Pakistan sends 105 Tons of Earthquake Aid to Afghanistan as the death toll from the country’s deadliest quake in years crosses 1,400, with thousands more injured. The relief package targets Afghan families who lost homes and livelihoods after the devastating tremors.
Pakistan Sends 105 Tons of Aid via Torkham Border
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif instructed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to prepare and dispatch the consignment. NDMA moved five container trucks through the Torkham border carrying 105 tons of food, medicines, tents, blankets, mats, and bubble mats.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed the aid on X. He expressed condolences, wished recovery for the injured, and stressed Pakistan’s solidarity with the “brotherly people of Afghanistan.”
Pakistan’s Role in Global Earthquake Response
Meanwhile, Afghan authorities and volunteers continue to search for survivors under rubble. Many families remain in the open, fearing aftershocks. International partners, including Britain, India, China, Iran, the UAE, and the EU, pledged support. However, aid delivery faces delays due to remote terrain and damaged roads.
In addition, Pakistan’s provincial governments, especially Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, announced extra supplies such as medicines and rescue teams. Hospitals in border regions are on high alert to treat Afghan survivors.
A Regional Symbol of Solidarity
Therefore, Pakistan’s move to send 105 tons of aid highlights its role as a close partner in Afghanistan’s crises. With thousands of children at risk from harsh weather and limited shelter, the assistance will bring urgent relief while global agencies expand operations.
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