pm
I hope the cheque does not bounce
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Apr 10, 2020 01:58pm
A desperate attempt to save face.
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Apr 10, 2020 02:01pm
Pakistan stands to gain $21m against an investment of just $3m. Smart move.
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Apr 10, 2020 02:02pm
Wonder why Pakistan took so long to take decisions, Pakistan likes to have their hands on the total funds.
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Apr 10, 2020 02:05pm
What took you 25 days, it shows your seriousness
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Apr 10, 2020 02:12pm
It is not 10 million . It is 10 billion. Read the articles carefully before you make any comment.
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Apr 10, 2020 02:15pm
Why so late
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Apr 10, 2020 02:15pm
So who is going to give that loan of 3M to Pakistan?
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Apr 10, 2020 02:15pm
@Fastrack, he..he..heard IK was collecting funds from ppl of Pakistan to contribute to saarc fund?
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Apr 10, 2020 02:16pm
@Fastrack, indeed.
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Apr 10, 2020 02:18pm
@Justice, Hey,we know what we are doing and we do not need your big nose in our internal issues.
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Apr 10, 2020 02:18pm
@Umesh, stay afraid.
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Apr 10, 2020 02:22pm
This is really embarrassing. How low can we go? One more u-turn? Why cant we stick to what we claim? Couldn't we just keep quite if we want to participate if we dont want to part of it, then why contribute?
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Apr 10, 2020 02:23pm
With all the huff and puff, Pakistani finally falls in line to Modi's initiative.
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Apr 10, 2020 02:26pm
Contribution is much less.
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Apr 10, 2020 02:40pm
This reminds me of one of my school days buddies, who used to very cleverly friend people, offer them snacks and drinks, specially on long travels, and then eat the hell out of their pockets for the remainder of their journeys.
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Apr 10, 2020 02:53pm
Poor Pakistan had to scramble for money and then contribute.Running a broke economy and Modi raised this fund.Image issue for poor Imran Khan
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Apr 10, 2020 03:07pm
Beggar Imran's Master plan. Giving 3m and will bag 100m.
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Apr 10, 2020 03:18pm
Hope this will save IK from further international embarrassment.
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Apr 10, 2020 03:29pm
Still fighting
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Apr 10, 2020 03:30pm
Better late then never , any how welcome move
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Apr 10, 2020 03:50pm
How come this is a masterstroke and embarrassing Modi...Pakistan is the last country to contribute...it looks more like doing it under pressure rather than taking an initiative...it is more like a follower act instead of a leader....
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Apr 10, 2020 03:52pm
Before being knocked out from the forum caught the last boat to sail ,it means Modi initiated forum IK couldnot participate but joined lately due to "missing the bus" syndrome.SAARC leaders feel IK 's ego and inferiority complex well.
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Apr 10, 2020 04:05pm
Sri Lanka is war devasted country could contribute 5m ,so called nuclear arsenal country mere 3m but talk like superpower,is it to save your face or flow with the stream
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Apr 10, 2020 04:40pm
Be careful. Pakistan will contribute $3 million and claim $10 million in assistance. It is not a secret.
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Apr 10, 2020 04:42pm
@Fastrack, what is 'two steps ahead' when all other countries contributed before Pakistan
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Apr 10, 2020 04:53pm
@Zakir, yes true
your gdp is so low that any contribution seems high to you
stop hating start working and studying real subjects and maybe there will be progress
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Apr 10, 2020 04:56pm
@Malik, so you are on the inside and know this idea came from Nepal?
you guys are not objective and thats the problem
if an idea is good it is good, even if it comes from someone you don't like
your biased eyes cannot see what the world knows- that this is Modi's idea
so keep living in fool's paradise
this lack of clarity, and objectivity does not work in life
reflect why one country is so behind while another provides medicines to the world
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Apr 10, 2020 04:59pm
@Fastrack, wat was the surprise? U had no money now u got loan from adb of 50 millions and u give 3 millions from this
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Apr 10, 2020 05:03pm
@Fastrack, read the article.
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Apr 10, 2020 05:05pm
@Justice, Actually I think $10m from a self proclaimed multi trillion dollar economy is a joke.
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Apr 10, 2020 05:06pm
First, they were questioning the handling of funds, now just for face-saving contributing.
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Apr 10, 2020 05:07pm
Pakistan needed some critical medicines. Now it can get through this SAARC contribution otherwise it would have not got.
