KARACHI: In solidarity with the war-affected people of Gaza, Pakistan today dispatched the 8th relief goods consignment.
The 400 tons of shipment will be dispatched from Karachi port to Port Said in Egypt. A handing over ceremony was organized at Karachi Port, where Palestinian Ambassador Ahmad Rabaie received the shipment.
Additional Foreign Secretary Ahmed Amjad Ali, Representatives of Al Khidmat Foundation, Senior officials of NDMA, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Armed Forces attended the send-off ceremony at South Asia Pakistan Terminal (SAPT) of the Karachi port.
“The 400 tons assistance consisted of winterized tents, tarpaulins, blankets, medicines and food supplies through sea, said the foreign minister in a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“The shipment will be received by the Pakistani Ambassador at Port Said, Egypt and handed over to the Egyptian Red Crescent for onward delivery to the people of Gaza. Pakistan remains committed to addressing the urgent humanitarian needs of our brothers and sisters in Gaza,” he further posted.
Pakistan remains committed to addressing the urgent needs of our Palestinian brothers and sisters as they face a dire humanitarian situation.