ISLAMABAD: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has undertaken a vital initiative to provide winter relief to individuals in the coldest regions of Pakistan who have been adversely impacted by the floods caused by unprecedented monsoon rains, a KSrelief statement said on Thursday.
KSrelief has significantly enhanced its relief efforts in Pakistan, during which 19000 winter relief packages have been distributed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces in collaboration with National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Provincial Disaster Management Authorities (PDMA) and UN agencies.
The objective of the initiative is to end the suffering of those affected by the floods and extend assistance to deserving individuals in dire need.
11,000 winter relief packages were distributed across five districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Upper Chitral, Lower Chitral, Upper Dir, Upper Swat, and Upper Kohistan). Additionally, 8,000 relief packages were given in four districts of Balochistan, namely Kalat, Sohrab, Killa Saifullah, and Ziarat.
The packages include 2 Polyester quilts and a kit of warm shawls for both men and women, as well as warm clothing for children and adults.
The distribution process was carried out with highest transparency, in cooperation with provincial governments and Hayat Foundation as implementing partner, ensuring that the aid reached those who needed it most.
Overall, the winter relief packages provided by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center benefited more than 133,000 individuals in the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
