US Flood Relief Aid Arrives in Pakistan

Officials unload cargo from U.S. planes loaded with relief items for flood victims in Pakistan. MORE: The first plane loaded with U.S. aid arrived in Pakistan on Friday, with more expected to arrive in the coming days, as part of a humanitarian bridge set up by Washington to deliver much-needed aid across the country. USAID announced Friday an additional $20 million Friday in humanitarian assistance for Pakistan, further enhancing U.S. pledges. Samantha Power, the administrator of USAID, met Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in Islamabad. She later told reporters she had visited flood-hit areas in Sindh province on Thursday, and she witnessed widespread destruction caused by floods. (AP) » Subscribe to VOA News: https://bit.ly/3KIPysi » Watch more VOA News video:    / voanews   Voice of America (VOA) is the largest U.S. international broadcaster, providing news and information in more than 40 languages to an estimated weekly audience of 236.8 million people. VOA produces content for digital, television, and radio platforms. It is easily accessed via your mobile phone and on social media. It is also distributed by satellite, cable, FM and MW, and is carried on a network of approximately 3,000 affiliate stations. Since its creation in 1942, Voice of America has been committed to providing comprehensive coverage of the news and telling audiences the truth. Through World War II, the Cold War, the fight against global terrorism, and the struggle for freedom around the globe today, VOA exemplifies the principles of a free press. Connect with VOA News: » VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.voanews.com/ » LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE:   / voanews   » FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:   / voanews   » FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:   / voanews