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Saudi Arabia announces $ 100 mln aid for quake victims

By admin | October 31, 2008

ISLAMABAD: The Saudi Government would provide $ 100million for Balochistan quake victims.

Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Ali Awadh Asseri said that Saudi King Shah Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz has sent the aid of $ 100 million.

An aerial bridge has been established between Saudi Arabia and Balochistan on the directives of Shah Abdullah which would be use to deliver the aid directly to Quetta.

Saudi Arabia also assured to provide all possible assistance to Pakistan. This is the biggest aid provided by any country so far.

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