In an ongoing show of solidarity, Pakistan has sent its 12th aid consignment to support the people of Lebanon and Palestine, regions currently facing severe humanitarian crises. Dispatched from Karachi under the directive of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, this consignment includes essential supplies like medicines, ready-to-eat meals, tents, winter clothing, powdered milk, and warm bedding. Weighing approximately 100 tons, the aid aims to provide immediate relief to those in distress and help them cope with the harsh conditions ahead.
Organized in collaboration with Al-Khidmat Foundation, Pakistan’s major relief agency, this shipment underscores the government’s dedication to standing by its regional allies. During the send-off ceremony held at Jinnah International Airport, representatives from Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Al-Khidmat Foundation, and local administration were in attendance, signaling a unified national effort for this critical cause.
A History of Aid: Pakistan’s Role in Regional Humanitarian Support
This latest shipment is not Pakistan’s first response to the crises in Lebanon and Palestine. Over the past few months, Islamabad has delivered a total of 10 aid consignments to Palestine and two to Lebanon. These efforts began in early October when the government sent its inaugural aid package to Lebanon, where numerous communities are grappling with displacement and lack of basic resources due to ongoing conflicts.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the importance of collaboration between welfare organizations and the Pakistani public in these humanitarian missions. This coordinated approach has become a cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy, reflecting the nation’s firm commitment to assisting “brothers and sisters in distress.”
