Pak Floods Aid
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Pak refuses to accept flood aid directly from India
Government sources have told NDTV that Pakistan has refused to accept flood aid directly from India. Islamabad wants the aid routed through the United Nations. Government sources indicate that the $5 million in aid will be sent to the UN. The UN has said an estimated eight million people continued to be in need of humanitarian aid while nearly five...
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Pakistani Taliban hint at attacks on aid workers
The Taliban hinted they may launch attacks against foreigners helping Pakistan respond to the worst floods in the country's history, saying their presence was "unacceptable." The U.N. said it would not be deterred by violent threats. The militant group has attacked aid workers in the country before, and an outbreak of violence could complicate a r...
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Jolie donates more for Pak floods than Zardari
Hollywood star Angelina Jolie has contributed $100,000 (about Pakistani 8.5 million rupees) for flood ravaged Pakistan, a move that surpasses President Asif Ali Zardari's five million rupees donation and the help extended by most other politicians.Some leaders have refused to disclose their contribution to the relief effort and claimed that their d...
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Pak refuses to accept flood aid directly from India
Government sources have told NDTV that Pakistan has refused to accept flood aid directly from India. Islamabad wants the aid routed through the United Nations. Government sources indicate that the $5 million in aid will be sent to the UN. The UN has said an estimated eight million people continued to be in need of humanitarian aid while nearly five...
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Pakistani Taliban hint at attacks on aid workers
The Taliban hinted they may launch attacks against foreigners helping Pakistan respond to the worst floods in the country's history, saying their presence was "unacceptable." The U.N. said it would not be deterred by violent threats. The militant group has attacked aid workers in the country before, and an outbreak of violence could complicate a r...
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Jolie donates more for Pak floods than Zardari
Hollywood star Angelina Jolie has contributed $100,000 (about Pakistani 8.5 million rupees) for flood ravaged Pakistan, a move that surpasses President Asif Ali Zardari's five million rupees donation and the help extended by most other politicians.Some leaders have refused to disclose their contribution to the relief effort and claimed that their d...
