Pakistan is receiving flood relief aid from local and international benefactors alike. Recently, the United Nations pledged over $160 million to help mitigate the catastrophe and now Apple’s CEO Tim Cook is coming to Pakistan’s aid as well.
The executive has announced on Twitter that Apple will donate to relief and recovery efforts in Pakistan. He also said that the floods in Pakistan and surrounding areas are devastating humanitarian disasters.
The floods in Pakistan and surrounding areas are devastating humanitarian disasters. Our thoughts are with those that have lost loved ones, the many displaced families, and all those affected. Apple will donate to relief and recovery efforts on the ground.
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) August 31, 2022
Pakistani activist and noble prize winner Malala Yousafzai was quick to respond to Cook’s generous gesture.
Thank you Tim and Apple for providing support to Pakistan in this very difficult time. ❤️
— Malala Yousafzai (@Malala) August 31, 2022
Other Pakistani Twitter users also joined in, suggesting useful donation links and more.
This is the only credible organization in Pakistan at the moment reaching out and delivering aid including food, tents and medicine to the affected people all across Pakistan.
— Farrukh (@ijazfx) August 31, 2022
Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal was one of the people who thanked Cook for the support, adding how Pakistan is facing the brunt of global warming despite being the lowest carbon-emitting country. He also said that more than 30 million have been displaced due to the floods and the G-7, OECD, and Fortune 100 have a responsibility for helping fight the calamity.
Thanks for the support. Pakistan with lowest carbon emission is facing brunt of global warming with 33 million people displaced for no fault of its. G-7, OECD & Fortune100 must realise their responsibility & help in fighting the calamity. @tim_cook @OECDdev @FortuneMagazine https://t.co/6yAPLdDblN
— Ahsan Iqbal (@betterpakistan) August 31, 2022
So far, more than 1,100 people have lost their lives to the flood and over 30 million are suffering from it. Over 1 million houses and other buildings have been damaged and more than 800,000 animals have been swept away according to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reports.
