ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has dispatched its 21st relief consignment to assist the war-affected people of Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, who have been enduring the devastating consequences of Israeli military actions in the Middle East.
The relief shipment, which includes 17 tons of essential supplies such as blankets, food, and medicines, was sent from Rawalpindi to Syria with the assistance of the Pakistan Air Force.
“On the directives of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) continues to provide humanitarian aid to the war-affected people of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria,” the NDMA said in a statement.
The ongoing humanitarian effort aims to provide much-needed aid to those suffering in the wake of Israel’s military operations.
Since the beginning of Israel’s war on Gaza in October 2023, more than 44,000 Palestinians have been killed, while over 3,500 people have lost their lives in Lebanon.
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In Gaza, international aid organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO), have raised alarms about the humanitarian crisis, with widespread starvation and disease affecting thousands of civilians.
Pakistan has been a vocal critic of Israel’s actions, raising the issue at multiple international platforms, including the United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and calling for an end to the military aggression.
To date, Pakistan has sent 1,273 tons of aid to Gaza, 372 tons to Lebanon, and 111 tons to Syria.
The NDMA emphasised that the government’s commitment to providing humanitarian assistance would continue in accordance with the needs of the affected populations in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria.
This latest shipment follows a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah, which concluded nearly 14 months of fighting linked to the war in Gaza.
The NDMA’s relief effort underscores Pakistan’s ongoing support for the Middle Eastern countries affected by the violence.
