Pakistan has received $150 million in grants from global donors for dealing with the challenges of climate change.
This was announced by the Advisor to Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam during a press conference here on Thursday.
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Via: APP
Any guarantee that this $150m won’t end up in corrupt politicians’ pockets?