ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister, Ishaq Dar, on Sunday telephoned Malaysian Foreign Minister Hajji Mohamad bin Hajji and offered Islamabad’s assistance following the evacuation of more than 122,000 people due to recent floods in Malaysia, the Pakistani foreign ministry said.
The massive floods, caused by relentless rains, swept through Malaysia’s northern states, killing at least four people, according to Malaysian disaster management officials.
The number surpassed the 118,000 evacuated during one of the country’s worst floodings in 2014, and officials feared it could rise further as there was no let-up in torrential downpours.
During the telephonic conversation, Dar offered his deepest sympathies on the tragic loss of lives and property in Malaysia, according to the Pakistani foreign ministry.
“He conveyed Pakistan’s full solidarity with the people of Malaysia and the readiness to extend immediate humanitarian assistance to Malaysia in this difficult time,” the Pakistani ministry said in a statement.
“The two ministers also agreed to encourage the disaster relief authorities of the two countries to continue discussions on humanitarian support from Pakistan.”
Pakistan and Malaysia enjoy a strong bilateral relationship, rooted in shared Islamic values and historical ties.
Since 1957, they’ve fostered economic cooperation, defense collaborations, and cultural exchange. The Pakistan-Malaysia Free Trade Agreement of 2008 boosted trade and investment, while regular high-level visits have solidified their partnership, underpinned by mutual respect and trust.
Pakistan offers support to Malaysia after floods displace over 122,000
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Pakistan offers support to Malaysia after floods displace over 122,000
- The number even surpassed the 118,000 evacuated during one of Malaysia’s worst floodings in 2014
- Both countries agree to encourage the two relief authorities to hold discussions on support from Pakistan
KSrelief concludes second phase of livestock-based economic empowerment project in Pakistan
- The charity provided 1,000 vulnerable households in northwest Pakistan with poultry livelihood packages under second phase
- The package for each family included 25 poultry birds, 50 kilograms of feed, feeders, drinker, egg tray and protective mesh
ISLAMABAD: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has successfully concluded the second phase of its project to economically empower vulnerable households in Pakistan through livestock provision, the Saudi charity said on Tuesday.
Under the second phase of the project, 1,000 vulnerable households in Pakistan’s Swat, Swabi, Haripur and Mansehra districts were supported through the provision of comprehensive poultry livelihood packages.
Each beneficiary family received 25 poultry birds along with a complete poultry kit, comprising 50 kilograms of feed, two sets of feeders, one drinker, an egg tray, and protective mesh, according to KSrelief.
“In addition, a total of 40 structured training sessions on poultry management and income generation were conducted with technical support from the Livestock Department, equipping beneficiaries with essential skills to sustainably manage small-scale poultry enterprises,” the Saudi charity said.
“The project was implemented by the Peace and Development Organization (PADO) in close coordination with the Relief, Rehabilitation and Settlement Department (RRSD), PDMA (Provincial Disaster Management Authority) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the local district administrations.”
Over the years, KSrelief has launched numerous projects across Pakistan in food security, health, education and disaster response, deepening the bonds of friendship and brotherhood between the two countries.
The ‘Economic Empowerment of Vulnerable Households in Pakistan through Livestock Provision Project’ aims to enhance economic resilience, improve household nutrition and strengthen food security among vulnerable communities across the four targeted districts in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to KSrelief.
“With the successful completion of this phase, the project has contributed to promoting self-reliance, dignified income generation, and long-term livelihood sustainability,” the charity said, promising to support vulnerable populations and foster inclusive economic development across Pakistan.
