Pakistan's first consignment of relief goods for the flood affected people of Malaysia will depart for Kuala Lumpur, today.

The forty-ton consignment comprising food packs, winterized tents, blankets and medicines, has been coordinated by the National Disaster Management Authority, on the directions of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.

The second consignment of equal volume is scheduled to depart next week, further reinforcing Pakistan's steadfast commitment to assist flood-hit Malaysia.