Pakistan dispatched a 35-ton shipment of humanitarian aid to Myanmar on Tuesday, comprising medical supplies and emergency relief materials, Radio Pakistan reported on Tuesday.Â
The aid package includes essential items such as tents, blankets, tarpaulins, water modules, ready-to-eat food, and medicines. These supplies will be handed over to Myanmar authorities at Yangon airport to support those affected by the recent earthquake.
A day prior to the shipment, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke with Myanmar’s Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, expressing his condolences over the loss of lives and destruction caused by the disaster. He assured Myanmar’s leadership that Pakistan remained committed to assisting in relief efforts.
The earthquake, measuring 7.7 in magnitude, struck Myanmar on Friday around midday, making it the most powerful seismic event in the country in over a century. It caused widespread devastation, bringing down both historic pagodas and modern buildings.
Humanitarian organizations operating in the worst-affected regions have highlighted an urgent need for shelter, food, and clean water. However, the ongoing civil conflict may hinder aid delivery to those most in need.
According to Myanmar’s military leader, Min Aung Hlaing, the death toll has climbed to 2,719 and is expected to exceed 3,000. In a televised address, he reported that 4,521 individuals were injured, while 441 remain missing.
