A nationwide fund-raising campaign in support of floods-devastating Pakistan collected on its fourth running day over Dh 75 million .
The telethon charity drive called Awnkum, or "Your Help", was launched by the UAE Red Crescent Authority (RCA) as per instructions of President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The live TV campaign, which engages national TV broadcasters Emirate, Noor Dubai, Sharjah 2, Ajman, Dania Fujairah, Raps Al Kamiah, Waa and Gear One, aims to raise funds to support relief operations in Pakistan where about 23 million people were affected by the flood disaster.
The donation drive will continue on Sunday and Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 pm.
Donations can be made by text message, phone or in person at the RCA's branches and call centres. – Emirates News Agency, WAM
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