Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

10/09/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/09/2024 01:56

PR No. 70 Pakistan Dispatches first Humanitarian Assistance to Lebanon Islamabad:

In accordance with the Prime Minister of Pakistan directives to provide humanitarian assistance to war ravaged people of Lebanon. On direction of Prime Minister, NDMA arranged a special flight for 79 stranded Pakistanis from Lebanon on 9th Oct 2024 arrived at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi. Upon their arrival, the evacuees were welcomed at the airport by Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori, Federal Minister Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, and Sindh Industries Minister Jam Ikramullah Dharejo. Furthermore NDMA also dispatched consignment of 3x tons of medicines for Lebanon through same chartered plane. This humanitarian aid package was a collective effort involving NDMA, Pakistan Army, and Al-Khidmat Foundation. Officials of MOFA, NDMA, Armed Forces and representatives of Al-Khidmat Foundation attended the send-off ceremony at Jinnah International Airport Karachi today. Pakistan remains committed to supporting the people of Lebanon during this difficult period, offering its solidarity, and seeking peaceful resolution.