US delivers 25 million pounds of aid for flood-affected

The US Government is providing more than $463 million to assist Pakistan with relief and recovery efforts, while USAID and other US civilian agencies continue to provide assistance to flood victims. — File Photo

ISLAMABAD: US military aircraft supporting Pakistan’s flood relief efforts achieved another humanitarian milestone by delivering 25 million pounds of relief supplies since Aug 5, when US military relief flight operations in Pakistan began.

“I’m extremely proud of our aircrews and support personnel in reaching this milestone,” Vice Adm. Mike LeFever, US Defense Representative to Pakistan said.