Islamabad: According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), six relief flights, organized through the US Army Central Command (ARCENT), will deliver essential supplies such as tents, dewatering pumps, and generators. The first consignment landed at Nur Khan Air Base, where US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker and ARCENT Commander Lt Gen Patrick Frank formally handed over the aid to the Pakistan Army.
ISPR said the relief items will be distributed through Army Flood Relief Camps. “The government and people of Pakistan are thankful to the US government and military for standing by them in these testing times,” the statement added.
In a separate statement, the US Embassy said the humanitarian supplies were delivered at the request of Pakistan’s armed forces. Baker expressed solidarity with flood-affected families, offering condolences to communities uprooted by “widespread, catastrophic flooding.”
Earlier, Baker led a US delegation, including officials from US Central Command and the State Department’s disaster response team, to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The two-day consultation focused on strengthening cooperation in disaster preparedness and climate resilience.
NDMA Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik briefed the delegation on Pakistan’s disaster management capabilities, including its flood early warning system, use of advanced technology in search and rescue, and participation in international exercises. He stressed the importance of regional collaboration against climate-related threats.
Baker praised NDMA’s modern disaster management model, calling it a “replicable example” for the region. The US delegation reaffirmed its commitment to assist Pakistan in both immediate relief efforts and long-term disaster preparedness, including support for potential 2025 floods through equipment, technical expertise, and humanitarian aid.
Lt Gen Patrick Frank also lauded Pakistan’s proactive measures, emphasizing that US-Pakistan cooperation would be strengthened through joint training and regional disaster management exercises.
FAQs
Q1: What kind of humanitarian aid has the US provided to Pakistan?
The US has sent relief supplies including tents, dewatering pumps, and generators to support flood-affected communities.
Q2: How many flights are delivering the US aid?
A total of six flights, organized through the US Army Central Command (ARCENT), are delivering the relief goods.
Q3: Where did the first US aid consignment arrive?
The first consignment arrived at Nur Khan Air Base, Rawalpindi.
Q4: Who officially handed over the US aid to Pakistan?
US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker and ARCENT Commander Lt Gen Patrick Frank handed over the aid to the Pakistan Army.
Q5: What role is NDMA playing in disaster response?
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is using advanced technology, flood early warning systems, and international cooperation mechanisms to manage disasters.
Q6: What future cooperation is planned between the US and Pakistan?
The US has pledged to support Pakistan in disaster preparedness for potential future floods, providing equipment, technical expertise, and humanitarian aid.
