TORONTO, Aug. 14 (UPI) -- The Canadian government promised up to $33 million in aid Saturday for flood-stricken areas in Pakistan.
John Baird, the Conservative leader in the House, said most of the money, $25 million ($24 million U.S), is earmarked for drinking water, food and other emergency needs, Postmedia News reported. That part of the aid package will come from the Canadian International Development Agency.