Pak consulate calls on donors to assist food victims

The Consulate General of Pakistan has called on overseas donors to assist its citizens by providing relief funds to the millions affected by the torrential rains and flash floods that hit many parts of the country.

According to a press release from the Consulate, the Government of Pakistan has established the Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund 2022. The mission has shared its details so international donors can contribute to the fund.

Overseas donors, including commercial and micro-finance banks, receive donations and contributions for the relief fund. “Overseas donors, including Pakistanis, can donate to the Fund through wire transfer into the fund account maintained with their respective banks,” said the mission.

Pakistan Consul General Hassan Afzal Khan said: “Pakistan has experienced unprecedented rains and floods this year. This natural catastrophe has affected millions of people and resulted in loss of lives and livelihood. The government of Pakistan is making all efforts to rescue the affected residents and provide relief measures in the form of food, shelter and basic survival amenities. To amplify the relief efforts, we are mobilising national and international support.”

The commercial banks offering Roshan Digital Account (RDA) are making the PM Flood Relief Fund available on their Roshan Samaji Khidmat page or portal, enabling RDA holders to contribute to the fund in a hassle-free manner.

Overseas donors may also contribute through money service bureaus, money transfer operators, MoneyGram and Western Union, and exchange houses. “Banks receiving such remittances in the fund account shall transfer the consolidated amount through RTGS to the SBP on a daily basis,