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A-Tuwairqi Groups offer Rs.10 million for tremor victims
A-Tuwariqi group of companies Saudi Arabia have expressed deep sense of grief and condolences to the families of victims of disastrous earthquake that struck the country recently. The groups announced donation of Rs.10 million towards President Relief Fund, says a press release.
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world bank donates $20 million in aid](http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=10000087&sid=a.f2YpctOsOA&refer=top_world_news)
Oct. 9 (Bloomberg) – The World Bank will offer $20 million of aid to Pakistan after yesterday’s magnitude 7.6 earthquake, Bank President Paul Wolfowitz said.
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**King Abdullah of Saudi sends urgent aid to Pakistan **
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud ordered Sunday the specialized Saudi bodies to immediately start dispatching urgent relief and aid supplies to Pakistan following the devastating earthquake it suffered on saturday. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported that King Abdullah demanded the operation of an aid bridge of Saudi planes to Pakistan to supply urgent aid in terms of doctors and medical personnel, medication, tents, blankets and food for the affected people. It added that this reflects Saudi Arabia’s concern for Muslims worldwide and is hoped to reduce the suffering and pain of those affected by the quake. At least 30,000 people were killed in the quake that hit north Pakistan, India and Afghanistan, which also demolished some villages in Kashmir. The quake was described as the biggest disaster in Pakistan’s history.
http://www.kuna.net.kw/Home/Story.aspx?Language=en&DSNO=776967
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Red Crescent Appeal.
http://www.ifrc.org/cgi/pdf_appeals.pl?rpts05/SAeq08100501.pdf
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Karzai, Prince Walid phone Musharraf
Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai Sunday talked to President Pervez Musharraf on telephone and said that the hearts of people of Afghanistan beat with the hearts of their Pakistani brethren in this hour of crisis. The Afghan President said that his government was sending four MI-17 helicopters to carry out relief and rescue work besides a huge consignment of dry fruits. President Pervez Musharraf expressed his profound thanks for the sentiments expressed by the Afghan President. He recalled the centuries old brotherly relations between people of both countries. Saudi business tycoon and member of Saudi Royal family Prince Walid bin Talal also offered assistance to Pakistan. The Saudi Prince telephoned President General Pervez Musharraf on Sunday evening and said, his heart went out on hearing the news of the catastrophe. “I am ready to provide whatever assistance Pakistan needs.” President Musharraf thanked the Saudi Prince for his offer and kindness.
Meanwhile, Iranian President Mehmood Ahmadinijad has expressed his deep condolences over the loss of human lives following the Saturday’s earthquake with President General Pervez Musharraf. According to Kuwaiti news agency, in a statement issued by presidential office, the Iranian president on behalf of the Iranian government and people expressed solidarity with the earthquake-affected families and also prayed for early recovery of the injured. The Iranian president also offered relief support to Pakistan for earthquake affectees at this critical juncture.
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As promised, plane load, after plane load of aid is arriving from one Muslim country after another.
Four C 130s from Turkey arrive to take part in relief operation
Four C 130 aircraft from Turkey carrying upto 100 armymen, civilians and para-medics have arrived here Sunday to take part in the rescue operation for the earthquake victims. Planes were also carrying medical teams, relief goods, ambulances, sniffing dogs and other necessities of life, Asip Kaya, Deputy Chief of Turkish Mission in Islamabad told APP. He said rescue teams which were equipped with latest technology would immediately be dispatched to Muzaffarabad to carry out relief operation for their Pakistani brothers.
28-member UAE relief and rescue team arrives
28-member well trained UAE team to carry out relief and rescue operation in calamity hit areas arrived here Sunday afternoon. An official of UAE Defence Ministry Colonel (Retd) Khalid Suleman who is accompanying the team told APP at Chaklala air base the team comprising Police officials and engineers were capable of handling such situations. He said that UAE was sending relief goods to Pakistan. “Today, at least three cargo planes will reach Islamabad carrying medicine, food items, tents and blankets.” He said, we are also buying food items from the local market for the affecttees. Meanwhile, a team of Chinese relief and rescue workers has also arrived.
