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China Delivers Two Relief Flights to Pakistan After Pledging ¥100 Million in Flood Aid

Officials describe the supplies as vital for thousands of families.

Overview

  • Two flights landed Sunday at Nur Khan Air Base in Rawalpindi carrying 300 tents and 9,000 blankets for flood-displaced people.
  • Federal Minister Amir Muqam, NDMA Chair Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik and Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong received the consignment at a formal handover.
  • The deliveries follow China’s pledge of 100 million yuan in relief supplies on top of an earlier $2 million emergency grant.
  • NDMA reports at least 1,006 deaths since June 26 and more than 3.02 million rescues, with operations moving from rescue to rehabilitation.
  • The Flood Forecasting Division reports the Indus at Kotri is at medium flood and major reservoirs are near capacity, keeping localized risks in play.