terrorism. He stated Pakistan would continue to have a lead role in this area as well as the ongoing operation "enduring freedom". He also expressed his nation's deep sympathy over the colossal loss of life caused by the October 8 earthquake in Pakistan, saying his country will continue assisting in relief efforts. Germany contributed 100 million dollars at the last November's international donors conference, which pledged over 6 billion dollars for reconstruction and rehabilitation of the regions in Pakistan- administered Kashmir region and the North-Western Frontier Province. Some 73,000 people lost their lives and the devastation left some 3.5 million shelterless in those regions. A 50-member delegation including General Wolfgang Schneiderhan, chief of staff of the German armed forces, was accompanying Jung, who was expected to meet with Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz. --SP 21 32 Local Time 18 32 GMT