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Iran despatches relief assistance
Islamic Republic of Iran, in order to provide assistance to those affected by the earthquake in Pakistan, has dispatched, in the first stage, foodstuff, blankets, tents, medicines etc. through two aircrafts. According to Iranian mission in Pakistan, the relief assistance is being sent in the wake of occurrence of huge earthquake in Pakistan which regrettably has led to the death and wounding of tens of thousand of people. The Government institutions and officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran stationed throughout Pakistan have offered condolences on the sorrowful tragedy to the nation and Government of Pakistan. While expressing sympathy with the Muslim nation of Pakistan, they pray to Almighty Allah to bless the souls of the victims, and patience and recompense for the survivors. The Embassy of Iran, based an its human and religious obligations, considers itself as sharing this national grief of the brotherly country of Pakistan, and will dispatch its relief assistance to the best of its ability at the very first opportunity to the quake-hit regions.
Abdullah orders to set up air bridge with Pakistan
According to the Saudi Ambassador Mr. Ali Asseri, the custodian of the two holy mosques King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz has ordered that an air bridge be established with Pakistan to ensure a continual supply of relief goods including ambulances, tents, medicines, clothes and other items that may be required.
It has also been announced by the Saudi Embassy that a team of Saudi experts is arriving in Islamabad today to co-ordinate with their Pakistani counterparts to ensure an expeditious dispatch of the relief goods to the victims of the earthquake. The statement of the Saudi Embassy further states that the leadership, the government and the people of Saudi Arabia are fully committed to doing whatever may be possible to alleviate the sufferings of the victims of this massive calamity.
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More condolences - from the Sultans of Brunei and Oman.
His Majesty sends his condolences to President of Pakistan
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has consented to send his condolences to His Excellency General Pervez Musharraf, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan following the loss of lifes caused by a recent earthquake in Pakistan. In the message, His Majesty was very saddened to learn of the loss of life and damage caused by the earthquake. His Majesty and His Family as well as the people of Brunei Darussalam, sent their deepest condolences to His Excellency General Pervez Musharraf and the people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, especially to the bereaved families of the victims. His Majesty prayed that Allah the Almighty would grant His Excellency and the people of Pakistan the strength to overcome this difficult period with the blessings of the Holy Month of Ramandan.
http://www.brunei.gov.bn/hotnews/1005/10/HM_Pakistan.htm
His Majesty condoles with Musharraf and Kalam
His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has sent a cable of condolences to Pervez Musharraf, president of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, on the victims of the earthquake which has hit parts of Pakistan. HIS Majesty the Sultan has also sent a similar cable to Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam expressing grief over the earthquake tragedy.
http://www.timesofoman.com/newsdetails.asp?newsid=20679&pn=local
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**Pakistan sets aside over US$80 million for quake victims, declares three-day mourning **
The Pakistani government has decided to set aside 5 billion rupees (about 83.3 million U.S. dollars) to help the country’s quake victims, according to local press reports Sunday. Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz Sunday presided over a special emergency cabinet meeting in Islamabad to discuss the situation after the 7.6 magnitude earthquake on Saturday. The cabinet also decided to donate one month’s salary of the ministers to the relief fund. Cabinet members proposed several measures to meet the situation including imposition of emergency in the country but the prime minister declined the proposal. The government announced a three-day mourning following the massive death and destruction caused by the earthquake. Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz taking notice of massive destruction in northern areas of the country directed the relief agencies and workers to focus on these areas. He also directed for restoration of road access to the northern areas. The cabinet also decided to meet daily during the crisis situation.
**Pakistan declares three days of mourning for quake victims **
Pakistan on Sunday declared three days of national mourning for the victims of Saturday’s devastating earthquake that has killed more than 19,000 people so far. Interior Minister Aftab Sherpao told a news conference here that a three-day nationwide mourning has been declared from Sunday. He said the death toll had risen to at least 19,136 people, with 42,397 others injured in the powerful earthquake centered in Pakistani-controlled Kashmir. “Casualties are increasing by the hour,” he added.
Meanwhile, President Pervez Musharraf Sunday called for international assistance in coping with the major earthquake. “We do seek international assistance, we have enough manpower but we need financial support so that we may utilize in a required way to cope with the tragedy,” Musharraf said. He also said that there is a need for large supplies of medicines, tents and cargo helicopters to reach out to the people in far-flung and cut-off areas.
http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/200510/10/eng20051010_213508.html
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**MERCY Malaysia On Standby To Aid Earthquake Victims **
MERCY Malaysia is on standby to deploy members of its Emergency Medical Relief and Rapid Assessment and Logistics teams to Pakistan in aid of the communities hit by Saturday’s earthquake. Its vice-president Dr Mohamed Ikram Mohamed Saleh said they were currently making arrangements on the deployment in the next day or two and already had their medical supplies and all necessary mission items ready to go. "Thus, MERCY Malaysia is appealing for public support in the form of cash and cheques for further deployment of relief teams to affected areas. “Sending donations in kind to this region is not cost-effective due to the many logistical constraints and problems. These are costs that could be better spent in providing relief to the communities there. The best way is for the public to donate in cash, where we can efficiently convert it into medicine and necessary items,” he said in a statement here Sunday.
