Re: Norway wipes out almost half of Pakistan's debt to Norway
of course while additional aid specially for earthquake rehab is much needed, this form of leniency is also very practical and worthwile. and like Maddy said above, the money meant to repay debt can thus be used for rebuilding projects.
And as far as corruption by the govt in rehab projects and funds is concerned, in such a case i wouldnt want to invest any trust in any of the country's NGOs either-it often seems their financial functionings are beyond any audit or control.