Pakistan Appeal, a star-studded gala dinner organised in Dubai to help flood victims of Pakistan, raised more than $1 million. The proceeds will be donated to UNICEF to benefit those in need, according to organizers.
The event was supported by United Nations & UNICEF.Shaikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Higher Education & Scientific Research, donated Dh1 million to the cause and spoke about UAE-Pakistan relations and plight of flood victims.“The brotherhood and trust that exist between UAE and Pakistan explains depth of our relationship. We sharea common heritage and culture,” he said.“I am confident that relations between UAE and Pakistan are vibrant, strong will continue to grow, prosper and expand, moving forward for a compassionate world.” Shaikh Nahyan said those doing businessin Pakistan are greatly inspired by their good work. He said last year’s floods that brought one-fifthof country under water changed lives of people and many struggled to find food, water and shelter. “Weconsider our duty and responsibility to join you (fund raisers). For UAE, Pakistan is a special country. I pledge our (UAE) strong solidarity and strong support for Pakistan.”Former Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz donated $100,000 on behalf of his friends. He thanked UAE for its and support as well as UN family. He said Pakistan needs to implement advice of unity, faith, and discipline given by the nation’s founder Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah.Former cricketer Imran Khan’s gold-plated and autographed bat, was auctioned for Dh70,000. Other itemsauctioned at dinner also fetched handsome amounts. Imran said Pakistanis showed their brilliant side and came together to help flood victims. “I set up Imran Khan Foundation, which has raised substantialfunds in a short time. We have selected villages that we will fully rehabilitate with modern facilities,” he said.Pakistan Ambassador Jamil Ahmed Khan praised the UAE for its solidarity and for being one of the firstcountries to help flood victims. He also praised Turkey for its support. Engin Soysal, UN Special Envoy for Assistance to Pakistan, dealt with scale of tragedy and UN response as a whole. UNICEF Country Head in Pakistan briefed on the disaster and relief efforts.
Source: PPI
The event was supported by United Nations & UNICEF.Shaikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Higher Education & Scientific Research, donated Dh1 million to the cause and spoke about UAE-Pakistan relations and plight of flood victims.“The brotherhood and trust that exist between UAE and Pakistan explains depth of our relationship. We sharea common heritage and culture,” he said.“I am confident that relations between UAE and Pakistan are vibrant, strong will continue to grow, prosper and expand, moving forward for a compassionate world.” Shaikh Nahyan said those doing businessin Pakistan are greatly inspired by their good work. He said last year’s floods that brought one-fifthof country under water changed lives of people and many struggled to find food, water and shelter. “Weconsider our duty and responsibility to join you (fund raisers). For UAE, Pakistan is a special country. I pledge our (UAE) strong solidarity and strong support for Pakistan.”Former Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz donated $100,000 on behalf of his friends. He thanked UAE for its and support as well as UN family. He said Pakistan needs to implement advice of unity, faith, and discipline given by the nation’s founder Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah.Former cricketer Imran Khan’s gold-plated and autographed bat, was auctioned for Dh70,000. Other itemsauctioned at dinner also fetched handsome amounts. Imran said Pakistanis showed their brilliant side and came together to help flood victims. “I set up Imran Khan Foundation, which has raised substantialfunds in a short time. We have selected villages that we will fully rehabilitate with modern facilities,” he said.Pakistan Ambassador Jamil Ahmed Khan praised the UAE for its solidarity and for being one of the firstcountries to help flood victims. He also praised Turkey for its support. Engin Soysal, UN Special Envoy for Assistance to Pakistan, dealt with scale of tragedy and UN response as a whole. UNICEF Country Head in Pakistan briefed on the disaster and relief efforts.
Source: PPI
