[Pakistan] US to provide $200m for promotion of health, poverty alleviation

from The Pakistan Tribune

America will provide $ 200 million aid to Pakistan for promotion of public health and education and alleviation of poverty. An agreement in this regard was signed by Pakistan and America.

Chairman Pakistan American Business Council, Iftikhar Ali Malik, said that the aid, which would be provided under the agreement to Pakistan would help in construction of schools in Northern Areas including other part of the country. He said that the aid for health sector would help in controlling and combating many diseases.

He said that the living standard of masses would be enhanced due to the steps taken for promotion of education and alleviation of poverty.