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Apr 10, 2020 05:08pm
Pledge $3 million and take out $5 million. Nice idea.
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Apr 10, 2020 05:18pm
Pakistan will take $30m in return be aware.
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Apr 10, 2020 05:20pm
China gave money so pakistan deposited
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Apr 10, 2020 05:21pm
Modi makes decision, Imran Khan has to obey
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Apr 10, 2020 05:38pm
It comes after world shaming. A face saving gesture Only after humiliation
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Apr 10, 2020 05:43pm
@Zak, Pakistan was a great nation. But it is now on its knees because of some people and policies. Please learn to see things in the right perspective, feel things the way they are, and just do not hallucinate. Pakistan is almost powerless at this time.
Frankly, Pakistan is overall weak - economically, financially, and industrially. Its leadership speaks volumes of lack of experience, incompetence with a clueless U-turn messiah at the top. But you selected him. That is the only good for now.
You may be happy outwardly or just paid to do the job. But please do not sing those songs of being a regional power. There is no power here. It is a matter of survival, survival from COVID-19 and much more.
To make a nation great, it will take much-concerted effort, time and hard work together with a great many sacrifices! Remember, all along, you are in your own league only.
Thank you, Zak for reading it.
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Apr 10, 2020 05:44pm
At last good sense prevailed
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Apr 10, 2020 05:57pm
Too little and too late. Why was our Pakistan snoozing all this time. For humanity sake and for our people sake, can we leave politics aside for once.
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Apr 10, 2020 06:00pm
Took so many days to announce paltry sum of 3M? OK show us the money and source a where did you loan this?
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Apr 10, 2020 06:00pm
Sounds like the tube light finally got lit.
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Apr 10, 2020 06:01pm
@Pakistani, Exactly. Well said.
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Apr 10, 2020 06:02pm
Better listen to Modi or else....
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Apr 10, 2020 06:23pm
Late but good decision to help humanity. Pakistan should have contributed more than Bangladesh and other countries. Although we all know Pakistan is in a poor state of economy and this shows Pakistan remains behind Sri Lanka and Bangladesh not just in cricket but also in economy.
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Apr 10, 2020 06:30pm
Too late..........Pakistan has shown its cards.
It tried to play political games at the expense of COVID19 pandemic to score cheap political points but failed miserably. Thus the u-turn.
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Apr 10, 2020 06:39pm
@PrakashG, You must be a day time comedian brother. What is $22.5 million going to do in a region of well over 1.5 billion people? You guys need the money more than anyone else. Spend this $10 million on yourself and stop turning SAARC into another ICC.
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Apr 10, 2020 06:46pm
@Dalai lama, who gave you$3m. China I guess.
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Apr 10, 2020 06:47pm
Pakistan action is late like fluorescent light . The actions speaks seriousness of the leadership to the humanity.
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Apr 10, 2020 06:50pm
@Pawan, No chance.
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Apr 10, 2020 06:53pm
Sri Lanka contributes more than Pakistan. Seems Sri Lanka is more wealthy than Pakistan.
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Apr 10, 2020 06:58pm
Shouldn't have pledged more than $0.001 million
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Apr 10, 2020 07:03pm
Good step
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Apr 10, 2020 07:13pm
Its more like a face saving gesture.
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Apr 10, 2020 07:27pm
Face saving efforts at last by IK.
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Apr 10, 2020 07:35pm
@Thomas, May be you are more embarrassed to post with your own name. Just paid meager $3 million, and talking as if you have done a big favor on the entire humanity.
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Apr 10, 2020 07:38pm
What??? Paying just $3million is a national news in Pakistan! And read the Pakistani comments below to have a good laugh. These people are from some other planet for sure.
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Apr 10, 2020 07:41pm
Virat Kohli pays more than that as income tax.
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Apr 10, 2020 08:02pm
It's right way to spend money on the welfare of poor. Hope the money lands in the hands of most deserving.
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Apr 10, 2020 08:07pm
I bet the cheque will bounce
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Apr 10, 2020 08:16pm
We we have to borrow this 3 million from IMF?
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Apr 10, 2020 08:17pm
We could not even match little Sri Lanka who pledged 5 Million?
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Apr 10, 2020 08:27pm
I thought Pakistan didn't want to be a part of the SAARC initiative, what happened? Another U turn?
