IFAD pledges $60 million for rehabilitation

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19 November 2005
Pakistan Press International Information Services
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ISLAMABAD, Nov 19(PPI): The president International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) Lennard Bage pledged $60 million for the rehabilitation of earthquake-affected areas.

IFAD' president conveyed to the Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz during a meeting with him here on Saturday. Lennard Bage also congratulated the Prime Minister for organizing a successful international donors conference.

The Prime Minister appreciated IFAD for its support and assured its President that the funds would be utilized judiciously.

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