ISLAMABAD: The United Kingdom (UK) has pledged £3 million [$3.75 million] in emergency relief assistance to support Pakistan’s response to devastating monsoon floods, the foreign ministry said on Friday.
The announcement was made during a meeting between UK High Commissioner Jane Marriott and Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad.
In a statement, the foreign office said the UK envoy expressed “full solidarity with Pakistan” as the country faces widespread destruction due to seasonal flooding. The aid package includes emergency response support, with additional humanitarian and recovery assistance expected in coordination with Pakistan’s government and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
Dar welcomed the UK’s commitment, calling it “timely and meaningful” in light of the scale of devastation, thanking the British government for standing in solidarity during a “critical moment.”
In addition to the aid announcement, the two officials also discussed bilateral relations, the value of high-level diplomatic exchanges, and regional and international developments, the statement added.
The financial support comes as Pakistan continues to battle the ongoing monsoon crisis, which has caused widespread displacement and infrastructure damage. The UK’s pledge underscores the growing role of international partnerships in supporting Pakistan’s relief and recovery efforts.
