Prime Minister Orders Enhanced Coordination for Aid Delivery to Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt
NGOs wishing to send aid to affected areas will receive logistical support from the Pakistani government.
Islamabad, October 22, 2024 -
Report Imtiaz Ali Abbasi
Published by Dailywatts news
In a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, a review of Pakistan's aid efforts to Gaza, Palestine, and Lebanon was conducted. The Prime Minister instructed the immediate dispatch of two aircraft loaded with relief supplies to Lebanon and Gaza, alongside ground transportation via trucks.
To ensure efficient delivery, the Prime Minister emphasized the need to strengthen communication with Pakistani ambassadors in Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt. He stressed the importance of ensuring that aid reaches the intended beneficiaries.
Furthermore, the Prime Minister urged wealthy individuals in Pakistan to contribute generously to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for Gaza and Lebanon, providing the IBAN number (PK11SBPD000000111111429) for donations.
A public awareness campaign regarding the relief fund was also mandated. The meeting received updates on ongoing aid operations, which include the shipment of tents, clothing, blankets, medicines, and food supplies to assist those affected by Israeli aggression in Gaza and Lebanon. It was noted that aid delivery is facing challenges due to ongoing conflicts and blockades.
NGOs wishing to send aid to affected areas will receive logistical support from the Pakistani government.
The meeting was attended by federal ministers and high-ranking officials, including Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahd Khan Cheema, and others.
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