ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has set up a relief fund to support the unarmed Palestinians and Lebanese affected by the Israeli aggression.
The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in Islamabad on Friday regarding the government’s relief efforts for the people of Gaza, Palestine and Lebanon.
Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan will not leave the Muslims of Palestine, and Lebanon alone in this time of difficulty. He asked the public, along with governmental efforts, to support their Palestinian brothers and sisters. He urged the Pakistani people, especially those financially strong, to generously donate to this fund.
To support their Palestinian and Lebanese brothers and sisters, Pakistanis inside and outside the country can send their donations to the account:
IBAN: PK11SBPD0000001111114292, Raast ID: 01111114292
The Prime Minister added Pakistan would send more tents and blankets for the Muslim brothers and sisters affected by Israeli aggression in Palestine, Gaza, and Lebanon in the winter season. Additionally, 3,000 tents and 12,000 blankets will be dispatched to Palestine and Lebanon.
Shehbaz Sharif ordered all ambassadors of Pakistan in neighbouring countries to report on the required number of tents and blankets. He added Pakistan is also sending food and medicines for the Muslim brothers and sisters facing Israeli oppression. He also denounced Israel’s obstruction of aid to Palestinians.
The Prime Minister praised the role of NGOs, cooperating in government efforts to help Palestinians and Lebanese. He emphasized that there should be no compromise on the quality of the relief goods sent to Palestine and Lebanon, ensuring that the tents are fireproof. He directed Pakistani diplomats in neighbouring nations to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of relief items being sent by the government of Pakistan.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warned that the growing Israeli atrocities are now engulfing the entire region. He called on the international powers to immediately stop Israel from committing genocide against the unarmed people of Palestine.
The meeting was told that since the eighth of this month, twelve consignments of relief items have been dispatched to Palestine and Lebanon, including six chartered flights, three special flights by the Pakistan Air Force, and three cargo shipments by sea. The aid items included 3,145 tents, 12,625 blankets, food, dry milk, and medicines. An additional 3,000 tents and 12,000 blankets are being sent via the next three flights.
Furthermore, it was informed that the first group of Palestinian medical students had arrived in Lahore, while the second group arrived in Islamabad recently.
