Islamabad (TDI): Pakistan’s first consignment of relief aid goods for the flood affected people of Malaysia will depart for Kuala Lumpur, tomorrow.
The forty-ton consignment comprising of 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 in next week, further reinforcing Pakistan’s steadfast commitment to assisting flood-hit Malaysia.
Federal Minister for Housing & Works Riaz Hussain Pirzada and First Secretary Embassy of Malaysia Zulasri Rosdi, along with officials of Ministry of Foreign Affairs & NDMA graced the departure ceremony at Islamabad International Airport.
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Speaking on the occasion, the Federal Minister expressed his condolences over the loss of precious lives due to flood in Malaysia and assured of every possible help from Government and the people of Pakistan.
This consignment comprised of total volume of 40 tons including food packs, winterized tents, blankets and medicines as per current need of flood affectees in Malaysia.
The current monsoon season in Malaysia has brought heavy rainfall and flash floods to 09 eastern states, affecting 137,410 people across 38 districts.
As a result, 40,922 families have sought refuge in 633 evacuation centers. Nine lives have been lost. The persistent rainfall is expected to continue until February 2025.
On November 30, 2024, Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, called Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim, to express condolences for the recent flood-related losses.
Consignment of Relief Goods to Malaysia
The Pakistani premier offered assistance and announced the immediate dispatch of humanitarian assistance. PM Ibrahim expressed his gratitude.
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Having faced its own share of natural disasters, Pakistan deeply understands the challenges and hardships such calamities bring, a press release stated.
This shared understanding and empathy drive Pakistan’s efforts to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Malaysia in its recovery journey, it further said.
