NWFP demands 50% share of relief funds
The NWFP government has asked the federal government for 50 percent share in the President Relief Fund and financial aid received from abroad. Provincial Minister Sirajul Haq made the request speaking to journalists in Islamabad. Sirajul Haq said the federal government should also give NWFP half of the Rs 20 billion it announced as compensation. He also asked for the early settlement of the NFC award so that NWFP could begin the reconstruction process. Siraj said the provincial government was working for the rehabilitation of affected people on a priority basis.
Posted by: Fred 2005-11-10 |