The world responds to Pakistan disaster

* Donor countries are rushing doctors, helicopters, food, tents and sniffer dogs to Pakistan.

* The United Nations refugee agency UNHCR said aid trucks were being sent from Peshawar to the North West Frontier Province.

* The International Red Cross said it aimed to provide food and shelter to 120,000 people stranded in freezing autumn conditions.

* Nato prepared to offer troops, aircraft and humanitarian aid to Pakistan. Some 50 German troops have already been sent from Nato's peacekeeping force in Afghanistan.

Changes to aid offerings

* The UNITED STATES aid pledge has been lifted from US$100,000 to an initial US$50 million. Several transport aircraft have already sent relief supplies, heavy equipment and a humanitarian co-ordination team. A disaster assistance response team is also being sent to help.

* JAPAN's pledge is now US$20 million in grant aid. The country is also considering sending helicopters and troops. This is in addition to rescue teams and equipment worth US$317,000 already pledged.

New donations

* KUWAIT donated US$100 million.

* UNITED ARAB EMIRATES pledged US$100 million.

* YEMEN said it would send two aid planes.

* SOUTH KOREA is to provide US$3 million and rescue workers.

* MALAYSIA is sending a search and rescue team including 18 medical officers. Malaysia also pledged US$1 million in aid.

* BRITAIN said it had pledged £1 million, which would be increased.

* SRI LANKA pledged US$100,000.

* THAILAND donated US$100,000 and offered 50 doctors and nurses.

* THE PHILIPPINES National Red Cross has offered to send a team of doctors and engineers.

* SOUTH AFRICA is sending 18 doctors, 10 paramedics, and 30 tonnes of aid.

- REUTERS