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China Delivers Relief Flights as Pakistan Continues Flood Relief

The shipments build on a 100 million yuan pledge following an earlier $2 million package.

Overview

  • Two Chinese aircraft carrying 300 tents and 9,000 blankets landed at Nur Khan Air Base in Rawalpindi on Sunday and were formally received by Pakistani and Chinese officials.
  • Pakistan’s Amir Muqam thanked Beijing for the assistance, saying the supplies will bring needed support to thousands of displaced families.
  • The Chinese Embassy in Islamabad said the latest deliveries complement an additional 100 million yuan in relief supplies pledged on top of initial $2 million emergency aid.
  • NDMA reports ongoing nationwide operations with 5,768 rescues, distribution of 273,524 relief items, and medical care for over 662,000 people at 741 camps.
  • Flood risks persist with the Indus at Kotri at a medium flood stage, Tarbela Dam at full capacity, and Mangla Dam nearing full, according to the Flood Forecasting Division.