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Executive Council
September 14, 2010

Provincial Government Contributes to Pakistan Flood Relief Efforts

The Honourable Dave Denine, Minister for Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister Responsible for the Volunteer and Non-Profit Sector, today announced that the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador will donate $100,000 through the Canadian Red Cross to help with relief efforts in flood-ravaged Pakistan.

"On behalf of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador, I would like to express our sincerest condolences to those who have been impacted by this disaster, especially those who have lost loved ones and are dealing with the damage caused by the flooding," said Minister Denine. "This is an extremely difficult time for the people of Pakistan as well as those living outside of Pakistan who have family members living in the flood area. We want to contribute to the help already being offered to those affected."

Flooding in Pakistan began in July 2010 after heavy monsoon rains affected three of the four provinces of the country. Specifically, these include Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh and the lower parts of Punjab. Over 1.8 million houses are reported as either damaged or destroyed and parts of southern Pakistan are still under water. Just over 20.5 million people have been affected and it has been reported that close to 2,000 people have perished.

"There is still a lot of work to be done to help the people of Pakistan and we want to unite with others across the country and the world in relief efforts," said Minister Denine. "Our thoughts and prayers are with those who are dealing with the devastation as well as those who have travelled to the area to provide aid to those who need it so desperately."

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Media contact:

Lesley Clarke
Communications Specialist
Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat
Voluntary and Non-Profit Secretariat
709-729-6026, 699-2910
lesleyclarke@gov.nl.ca

2010 09 14                                                     4:25 p.m.
 


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