KARACHI: Pakistan Navy on Saturday continued humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in catastrophe-hit areas of Balochistan.

In recent heavy monsoon rains and flash floods Pakistan Navy assisted civil administration by rescuing the locals stranded inside flooded homes and shifted them to safer location. Thousands cusecs of water was deflooded by PN relief teams. Pakistan Navy troops reached out to far-flung rural areas of Pasni, Winder, Gwadar, Jiwani and adjoining villages in Balochistan and distributed necessary relief commodities.

Hundreds of ration bags, fresh drinking water and household items including medicines were provided to affected areas. More than 500 patients were provided free treatment at medical camps established by PN. Pakistan Navy has always remained at the forefront in extending all possible humanitarian assistance during natural calamities. Relief operation in Balochistan is a practical manifestation of PN’s resolve to extend all out support to fellow countrymen in the hour of need.