Pakistan

Pakistan dispatches humanitarian aid for quake-hit Myanmar

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1 year ago

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has dispatched 35 tons of emergency humanitarian relief to Myanmar in response to the recent catastrophic earthquake, state-run Radio Pakistan reported.

On the directions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a humanitarian assistance consignment was dispatched through air cargo flight (B-757) on Tuesday.

The aid package including tents, blankets, tarpaulins, water modules, readymade food and medicines will be delivered to Myanmar authorities at Yangon airport.

Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry saw off the cargo flight at Islamabad International Airport.

Officers from NDMA, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ambassador of Myanmar in Islamabad were also present on the occasion.

On the occasion, Chaudhry extended heartfelt condolences to Myanmar’s leadership and those affected by the catastrophic earthquake. He also reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with the people of Myanmar during this challenging time.

Myanmar’s Ambassador extended the deepest gratitude to the Government of Pakistan and people of Pakistan for generous humanitarian assistance in this time of need. He appreciated the timely and compassionate response from Pakistan for earthquake affectees in Myanmar.

Upon arrival, the aid will be handed over to Myanmar’s Ministry of Social Welfare and Resettlement by the Pak Ambassador and Defense Attaché in Myanmar.

The development came a week after the 7.7 magnitude quake hit the Southeast Asian nation, which resulted in the death of 2,719 so far, with the figure expected to exceed 3,000.

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