National Disaster Management Authority in collaboration with King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre Pakistan dispatched emergency relief convoy for flood-hit areas of Balochistan on Friday from Islamabad.

The consignment consisting of 3000 food packs including essential food items for flood affected people of Balochistan has been dispatched through convoy of 30 trucks.

Speaking on the occasion the Charge d’ affaires of Embassy of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Wael Alsayari said that both countries enjoy close relations and the kingdom had always stood by Pakistan during disasters.

Member NDMA Idrees Mehsud while thanking and appreciating the kind gesture of the Saudi Government and Embassy in Pakistan said that Saudi Arabia has always helped Pakistan during disasters and these food bags will provide invaluable support to families affected by floods in Balochistan.