EU examines ways to help Pakistan recover

THE EU is battling to find a way to help Pakistan deal with the humanitarian disaster following the devastating floods last month.

Mon, 13 Sep, 2010 - 01:00
Ann Cahill

More than €230 million has been contributed or pledged by the EU and member states – so far the biggest contribution from the international community, but all agree that more is required.

One idea is to lift tariffs on imports from Pakistan either on all or on a selected number of products.

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