NEW DELHI, Oct 27: India said on Thursday it had offered an assistance of $25 million to Pakistan for relief and rehabilitation of earthquake victims. An Indian foreign ministry spokesman said the commitment was made by Junior Indian Minister Oscar Fernandes in Geneva on Wednesday. Mr Fernandes represented India at a meeting for earthquake relief to Pakistan organized by the UN Office of the Coordinator for Humanitarian Affairs at Geneva.

“The government of Pakistan would be welcome to use this contribution for rebuilding homes and rehabilitating people, reconstructing the infrastructure and restoring essential services,” the spokesman said.

“It may also procure supplies of building material such as cement, steel and other items from India. The Indian technology for prefabricated earthquake resistant shelters will also be made available for Pakistan.”