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Pakistans role as a frontline US ally in the struggle against the Taliban has made it a priority for international support, but aid workers say a global credit crunch has meant donors have held back funding.
The UN had only received three per cent of around $58 million it needed for what it calls early recovery projects the provision of food as well as the restoration of schools, hospitals and water supply systems, UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Pakistan Martin Mogwanja told a press conference.
DAWN.COM | Pakistan | Only 3pc of required $58m received: UN
The UN had only received three per cent of around $58 million it needed for what it calls early recovery projects the provision of food as well as the restoration of schools, hospitals and water supply systems, UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Pakistan Martin Mogwanja told a press conference.
DAWN.COM | Pakistan | Only 3pc of required $58m received: UN
