PESHAWAR: In line with the Prime Minister’s directive, the National Disasters Managment Authority (NDMA) has arranged and coordinated the second consignment of 40 tons of relief assistance to the flood-affected areas of Malaysia. The chartered plane carrying essential supplies, including tents, blankets, quilts, mats, sleeping bags and life jackets, will depart tonight from Islamabad International Airport to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, says an offical statement here. The send-off ceremony held at Islamabad in International Airport was attended by Federal Minister for Kashmir & GB Affairs, Engineer Amir Muqam, officials of Malaysian Embassy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and NDMA. The initial consignment of equal volume sent on 8th December for flood affectees in Malaysia, bringing the total volume to 80 tons of relief assistance from Pakistan. Federal Minister Engr Amir Muqam expressed sincere condolences for the loss of lives due to the floods in Malaysia and assured every possible assistance from the Government and people of Pakistan. He commended the dedicated efforts of NDMA teams and related officials for their swift mobilization of this relief initiative. Representative of the Malaysian Embassy expressed gratitude on behalf of the Government and people of Malaysia for Pakistan’s timely and generous assistance during this calamity. The people of Pakistan continue to pray for Malaysia’s swift recovery and reaffirm their commitment to providing further support as needed.
