Charity closure halts Pakistan relief efforts

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Updated December 18, 2008 12:17:52

The closure of a Pakistan charity - listed as a terrorist group - has brought relief operations in some of the areas worst hit by October's devastating earthquake to a halt.

The Pakistan government this week moved to shut down Jamaat-ud-Daawa, after the United Nations said it was a front for the group accused of orchestrating the Mumbai attacks.

Presenter: Sonja Heydeman
Speakers: Jamaat-ud-Daawa spokesman Abdullah Muntazir

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