Cheque contributions can be made out to MERCY Humanitarian Fund, and donations can also be deposited directly into MERCY Malaysia Maybank Account No. 5621 7950 4126. All donations to the MERCY Humanitarian Fund are tax exempted.
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Thank you Malaysia - your help is very generous, and much appreciated. :k:
Malaysia Sends 50-member Search & Rescue Team To Pakistan
Malaysia will send a 50-member search and rescue team Monday to Pakistan where an earthquake has killed more than 20,000 people. The team, comprising representatives of various agencies and non-governmental organisations, will be in Pakistan for two weeks, said a statement from the National Security Division of the Prime Minister’s Department. The team is scheduled to leave in two C130 aircraft of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) from the Subang airbase, it said, adding that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is expected to send off the team at the airbase. The statement said the team will comprise three officers of the National Security Division, 25 officers and personnel of the SMART (Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team), six medical officers from Kuala Lumpur Hospital, five medical officers from the Malaysian Red Crescent Society, seven members of the medical relief society, MERCY Malaysia, and four journalists.
The statement also said that the government would contribute US$1 million to the Pakistani government as aid for the victims of the earthquake. “The governments of India and Afghanistan have also been informed of Malaysia’s preparedness to provide assistance on humanitarian grounds to the victims of the quake in those countries,” the statement said. The 7.6 magnitude quake was centred in the forested mountains of Pakistani Kashmir, and violently jolted large parts of the north as well as parts of neighbouring Afghanistan and India. India has reported a death toll of 600.
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According to this news piece Egypt](http://dailymailnews.com/200510/09/news/dmheadlinepage09.html) has also offered all out support to Pakistan for the relief effort.
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In the single largest donation so far of any country - in fact an amount that is more than all others countries combined in total.
State of Kuwait donates USD 100 million in aid for quake-shaken Pakistan.
http://www.kuna.net.kw/Home/Story.aspx?Language=en&DSNO=777931
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Muslim countries which have so far offered aid to Pakistan.
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/\/\/\Too small list.
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Thank you Kuwait. :k: :k:
**Kuwait donates USD 100 million for quake victims in Pakistan **
Kuwait is donating USD 100 million for earthquake victims in Pakistan, Minister of Information Anas al-Rushaid told KUNA on Monday, following a regular cabinet meeting here. The cabinet, he said, “has decided to donate USD 100 million to Pakistan in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake which has taken the lives of thousands of people.” “We share with the Pakistani people their acute tragedy and Kuwait as customary is at the forefront of those extending a helping hand in situations such as this,” he said. Half of the donated amount will go for immediate relief aid, via such intermediaries as the Kuwaiti Red Crescent Society and regional and international organizations, explained a cabinet statement. The other half of the donated amount will be allocated to the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, whose task will be to use it to fund reconstruction projects in quake-stricken areas, it added.
http://www.kuna.net.kw/Home/Story.aspx?Language=en&DSNO=777950
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More help from Azerbaidjan.
AZERBAIJANI PHYSICIANS TO HELP QUAKE VICTIMS IN PAKISTAN
A group of Azerbaijani physicians has left for Pakistan to help the large scale quake victims, AzerTAj refers to the Health Ministry press service. This group contains 15 high qualified doctors of various fields. Alongside with the doctors our country has sent to Pakistan medicines.
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On top of the help the material help they have already provided, now there are additional monetary offers from Malaysia.
Malaysia offers $1 mln aid to Pakistan](http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2005-10/10/content_3602594.htm)
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Jordan and Yemen have now either pledged or already sent aid.
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Now, another $100 million from another brotherly state - UAE. :k: :k:
$100m UAE aid
11 October 2005
ABU DHABI — The President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has ordered provision of $100 million as an urgent relief to the victims of the earthquake, which hit Pakistan.