Pakistan dispatches aid to support Myanmar earthquake victims

ISLAMABAD: On Tuesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the dispatch of a humanitarian assistance consignment containing thirty-five tonnes of supplies to Myanmar, news reported.

Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry saw off the cargo flight at Islamabad International Airport.

The aid package, which includes tents, blankets, tarpaulins, water modules, readymade food, and medicines, will reach Myanmar authorities at Yangon airport.

Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed heartfelt condolences to Myanmar’s leadership and people following the devastating earthquake that struck the country, causing significant loss of life and property.

In a telephone conversation with Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Chairman of the State Administration Council and Prime Minister of Myanmar, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif conveyed the Pakistani government’s and its citizens’ deep sympathies over the tragedy.

He assured his Myanmar counterpart that Pakistan stands in solidarity with the affected communities and is ready to assist in alleviating their suffering. The Prime Minister also announced that, on his directives, Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) would send approximately 70 tons of relief goods to Myanmar. These supplies, aimed at supporting the earthquake victims, would arrive in two sorties within the next 48 hours.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed confidence in the resilience of Myanmar’s people and hoped they would soon recover from the disaster. He reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to providing humanitarian support and disaster relief whenever needed.

In response, Prime Minister Min Aung Hlaing thanked the Pakistani government and people for their timely assistance and solidarity during this challenging period. He acknowledged the humanitarian aid as a meaningful gesture of friendship and support in Myanmar’s time of need.

The devastating earthquake on March 28 has profoundly impacted Myanmar, with authorities underway in rescue and relief operations to provide aid to those affected.