Pakistan sends another ship carrying relief goods for Quake-hit Turkiye, Syria.

KARACHI -- As part of continuous relief assistance on the Prime Minister's directions, to Quake-affected people of Turkiye and Syria, the NDMA has sailed off another ship PNS Moawin with 550 tons of relief goods from Karachi on Saturday.

Chairman, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik and Turkish Consul General Jamal Sangu and Commander Pakistan Fleet Rear Admiral Faisal Abbasi graced the departure ceremony of the Ship, a news release said.

The Turkish Consul General Jamal Sangu conveyed gratitude to Govt and people of Pakistan for extending humanitarian support in the aftermath of the deadly earthquake in his country. The ship carrying 2625 family-sized fire resistant winterized tents and 38370 blankets making a total of 367 tons for quake-affected Turkiye, whereas 179 tons aid consisting of 22000 blankets, 144 tons of donations including essential items of daily use for Syria.

NDMA coordinated Ship carrying aid for the two countries has departed today and would reach Mersin port Trkiye on 23 and Lattakia port Syria on 31 Mar 23. Earlier on 28 Feb NDMA sailed off 1st sea cargo...

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