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Apr 10, 2020 08:28pm
SAARC Covid-19 Emergency Fund is meant to help all Southeast Asia to fight the virus. By politicizing the fund Pakistan has looked like a little disgruntled child who cannot have its own say and looks for every opportunity to make its point. Time to grow up and behave like an adult rather than indulge in politics
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Apr 10, 2020 08:47pm
What about KYC compliance, did Pakistan file these papers with the money.
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Apr 10, 2020 09:04pm
I was hoping that we would manage to get funds w/o contributing. In any case, let's get them back and some more in relief from them now.
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Apr 10, 2020 09:05pm
@Neo,
" Actually I think $10m from a self proclaimed multi trillion dollar economy is a joke."
May be visiting IMF, world bank websites will help you see things as they are.
You should at least see those sites because your country is a well known beggar there.
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Apr 10, 2020 09:23pm
Very good decision. COVID 19 is problem against humanity. We must fight it together.
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Apr 10, 2020 09:26pm
Something is better than nothing. But Pakistan should have pledged at least 8 million.
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Apr 10, 2020 09:52pm
Pakistan has committed not put cash in the fund. First let see( if) when cash goes in. Likely it will not paid.
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Apr 10, 2020 09:59pm
Wow ! Surprised...?
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Apr 10, 2020 10:06pm
@Fastrack, you say kudos when Pakistan didn't donated and you praise when they pay to save their face. Do u have a stand first?
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Apr 10, 2020 10:06pm
Time and again Imran Khan has been pushed to back foot by Modi.
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Apr 10, 2020 10:22pm
Believe me we have faced many govts but no other were racist like this Govt ...
This govt works on provincial differences , and everyone knows to whom it ignores
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Apr 10, 2020 10:27pm
Pakistanis get all worked up for the strangest things these days. What was it in this news that make you somehow claim victory over India. Are we reading the same news??
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Apr 10, 2020 10:40pm
@Nand, it hiding. See carefully.
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Apr 10, 2020 10:43pm
@Fastrack, do you really take these as victories... we have massive debt, a very poor economy and a completely incompetent pm... India has no debts, massive reserves and a booming economy, but I am sure we are the winners because we sent a minister to a leaders meeting.
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Apr 10, 2020 10:48pm
Role of useless giant India?
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Apr 10, 2020 10:56pm
I appreciate Pakistan move by contributing 3M USD,
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Apr 10, 2020 11:23pm
Sri Lanka contributed more than pakistan
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Apr 10, 2020 11:42pm
@Fastrack, and what is that master stroke. Pakistan is the last country. You are not even second big donor in SAARC countries .
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Apr 10, 2020 11:43pm
@Jjacky, to the man calling pakistan asian tiger , are there any tigers in pakistan left
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Apr 10, 2020 11:45pm
Modi can get anyone in line
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Apr 10, 2020 11:58pm
@AreyouforReal, you probably have been looking at websites that pamper your pride. People in West are furious over India taking aid for poverty while running a space program. So who is beggar. And the fact remains that $10 m dollars from a self proclaimed trillion dollar economy is a joke.
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Apr 11, 2020 12:01am
@AreyouforReal, Its seems all jobless Indians are here.
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Apr 11, 2020 12:08am
@Fastrack, only pledge funds has not been deposited yet.
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Apr 11, 2020 12:11am
India and Pakistan should keep the money they have pledged as both will need it more.
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Apr 11, 2020 12:11am
@anil sahu, The percentage is 84 .
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Apr 11, 2020 12:16am
@Dalai lama, easy to guess... it was China or Saudi or UAE or America
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Apr 11, 2020 12:18am
@AreyouforReal, India is a 3 trllion economy. if you will open your eyes . India has 10 tonnes supply to SL. India is setting up labs in Nepal , Bhutan for testing and providing them free testing kits. India is providing HydroxyChloroquinn to all the SAARC country including your country.
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Apr 11, 2020 12:21am
@ayesha, apparently ignorance is a bliss.
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Apr 11, 2020 12:26am
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, you must be hallucinating to manage funds without contributing. Get some sense!
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Apr 11, 2020 12:27am
@Sat , See this is the Hindutva mentality speaking from the core now! There is no such things as a the worlds largest democracy it is just Hindu RSS Run India and its barbarity towards minorities shame on you! You are well and truly an RSS terrorist state committing pogroms against minorities destroying masjids through your RSS Goons Wearing motor bike helmets so the cowards cannot be recognized!
