Pakistan Dispatches Relief Supplies to Nepal Amid Devastating Floods, Landslides

ISLAMABAD, Sep 6: Pakistan has dispatched 100 tons of humanitarian assistance to Nepal to support relief and rescue efforts following devastating floods and landslides that have affected communities across the country.

The assistance was sent on the directives of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and coordinated by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). A chartered flight carrying the relief supplies departed from Islamabad International Airport for Kathmandu on September 6.

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The relief consignment includes essential items such as tents, blankets, mats, hygiene kits and medicines for people affected by the natural disasters. A send-off ceremony was held at Islamabad International Airport, attended by Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, the Ambassador of Nepal to Pakistan, and senior officials from the Foreign Office, NDMA and other relevant organizations.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar said Pakistan stands in solidarity with the Government and people of Nepal during the difficult period. In a statement on X, he said Pakistan’s assistance was aimed at supporting communities affected by the floods and landslides.

Ishaq Dar expressed condolences to the families who lost loved ones and said Pakistan’s thoughts and prayers were with all those affected. He added that Pakistan remains ready to provide all possible support to Nepal during the crisis.

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