Pakistan dispatches sixth tranche of humanitarian assistance to Gaza

ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in collaboration with Al-Khidmat Foundation on Tuesday coordinated a civil cargo plane for the sixth tranche of relief assistance in accordance with the Government of Pakistan’s directive to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza.

Palestinian Ambassador to Pakistan Ahmed Rabai, officials of NDMA and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and representatives of Al-Khidmat Foundation attended the send-off ceremony at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, a news release said.

The humanitarian assistance flight will land at Al-Arish Egypt, where Pakistan ambassador to Egypt will receive the tranche for further distribution to the Palestinian people.

This sixth relief consignment comprises 100 tons of assistance including 30 tons of blankets, special winterised family tents and 70 tons of medicines and tinned food items as per needs in Gaza.

Earlier, the NDMA sent five relief consignments comprising 230 tons of aid which included special winterised tents, blankets, surgical supplies, medicines, and food packs.

Pakistan remains committed to supporting the Palestinian people in this difficult period, offering its solidarity, and seeking a peaceful resolution.