In response to the catastrophic flooding due to monsoon rains in Pakistan, the PEI government announced it will contribute $25,000 to the Canadian Red

Cross to assist in relief efforts.

“The victims of this flood desperately need assistance from

the global community, and I believe this contribution reflects the

concern felt by Islanders to help out those in need,” Premier Robert

Ghiz said.

The flooding, which has covered one-fifth of the country, has

killed 2,000 and affected 20 million people.  Millions remain homeless

and also are in need of food, clean drinking water, medicines and other

basic necessities of life.

“On behalf of Islanders, I express sincere condolences to

those who have lost loved ones, and our hope that survivors will be able

to overcome the challenges resulting from this disaster,” said Premier Ghiz.

Individual Islanders are encouraged to consider making a

donation and are reminded the Government of Canada has established

a Pakistan Flood Relief Fund, through which it will match eligible

citizen donations made to registered charities between Aug. 2 and

Sept. 12.