RI sends more aid to Pakistan

RI sends more aid to Pakistan

JAKARTA: The Indonesian government has sent a second batch of
humanitarian assistance to quake-hit Pakistan, the Indonesian
Embassy in Pakistan has said.

The embassy was quoted as saying by Antara that Indonesia
dispatched 13 tons of supplies worth Rp 750 million (US$75,000),
comprising tents of various size, blankets, jackets and sleeping
bags for the survivors to protect them from the harsh winter
weather.

Indonesia had also helped the Pakistani government transport
the supplies to the Pakistani capital of Islamabad. Indonesian
Ambassador to Pakistan Anwar Santoso handed the supplies over to
Pakistani foreign ministry official Muhammad Anwar Cholan at
Chaklala military air base in Islamabad, Antara said on Tuesday.

The Indonesian community in Islamabad has also donated a total
of $25,000 to the relief effort.

The first batch of humanitarian assistance, consisting of 12
tons of food, medicines and blankets, were sent on Oct. 13. The
earthquake on Oct. 8 left more than 80,000 people dead and tens
of thousands injured. -- JP