In accordance with the Government of Pakistan's instructions to provide humanitarian support to the people of Gaza, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in collaboration with Al-Khidmat has coordinated to send another commercial cargo ship for the 8th tranche of relief assistance.

Additional Foreign Secretary Mr Ahmed Amjad Ali, Palestinian Ambassador to Pakistan Mr Ahmad Rabaie, Representatives of Al Khidmat Foundation, Senior officials of NDMA, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Armed Forces attended the send-off ceremony at South Asia Pakistan Terminal (SAPT) Karachi.

The shipment is destined to reach Said Port, Egypt for further distribution to the People of Gaza.

This 8th relief consignment comprises 350 tons of aid including medicines, hygiene kits, Female Dignity kits, dry ration, ready-to-eat food, jerry cans, and tents as per needs in Gaza.

Earlier, NDMA sent six relief consignments comprising 630 tons of aid which included special winterized tents, blankets, surgical supplies, medicines, and food packs.