Zaheer Janjua also shared a list of items that the country needs now. At the top are tents and temporary shelters and toilets, as well as clothing and blankets
High commissioner Zaheer Janjua told reporters in Ottawa he was pleased with Canada’s “swift and very forthcoming” response. The Liberal government announced $5 million in humanitarian assistance Monday.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails.
Janjua also shared a list of items that the country needs now. At the top are tents and temporary shelters and toilets, as well as clothing and blankets. The list also includes items like oral rehydration salts, surgical gloves and water purification tablets. Items can be sent from Canada on Pakistan International Airlines flights, coordinated through the Pakistani consulate.Article content
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