Pakistan thanks world for 'heartening' aid

Pakistan thanked the world for coming to its aid and said more than 20 million flood victims now knew that nations and people around the globe were standing with them during the worst disaster the country has ever faced.

Wrapping up a hurriedly called two-day meeting of the United Nations General Assembly to spotlight the immediate need for aid, Pakistan’s UN ambassador Abdullah Haroon said the initial outpouring from around 70 countries was “indeed heartening” and “a good beginning”.