Islamabad – The government of Pakistan has sent a 105-tonne relief consignment to Afghanistan to help the quake victims in a quick response to the devastating earthquake that struck Afghanistan.
The assistance, delivered under the orders of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, was given to Afghan officials in a ceremony in Islamabad, which was attended by Federal Minister Khel Das, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) officials, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The earthquake that took place on Sunday night has caused immense destruction, resulting in a death toll of nearly 1,500 people, more than 3,000 injured, and hundreds of homes were damaged. This devastating destruction has rendered several citizens homeless and exposed them to miserable living conditions, spending days and nights in the streets.
Comprehensive Relief Package and Diplomatic Outreach
The relief package is holistic and aimed at meeting the immediate requirements of the earthquake victims. Based on official information, the aid consists of such necessities as ration bags, tents, blankets, mats, and medicines.
The tents and the blankets are especially important to the individuals who have no shelter, as they offer simple protection against the weather. The medical supplies will assist in treating the injured and contain the spread of diseases in the affected areas.
This humanitarian action is also a part of a larger diplomatic and relief program of Pakistan. At the government level, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi have both made calls to their Afghan counterparts to assure them that Pakistan and its citizens are with their Afghan brothers and sisters.
Ongoing Support by Pakistan
In an earlier attempt, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government had already dispatched a convoy of 35 trucks loaded with relief materials to the affected Afghan victims.
