Dec 8

Pakistan establishes Afghanistan relief fund

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday established a fund namely ‘Afghanistan Relief Fund’ to provide humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan. According to a notification issued by the Finance Division, all proceeds on account of ‘Afghanistan Relief Fund’ and payment into the aforesaid fund will be received at all branches of State Bank of Pakistan, all treasuries and branches […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Pakistan donates 50,000MT wheat to Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Monday approved a donation of 50,000 metric tons of wheat to Afghanistan. The Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Division (EAD) Omar Ayub Khan chaired the ECC meeting and took several important decisions. Federal Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar, Abdul Razak Dawood Advisor to Prime Minister […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Pakistan allows Indian wheat, medicine to Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has granted approval for transportation of 50,000 metric tons of wheat and medicine from India to Afghanistan, citing the goodwill and exceptional humanitarian gesture. The transportation of wheat and life-saving medicine was allowed from India via the Wagah Border, a statement said on Wednesday. “As a goodwill gesture towards the brotherly Afghan people, […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz