ADB Announces $3 Million Aid To Support Pakistan's Flood Response.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved on Wednesday a $3 million grant to support the government of Pakistan's emergency relief efforts amid widespread floods across the country.

The grant, financed by the Asia Pacific Disaster Response Fund (APDRF), will help fund the immediate purchase of food supplies, tents, and other relief goods to support flood victims across the country. According to a press release issued by the ADB, the APDRF is a special fund designed to fast-track grants to ADB developing member countries affected by disasters triggered by natural hazards.

'ADB stands with the people of Pakistan during these difficult times,' said ADB Director General for Central...