Businessman offering quake relief

During Mr Hussain's first relief trip they distributed 100 tonnes of food

A Bradford businessman has raised more than £200,000 for the earthquake relief effort in Pakistan and is embarking on his second trip to distribute the aid.

Mussadhiq Hussain first travelled to Pakistan with £50,000 to distribute about 100 tonnes of food, just days after the earthquake hit in October.

On his return he found local businesses had continued his campaign and together they have now raised another £150,000.

Mr Hussain said they planned to buy shelters and supplies with the money.

Building programme

He said they wanted to ensure the cash, which was raised through charity dinners and various fund raising events, was going directly to the worst affected areas.

"£150,000 seems a lot but it's a very small amount in comparison to the tragedy that has taken place," he said.

"We have decided the funds we have might create some house or shelters in the most affected areas so we can do our best to help these people."

On his return, Mr Hussain said he hoped to establish a registered charity to support a long-term building programme for housing to replace all that was destroyed in the earthquake.