According to Foreign Office, the UN Secretary-General, donor countries, heads of multilateral financial institutions, and international agencies are expected to attend the conference.
The task of long-term rehabilitation and reconstruction in the affected areas will be critical in view of the magnitude of the devastation caused by earthquake that struck Pakistan on October 8, and it will be discussed in the conference.
There has been enormous loss of life and property as well as the large-scale destruction of the basic infrastructure and services.
According to initial estimates, the damage caused by the earthquake is over $5 billion. The devastation has been unprecedented. This has been the biggest natural calamity that the world has witnessed in recent years.
Pakistan is appreciative of the overwhelming expressions of support and assistance from governments, international institutions, non-governmental organisations, and citizens all over the world. Pakistan is thankful for the prompt and generous emergency assistance from the international community in the form of relief goods, rescue teams, and various kinds of material assistance.
The conference on reconstruction will be vital for the future of millions of people who have suffered from the devastating effects of the earthquake and desperately need long-term commitment of assistance from the international community.
The resources required to help rebuild the lives of those who suffered from this terrible disaster cannot be provided by one country alone. The support of the international community will be critical in this task. The conference will provide a timely occasion to the international community to make a strong commitment of assistance for the long-term rehabilitation and reconstruction work in the quake-affected areas
Pakistan expects to receive pledges from donor countries and international institutions to match the scale of the tragedy.