21-truck relief convoy from Pakistan reaches Turkiye

A 21-truck convoy carrying 275-ton relief assistance goods from Pakistan arrived at Malatya, one of the worst hit cities by the earthquake.

The truck convoy carrying mainly winterized tents, blankets and other essential relief goods departed from Pakistan on February 11 and reached Turkiye via Iran.

The convoy was received by Deputy Mayor Malatya Hakan Ezgi, Ambassador Fazli Corman of Turkish MOFA, Pakistan Embassy Deputy Ambassador, Abbas Sarwar Qureshi, Commander Mehmet Bhaktiyar and officials from AFAD and local administration.

Under the directions of the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, an air bridge was established immediately between Islamabad and Ankara on 6th February to transport rescue teams and deliver essential relief goods.

As of now, twenty flights have brought relief assistance goods to Turkiye. A ship carrying earthquake relief goods is also scheduled to leave Pakistan for Turkiye soon.

Speaking on the occasion, Abbas Sarwar Qureshi stated that Pakistan and Turkiye have a glorious history of supporting each other under all circumstances.

Deputy Mayor Hakan Ezgi said that the trucks have not only brought relief goods but tons of prayers and best wishes from Pakistanis whose hearts beat with the hearts of Turkish brethren.

Source: radio Pakistan

National Assembly to resume its session in Islamabad on Monday

The National Assembly will resume its session at the Parliament House in Islamabad on Monday evening, while joint sitting of the Upper and the Lower Houses will be held on Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.

Besides legislative business, matters of national and international importance will be taken by the parliament.

Source: radio Pakistan

Govt working on comprehensive plan for complete eradication of various diseases: Patel

Minister for National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination, Abdul Qadir Patel has said the government is working on a comprehensive plan for complete eradication of various diseases from the country.

Addressing the annual meeting of Federal Directorate of Immunization in Islamabad on Sunday, he said effective measures are being adopted to make further improvements in the national immunization program.

The Minister said a collaborative strategy is being formulated to ensure 100 percent results, by reaching every child during every immunization drive in the country.

Source: radio Pakistan