Chinese Defence Ministry donates $100,000 to affectees
Staff Report

ISLAMABAD—China’s Ministry of Defense has donated US dollar 100,000 in cash in emergency humanitarian aid to Pakistan for the rescue operations and reconstruction efforts in the aftermath of the disaster.
This is in addition to $6.2 million emergency aid already announced by the Chinese government. A senior Chinese official told newsmen here Tuesday that the Chinese government and the people are prepared to offer more aid to help their Pakistani friends, in hour of their trial and tribulation.
All the relevant departments have been advised to extend all possible assistance to the earthquake’s victims on emergency basis.
Chinese top leadership President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao are personally taking care of the relief support, that need to be provided to Pakistan on urgent basis. Special aircraft will be taking relief goods to Pakistan almost on daily basis during the next few days.
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao held special meeting with Pakistan’s ambassador Salman Bashir on Monday to know latest developments, following the massive earthquake.
Wen said the disaster has touched the hearts of the Chinese people. “We are willing to provide all possible assistance for the disaster relief and reconstruction efforts in Pakistan,” he added.
China sent its second batch of relief materials to earthquake-hit areas in Pakistan Monday. A total of 1 million US dollars in cash has already been remitted to Pakistan.
“Being the time-tested and all-weather friend, China stands by their Pakistani friends at this present difficult time,” said Chinese Vice commerce minister Wei Jian Guo in a statement issued here. He said, Pakistan is our great friend and very close neighbour. “We consider the tragedy faced by the people of Pakistan as our own tragedy.” China Cross Society announced donation of $100,000 for the Earthquake’s victims in Pakistan.