Dozens of countries and international organisations have pledged more than $9 billion to help aid Pakistan in its recovery to rebuild from the devastating floods of last year.
The floods were thought to have covered one-third of the country’s land mass during its peak.
Pakistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister said the final donation amount came in above its target for the international community to pledge half the money needed to ensure recovery.
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