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World Bank approves $21 million for infrastructure in Balochistan
[The Nation (Pak)] World Bank has granted approval for a substantial amount of $21 million to aid the rehabilitation and recovery of areas that have been severely affected by floods in Balochistan...the Pak province bordering Kandahar and Uruzgun provinces in Afghanistan and Sistan Baluchistan in Iran. Its native Baloch propulation is being displaced by Pashtuns and Punjabis and they aren't happy about it... The allocated funds will primarily be utilized to enhance the water drainage infrastructure in Balochistan. By improving the existing infrastructure, the region’s ability to effectively manage water resources and mitigate the risks associated with floods will be significantly enhanced. The blurb further emphasizes that the improved infrastructure will play a vital role in reducing the vulnerability to flood-related damages. Related: World Bank: 2023-05-27 US Has Suspended Assistance Operations in Ghor: Miller World Bank: 2023-05-17 UNICEF to Launch Community-Based Education Classes for Female Students in Bamyan World Bank: 2023-05-12 Anti-Taliban groups come together and call to resist with all means Posted by: Fred 2023-06-02 |
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