ADB announces $3mln emergency grant for flood-hit Pakistan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a $3 billion emergency grant to support Pakistan in dealing with the devastating floods that have displaced millions and caused widespread destruction across the country.

According to details released on Friday, ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa approved the package, describing it as a vital lifeline for Pakistan during one of its most challenging humanitarian crises in recent history.

This major relief measure follows international aid pledges made earlier this week.

On Wednesday, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation committed $1 million in assistance for flood victims.

The support will be channeled through the World Health Organization (WHO), which will use the funds to provide medical aid for nearly 465,000 people in 33 flood-affected districts across all four provinces.

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WHO’s Pakistan representative Dr. Daping Luo expressed gratitude for the timely contribution and reaffirmed WHO’s commitment to safeguarding lives.

He warned that intensifying climate change-driven monsoon rains had dramatically increased the frequency and severity of natural disasters in Pakistan.

Among all provinces, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has suffered the most widespread damage.

The $3 billion ADB package, combined with other international relief efforts, is expected to play a crucial role in providing immediate humanitarian support and rebuilding critical infrastructure in flood-ravaged regions.