ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia, while fulfilling its commitment to help Pakistan in times of need, continued its relief activities with the launch of the second stage of reconstruction in which 5,000 more houses would be built costing $ 20 million. The houses are meant for those affected by 2005 earthquake and devastating floods of 2010 and 2011.
Dr. Khalid Othmani, head of King Abdullah Relief Campaign of Pakistani People (KARCPP), signed two agreements with local companies for the construction of 180 houses in the first phase at a cost of $720,000 while the overall cost of the second stage activities is around $ 65 million.
“This housing project, under the instruction of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah, will accommodate 25,000 people in 5,000 new houses,” said Dr. Khalid Othmani.
KARCPP also plans to construct schools, mosques, basic health units and execute water supply schemes worth $ 65 million in near future while they have also signed agreement with UNICEF for the reconstruction of 65 water and sanitation projects in 10 affected districts worth $1.6 million.
Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Abdulaziz Ibrahim Saleh Al-Ghadeer reiterated his commitment to help Pakistanis suffering in disaster-hit areas and said, “We will continue working for our brothers until they are fully restored to their normal life as King Abdullah is taking personal interest in these relief activities.”
Othmani brief the audience about the future strategy of his relief organization.
Officials of UNICEF, other donor agencies and Pakistan National Disaster Management Authority expressed satisfaction over the launching of this final stage as millions of Pakistan flood victims are waiting for help to reconstruct their houses and live a normal life.
Saudi help for Pakistani flood victims continues
