The UK is pledging an extra £286 million ($377 million) of emergency aid to provide life-sustaining food, shelter, and medical supplies for people in Afghanistan. The announcement comes as Britain is set to co-host a United Nations (U.N.) international pledging summit to help raise more than £3 billion ($3.95 billion) for humanitarian relief in the wake of the Taliban takeover. The new multi-million package of UK aid, which matches the value of last year’s commitment, will provide “life-saving food and emergency health support” to Afghan people, the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) said. The funds will also support basic services such as improving access to healthcare, and helping farmers overcome the impact of drought, it added. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said: “The UK is rallying countries in support of the Afghan people and helping lead the way in providing life-sustaining food, shelter, and medical supplies. “Together with allies and …