Islamabad (HRNW) The recent earthquake in Turkiye and Syria has prompted a quick response from the international community, including Pakistan.
On Friday, Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, ordered authorities concerned to dispatch an additional 142 tons of relief goods to the quake-affected areas of Turkiye and Syria
Pakistan has been at the forefront of the relief efforts, with a special military aircraft en route to the region from Turkey to carry aid supplies.
A Pakistan International Airline (PIA) flight carrying 12 tons of supplies departed from Pakistan on Friday morning while another special flight of the national airline with 30 tons of relief goods is expected to depart soon from Islamabad.
Meanwhile, a cargo of 40 tons of aid goods is scheduled to depart for Turkiye tomorrow (Saturday).
The United States has also announced an aid of $85 million, while the World Bank has pledged a rehabilitation fund of $1.78 billion for the earthquake victims.
Britain has sent a large number of thermal blankets to help the victims during the cold weather, and a field hospital is also set to be built in the earthquake-prone areas.
In the face of this devastating disaster, the international community has come together to provide aid and support to the affected regions. These efforts will go a long way in helping the earthquake victims and rebuilding the devastated communities.