Pakistan to accept Israeli aid for quake victims

"I think we have already clarified that, and the prime minister has said we have the president's relief fund into which anyone can contribute. There are no restrictions," foreign office spokeswoman Tasnim Aslam told AFP.

"If Israel wants to contribute we have no objections," she added.

The move could prove controversial with hardline Islamic parties opposed to any improvement in ties with Israel.

Aslam ruled out the possibility of relief goods from the Jewish state landing in the Islamic Republic directly.

No consignment is expected directly from Israel to Pakistan, she said, adding that Israel could join multilateral efforts to help.

The United Nations had launched an appeal for assistance and "there is likelihood that Israel will contribute funds there", she said.