Islamabad : In response to the large-scale destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwa in Sri Lanka and following the formal appeal for international assistance by Sri Lankan government, Pakistan has intensified its humanitarian support to the affected communities.
On the special directives of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, NDMA dispatched an additional 7.5 tons of humanitarian relief goods to Colombo aboard a Sri Lanka bound commercial flight originating from Lahore. The consignment includes tents, tarpaulins, and powdered milk, meant to support displaced families in the cyclone-hit regions.
NDMA has coordinated with airlines to ensure that all available cargo space on commercial flights is fully utilized for the rapid transport of relief items. This mechanism will continue in the coming days to dispatch further assistance as required.
Since the onset of the cyclone emergency, Pakistan has remained actively engaged in providing essential relief supplies and technical support to Sri Lanka. A dedicated Pakistan Army Search and Rescue team is already operating in the affected areas, conducting life-saving missions and assisting local authorities in rescue efforts. Likewise, Pakistan Navy ships and helicopters are also contributing to relief and evacuation operations in coordination with Sri Lankan counterparts.
NDMA reaffirmed that Pakistan stands firmly with the people of Sri Lanka in this difficult hour and will continue to extend all possible assistance to support ongoing rescue and relief efforts.
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
