National January 29, 2021 ISLAMABAD: In an interesting move, the British government has announced humanitarian aid for Balochistan to help the province recover from COVID-19. It is the first province for which the British government has made the announcement for assistance. British High Commissioner Dr Christian Turner CMG Thursday announced £3.5 million UK humanitarian aid for Balochistan during his first visit to Quetta. According to the British high commission, the rates of malnutrition and food insecurity in the province were already high before the COVID-19 global pandemic, but the virus had affected livelihoods and made the problem worse. The United Kingdom aid would help over 41,000 women and children get vital nutrients they need, through a therapeutic food programme. It will support community outreach workers to identify and help malnourished children, pregnant women and new mothers.