Sun, Nov 20, 2005 - Page 5 News List

Relief for Pakistan urgent: Annan

A CALAMITY The UN secretary-general called for an `unprecedented response' to the quake that killed 86,000 people, saying less than 10 percent of pledges had been given

AP , ISLAMABAD

He also urged developed nations to grant favorable market access for Pakistani products.

He said US$1.7 billion was needed for relief and recovery and restoration of livelihoods, and US$3.5 billion for rebuilding infrastructure and restoring the economy.

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