President Obama’s remarks last week commemorated the 63 years that Pakistan has been an independent nation. However, his words were particularly significant in the wake of the ongoing crisis due to catastrophic flooding in the country. The administration recently committed additional aid to Pakistan, to help it deal with the harsh effects that heavy monsoon rains are having in the region. The U.S. has allocated $35 million, in addition to the $7.5 million pledged previously, to provide assistance to those suffering from the effects of the flooding. The official White House statement on the relief aid contains more information on the efforts the U.S. is making to help Pakistan. “The people of America stand with the people of Pakistan through this difficult time and will continue to urge the international community to increase their support and assistance,” said Obama. “We will remain committed to helping Pakistan and will work side by side with you and the international community toward a recovery that brings back the dynamic vitality of your nation.” Take a look at the White House blog for information on how you can help Pakistan’s recovery efforts. Our thoughts go out to those suffering because of this disaster!
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