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  • Nov 8th, 2005
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Pakistan on Monday sought assistance from the International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) and Red Crescent Societies in artificial limbs technology for thousands of injured, who had to undergo amputations after the October 8 earthquake.

Foreign Minister Khurshid M Kasuri in a meeting with Markku Dapani Niskala, IFRC Secretary General asked it to share its expertise in helping build Pakistan's capacity in prosthesis.

The Foreign Minister appreciated Federation's commitment and support to Pakistan in the relief efforts and their humanitarian efforts in the disaster-affected areas.

Apart from focus on shelter, tents and medical supply to the affected people, Foreign Minister Kasuri also discussed the long-term recovery and rehabilitation of the affected people.

They also discussed the Donors Conference for mobilisation of international support for reconstruction on November 19 in Islamabad. The IFRC Secretary General would also participate in the Conference.

Markku Dapani Niskala said the Federation was working in a well-co-ordinated way with the government, Pakistan Red Crescent Society and other UN teams.

A meeting of the IFRC has been convened in Seoul soon to highlight the scale of the disaster and the need for support and resources. The IFRC is planning to launch an appeal for additional funds for relief and reconstruction, he told Foreign Minister Kasuri.

Copyright Associated Press of Pakistan, 2005


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