KSA humanitarian aid to Pakistan

[Yzd Khalifa]

ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP): The Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia provided 200 tons of Dates to the Government of Pakistan as a gift. On behalf of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, HE Mr. Jassim Mohammad Khalid Al-Khalid, Deputy Head of Mission, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Embassy in Islamabad formally handed over the consignment to Mr. Omar Hamid Khan, Sr. JS/Director General (ERC), Cabinet Division, here on Thursday. Senior officials of Foreign Office and Cabinet Division were also present there. On behalf of the Government of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Omar Hamid Khan, DG (ERC), Cabinet Division expressed sincere thanks and gratitude for this kind gesture of the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

He also conveyed the warm sentiments of the people of Pakistan for their Saudi brethren for their love and affection and also expressed the hope that warm and cordial relations between the two brotherly states will continue to flourish in the time to come.
Jassim Mohammad Khalid Al-Khalidi, Deputy Head of Mission, Saad Al-Saneedi, Economic Advisor, Ministry of Finance, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ahmed Al-Suwailem, Auditor, Ministry of Finance, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sarfraz Ahmed Khan Sipra, Director (Arab Affairs), Azeem Ullah Cheema, Assistant Director (ME-I) attended the ceremony.

Pakistan you aren't alone
We feel you
We love you
We won't fail you

 

[Arabian Legend]

Residents claim that relief operations in the quake-struck region of Mashkhel and its surrounding areas falls short of their needs, while government officials say they are doing all they can.
The death toll is also disputed. The deputy commissioner claims that 12 persons lost their lives, while 25 were injured. Media reports indicate that the death toll is 41. However, the locals claim that the number of deaths is a staggering 80, with the number of injured is in the hundreds.
The 7.8-magnitude quake, which was centered in southeastern Iran on Tuesday, sent shockwaves that spread as far as Lahore and Karachi, though most of the damage took place in Balochistan’s remote Mashkhel district. The immense damage caused President Asif Ali Zardari to announce an amount of Rs 500,000 for the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the earthquake and Rs 100,000 for the wounded. Presidential spokesperson Senator Farhatullah Babar said that the president directed that every effort be made for rehabilitation of the victims.
A spokesperson of the Balochistan government said that situation was “under control” as the Provincial Disaster Management Authority had administered a fund of Rs 20 million for the provision of food, medicines and tents. Twelve trucks carrying nine hundred tents, thousands of packets of food, and other necessary items reached Mashkhel on Wednesday, along with several teams of doctors from Quetta, Kharan and Dalbandin who came equipped with medical supplies. He added that that the military and paramilitary forces were also lending a hand with relief activities.
When Inspector General Major Ubaidullah Khan visited earthquake hit Mashkhel on Thursday and witnessed the relief and rescue work in the area, he expressed his satisfaction over the aid works carried out by Pak Army, Frontier Corps and other institutions and directed the authorities to work in the same spirit until the complete restoration and rehabilitation of the affectees.
However, residents of Mashkhel say that the government’s relief activities are falling short. Some locals claimed that they never received any relief supplies, and that hundreds of people, some suffering from gastroenteritis, are unattended on the roadside and without shelter, food or medicine.
The military on Thursday continued to fly in medicine and tents, but more supplies are desperately needed, said local official Syed Mureed Shah.
“There’s growing impatience among the people affected by the quake as they are not receiving relief goods,” Shah said.
Rauf Jamal Dini, an official with Quetta-based charity Sahar, also called for more supplies, saying neither the military nor government authorities had been seen in areas visited by his aid workers.
“People are making complaints. They are in dire need of relief goods. We are conducting a rapid survey to assess the damage,” he said.
Relief activities are also impeded by the difficult terrain. “The distances are long, the roads are rocky, and hence supply-laden trucks take more time to reach people,” said Deputy Commissioner of Washuk Khan Mohammad Bangulzai while talking to The Express Tribune.
The Chief Minister Balochistan directed the relevant organizations to do their best for the provision of aid and rehabilitation to the affected people.
Meanwhile, the Governor Tabuk, a Province of Saudi Arabia, had rushed a plane load of relief goods and food packets. The plane landed at Dalbandin Airport on Thursday evening and the supplies will be distributed on Friday.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 19th, 2013.

Balochistan Earthquake: Relief work hampered by distance, terrain – The Express Tribune

 

[Yzd Khalifa]

Meanwhile, the Governor Tabuk, a Province of Saudi Arabia, had rushed a plane load of relief goods and food packets. The plane landed at Dalbandin Airport on Thursday evening and the supplies will be distributed on Friday.

I think he's going to Islamabad right?

