Singapore pledges $50,000 aid for Pakistan's flood victims

Singapore on Friday pledged $50,000 humanitarian assistance for the victims of flash floods in Pakistan, the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) reported. “The Singapore Government will contribute $50,000 as seed money to support the Singapore Red Cross (SRC)’s public fundraising efforts towards the humanitarian crisis, caused by floods in Pakistan,” Singapore Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The contribution by the Singapore government will supplement the SRC’s pledge of $50,000 to support the immediate needs of affected communities, it added. The Singapore foreign ministry also conveyed deepest condolences to the families of the victims of the floods. Pakistan Embassy in Singapore said in a statement that the contribution by the Singapore government reflected Singapore’s solidarity with the people of Pakistan during this difficult time. It will support ongoing relief and recovery efforts to assist families and communities impacted by the floods, according to a press release by Pakistan embassy in Singapore. The Singapore Red Cross launched its fund-raising appeal last week to support those in Pakistan impacted by the mid-August monsoon floods. It also committed $39,000 to support humanitarian efforts in Pakistan and the contribution by the Singapore government will supplement this pledge. Pakistan is currently grappling with devastating torrential rains and flash floods that have claimed over 900 lives, submerged infrastructure, and left thousands homeless. In light of the worsening humanitarian crisis, foreign aid pledges have begun to pour in from the UK, the European Union, and other countries and international blocs.

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