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Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the Humanitarian Response Plan for Pakistan
Statements | Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Statements | Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
The Secretary-General urges the international community to show their solidarity with the people of Pakistan by supporting the Humanitarian Response Plan launched today in Islamabad, and the Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Plan presented yesterday by the Government of Pakistan.
The Secretary-General is concerned that Pakistan is currently witnessing rapid displacement on a massive scale. He emphasizes that the assistance provided in partnership between the Government of Pakistan and humanitarian agencies is key to maintaining basic support to the needs of some 1.7 million people, as outlined in the Humanitarian Response Plan.
The Secretary-General stresses the urgency of raising the US$544 million requested in the appeal to address the critical needs of the affected population and assist in the normalization of their lives.