Balochistan Earthquake: Relief work hampered by distance, terrain – The Express Tribune

 

[SamantK]

The statement almost looks.like a love affair!

 

[Bhai Zakir]

Aid of 200 tons of Dates ???????

 

[Arabian Legend]

Aid of 200 tons of Dates ???????

Meanwhile, the Governor Tabuk, a Province of Saudi Arabia, had rushed a plane load of relief goods and food packets.

Source: http://www.defence.pk/forums/middle...-humanitarian-aid-pakistan.html#ixzz2QwI2cMu4

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[American Pakistani]

Thankyou Saudi Arabian brothers.

A friend in need is a friend indeed.

 

[Arabian Legend]

Meanwhile, the Governor Tabuk, a Province of Saudi Arabia, had rushed a plane load of relief goods and food packets. The plane landed at Dalbandin Airport on Thursday evening and the supplies will be distributed on Friday.

I think he's going to Islamabad right?

LOL I missed that...something fishy is going on. the governor of Tabuk from that far to Pak Hmmm.... what do you say?

 

[Kompromat]

Aid of 200 tons of Dates ???????

They have a longer shelf life and are a high source of nutrition when coupled with milk. They will be distributed in Balochistan province's quake affected areas. Saudi dates,are awesome anyway.. I love ajwas.

Thanks to our Saudi brothers. Food supplies can be provided locally,what we really need is medical supplies/S&R.

 

[al-Hasani]

I remember that my father and uncles donated clothes/money/medicine last time Pakistan was affected by an earthquake. It was years back.

Especially when we are talking about innocents and fellow Muslim brothers and sisters. Whenever I see a homeless person I always try to remember giving him/her a few cents. But often I forget it.

We should our wealth to those in need of it. Zakat is very important. Especially the nations who can afford it - such as KSA have an obligation of helping IMO.

I am sure that much more than just 200 tones of dates is being sent.

Saudi dates are really good and as Aeronaut mentioned they are a good source of food due to the high nutrition. Also in terms of being stored etc.

Let us pray that no more earthquakes will happen. I still remember the Jeddah floods and natural disasters are always very bad.

 

[Rusty]

Saudi help at times of need are always appreciated.
I am just ashamed that we even need this help.
Our corrupt leaders have brought us to our knees and yet there are still people in Pakistan who support them.
At times I just lose all hope for my people.

 

[Pandora]

Aid of 200 tons of Dates ???????

One date has got as much calorific value as one roti. Also they don't get spoiled for a very long time.

 

[Yzd Khalifa]

I don't appreciate such posts like this. You understand how catastrophic the situation is? You could have at least said something meaningful.

The statement almost looks.like a love affair!

Saudi help at times of need are always appreciated.
I am just ashamed that we even need this help.
Our corrupt leaders have brought us to our knees and yet there are still people in Pakistan who support them.
At times I just lose all hope for my people.

You don't have to be ashamed. With such a situation we look after the people ,not their leaders friend.


EDIT

One date has got as much calorific value as one roti. Also they don't get spoiled for a very long time.

More aids are coming tonight and next week.

 

[xyxmt]

ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP): The Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia provided 200 tons of Dates to the Government of Pakistan as a gift. On behalf of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, HE Mr. Jassim Mohammad Khalid Al-Khalid, Deputy Head of Mission, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Embassy in Islamabad formally handed over the consignment to Mr. Omar Hamid Khan, Sr. JS/Director General (ERC), Cabinet Division, here on Thursday. Senior officials of Foreign Office and Cabinet Division were also present there. On behalf of the Government of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Omar Hamid Khan, DG (ERC), Cabinet Division expressed sincere thanks and gratitude for this kind gesture of the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

He also conveyed the warm sentiments of the people of Pakistan for their Saudi brethren for their love and affection and also expressed the hope that warm and cordial relations between the two brotherly states will continue to flourish in the time to come.
Jassim Mohammad Khalid Al-Khalidi, Deputy Head of Mission, Saad Al-Saneedi, Economic Advisor, Ministry of Finance, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ahmed Al-Suwailem, Auditor, Ministry of Finance, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sarfraz Ahmed Khan Sipra, Director (Arab Affairs), Azeem Ullah Cheema, Assistant Director (ME-I) attended the ceremony.

Pakistan you aren't alone
We feel you
We love you
We won't fail you

I admire and respect your sentiments, but this should have been refused by Pakistan but our bagger corrupt rulers dont know how to say NO to free stuff, most of it will be sold in open market by them

 

[A.Rafay]

Long live Pakistan Saudi Arabia friendship!
Haterz gonna hate!