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Apr 11, 2020 12:29am
So, tiny Sri Lanka contributes more than Pakistan? Sounds about right...also, nice way to take ones sweet time to get serious!
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Apr 11, 2020 12:53am
@Justice, SAARC is nothing but a joke. Made my day.
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Apr 11, 2020 02:47am
After so much of dilly-dallying this is coming. A pledge is always good.
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Apr 11, 2020 02:51am
Something is better than nothing !
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Apr 11, 2020 03:01am
Actually now it is clear in SAARC SL is on second spot in ‘general say’ while Pakistan has now moved to second spot.
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Apr 11, 2020 03:41am
@Fastrack, Sending a rep and puncturing Mr. Modi's ego is just nay saying. The million dollar question is...Does Pakistan Government (not the people) have 3M USD to help others? The other day, I read the foreign currency reserves have gone down to 11 B and I believe 7-8 B is required by Pakistan to meet three- four weeks of imports. My numbers may not be accurate, but, I am trying to paint a picture. Where will the 3M come from?
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Apr 11, 2020 03:47am
With participation you can now advocate better modalities on use of the fund.
SAARC is the brain child of late BD president Get. Ziaur Rahman and not PM Modi.
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Apr 11, 2020 03:58am
@Fastrack, really, what a pathetic politics in need of difficult time!
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Apr 11, 2020 05:05am
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, Shame!!
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Apr 11, 2020 05:48am
'Pledge' 3 million, withdraw 10 million. That's the plan.
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Apr 11, 2020 06:03am
We know 3m$ dollars is heavy for Pakistan in current financial conditions
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Apr 11, 2020 06:04am
Imran Khan is an incompetent leader who don't know the abc of diplomacy
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Apr 11, 2020 06:15am
This is the best initiative to work together for the regional cooperation and connectivity. Now Pakistan seems at his best position to remain active on every international platform, this will furture enhance Pakistan image globally. Now a time is come when both India and Pakistan should converge thier interest to combat the epidemic.
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Apr 11, 2020 06:48am
Why so much fuss????? India donated 10 million .
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Apr 11, 2020 06:59am
@Thomas, I don't agree with modi most of times but here he is great as a leader, sorry you felt what you feel but leave politics here this is a pendemic have some sense.
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Apr 11, 2020 07:08am
Too little too late.
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Apr 11, 2020 07:11am
Pakistan is late for everything ...from announcing lockdown to making contribution to SAARC fund . The Guardian UK says Pakistan has a dysfunctional Government .
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Apr 11, 2020 07:20am
Pledge is one thing; delivering is another!
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Apr 11, 2020 07:22am
@Justice, India is a very large country and it has obligations to its citizens too!
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Apr 11, 2020 08:10am
Pakistan FO forgot that even for medical treatment it's citizens are coming to India. Politics is good but destroying it's own citizen for politics is bad. Now the question is 'does Pakistan has that much of money for medical treatment for it's citizen'?
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Apr 11, 2020 09:26am
This U turn was obvious by IK. India exported medicines to all neighbors who attended the last medicine and asked for assistance. Pakistan missed it. They don't want to repeat it in the next meetings, hence pledging sone money.
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Apr 11, 2020 10:35am
@Dr. Dummy,
Excellent Reply to Mr. Zak...hats off Sir...
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Apr 11, 2020 11:22am
@Truthwins, India has it own internal fight against Covid 19 to take care of where it is investing billions. In addition to the $ 10 million India is assisting SAARC countries with medicines and other equipment needed to fight the pandemic.
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Apr 11, 2020 11:30am
man Pakistan doesn't need any aid from world bank if it has 3 million to spare for the fund! absolutely no strategy here except fear of "missing out"!!!
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Apr 11, 2020 11:48am
@Malik, You are kidding yourself. The monies pooled by the SAARC countries are already being utilized by Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Modi was very clear about what the money was meant for right from the start. The medicines, test kits and PPE being supplied by India to these countries is in addition to the SAARC fund.
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Apr 11, 2020 01:14pm
Pledge 3 million and will take 5 million from total SAARC fund. Profitable business.
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Apr 11, 2020 06:16pm
@Rational, Any shame Dr. Saliva had, he donated to charity.
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Apr 11, 2020 09:13pm
Thanks to all the nations of the subcontinent.
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