NDMA dispatches relief goods to Gilgit-Baltistan

Islamabad

As part of its relief operation, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Thursday sent another C-130 aircraft carrying 8 tons of wheat flour. Additional sorties carrying relief would also be sent.

According to the official spokesman, so far, a total five C-130 sorties, carrying 28 tons of relief goods, have reached Gilgit-Baltistan as per need assessment. The relief consignment comprised of wheat Flour, children milk powder and other dry ration besides 550 shelters and 350 blankets. Furthermore, more flights have also been scheduled to send ration to Gilgit-Baltistan till opening of Karakoram Highway.

NDMA in coordination with the government of Gilgit-Baltistan and with the assistance of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has initiated relief operation to meet food shortage in Gilgit Baltistan due to the blocked road network.