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NDMA continues to provide aid to Gaza, Lebanon
October 17, 2024

On the directives of the Prime Minister, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) continues to provide humanitarian aid to the war-affected people of Gaza and Lebanon.

In this regard, the 2nd consignment of aid was dispatched from Karachi to Lebanon today.

This aid shipment, sent by the NDMA in collaboration with Al-Khidmat Foundation, comprises approximately 100 tons of supplies, including medicines, ready-to-eat meat, tents, tarpaulins, warm bedding, winter clothing, and powdered milk.

The aid was dispatched via flight from Jinnah International Airport Karachi to Beirut, Lebanon.

The sendoff ceremony held at Jinnah International Airport was attended by the representatives from NDMA, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Al-Khidmat Foundation and local administration.

The participants emphasized the urgent need to provide relief to the war-torn populations of Palestine and Lebanon, considering the ongoing conflict and the needs of the affected communities.

They reaffirmed the Government commitment to supporting their brothers and sisters in distress and stressed the importance of collaboration by welfare organizations and the Pakistani public in strengthening these efforts.

This is Pakistan's 12th aid shipment to Palestine and Lebanon.  Prior to this, ten aid consignments were sent to Palestine.

The Government of Pakistan continues to send relief supplies based on the needs of the war-affected populations of Lebanon.