ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has dispatched fifth batch of relief goods for the oppressed people of Gaza.
According to a report on Sunday, the relief goods were dispatched from Nur Khan Air Base by a special flight of Pakistan Air Force. The aid shipment consists of essential items including warm tents and blankets as per the Gaza’s ground needs.
The special flight will reach Egypt, with the relief supplies, where the Pakistani ambassador will receive the relief goods. After receiving the relief supplies, they will be sent to Gaza for distribution. Officials of National Disaster Management Authority, Ministry of External Affairs and Armed Forces attended the departure ceremony at Nur Khan Air base.
In Jan 15, fourth consignment from Pakistan consisting of 20 tons of medical and food items reached Jordan. Ambassador to Jordan and the Jordanian Chief of Air Staff received the flight for further distribution to the affected people of Gaza.
On 1st Jan 2024, the Pakistan government dispatched the third consignment of relief goods for the people of Gaza that included medicine, surgical/medical items, hygiene kits and dry ration.
In Nov 2023, the country sent the second consignment of relief goods to the people of occupied Gaza. The second consignment included 89.6 tons goods containing 40 tons of food packs and three tons of food bags from the government of Pakistan, while 10.8 tons of medicines, 26 tons of hygiene and children’s kits were from NGOs in Pakistan.
In Oct 2023, Pakistan dispatched the first consignment of relief aid to war-hit Palestinians. The humanitarian aid included three tons of medicine, 4,000 blankets, and 1,000 winter tents.
It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan fully supports the Palestinian people and condemns the use of force by Israel against civilians, especially women and children in Gaza. It is also important to note that sixth relief shipment of 100 tons of relief goods has also been arranged by NDMA which will be sent to from Karachi. So far, a total of 230 tons of relief goods have been sent by Pakistan to the suffering people of Gaza.