ISLAMABAD- On the directives of Prime Minister Imran Khan, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has dispatched a load of over 32 tons humanitarian assistance to flood-hit Iran. The Consignment comprising of two shipments contains 500 tents, 2500 blankets and emergency medical kits. The first  shipment has already been dispatched to Iranian city of Ahwaz on Wednesday morning.

Iran has been hit by widespread floods causing serious damages to public property and displaced thousands of people.  To supplement their own relief efforts Iranian government has requested humanitarian assistance from friendly countries.  Pakistan has responded to Iran’s appeal as brother/ neighboring country and taken a prompt action to deliver assistance package.