Pakistan to dispatch 100 tonnes of aid to Gaza on PM’s directive

DPM Ishaq Dar says Pakistan stands with people of Palestine in this difficult time

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ISLAMABAD:

Pakistan will send another shipment of humanitarian aid to Gaza on the special directive of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif tomorrow. 

At a ceremony marking the dispatch on Sunday, Dar and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Chairman Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik attended as chief guests. Senior officials from the Foreign Ministry, the NDMA and representatives of the Alkhidmat Foundation were also present.

During the event, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian people, called for an immediate ceasefire and protection of civilians, and urged a lasting political settlement based on a two‑state solution along pre‑1967 borders, in line with international law and UN Security Council resolutions.

Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, today oversaw the dispatch of Pakistan's 17th humanitarian consignment to Gaza—100 tonnes of essential supplies, including food, medical equipment, and powdered milk.

During the event, the DPM/FM:… pic.twitter.com/PLS5OCGeJg

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) August 3, 2025

Dar praised the NDMA, the Alkhidmat Foundation and other welfare organisations for ensuring the timely dispatch of aid. “Pakistan stands with the people of Palestine in this difficult time and will make every possible effort to meet their needs,” he said.

The Palestinian ambassador to Pakistan thanked the Pakistani people for their continued support and generosity.

The 17th consignment, carrying 100 tonnes of relief goods, will depart from Islamabad International Airport on a special flight tomorrow. The federal government has planned to deliver 200 tonnes of aid to Gaza in two special flights, with the remaining 100 tonnes to be dispatched in the coming days.

The latest consignment includes 65 tonnes of ready-to-eat meals, 20 tonnes of powdered milk for children, 5 tonnes of biscuits and 10 tonnes of medicines.

With this flight, Pakistan has so far delivered 1,715 tonnes of aid to Gaza through 17 consignments. The total will reach 1,815 tonnes once the next shipment is sent in the coming days.