Pakistan On SAARC Emergency Fund- "Will Contribute But On Condition"

After holding out for long, Pakistan became the last nation to contribute to the SAARC covid-19 Emergency Fund. The Pakistan Government decided to contribute $3 million to the fund. But it will do on the condition.

Pakistan's PM said that the Saar secretariat should administer all the facilities. Moreover, a statement came from Pakistan's Foreign Office regarding the utilization of the fund. Consultations with all the members of SAARC should be there as per the Saarc charter.

The contribution of USD 1 million will be there by Nepal and Afghanistan. Other members of the SAARC are also ready for the contribution.

Maldives decided to donate USD 200,000 whereas Bhutan will contribute USD 100,000. Sri Lanka to give USD 5 million and USD 1.5 million will come from Bangladesh.