PM Shehbaz lauds humanitarian services The prime minister of Pakistan spoke at a ceremony in Islamabad, telling the assembled teams that they were come to congratulate them for the “commendable services” they had provided in Turkey and Syria.
He also said that the country’s population of 220 million people were praying for their success and appreciating their humanitarian efforts.
Dozens of victims were rescued from the rubble thanks to the hard effort, devotion, and professionalism of our rescue teams. The goodwill and compassion with which you have served the Turkiye has earned you a special place in their hearts. What you did for them will go on in infamy.
The prime minister recalled meeting the personnel assisting in the quake-stricken areas of Turkiye during his visit.
“On behalf of myself and on behalf of the government, I want to thank and praise you because you have reinforced the brotherly and fraternal relationships with these two nations and instilled vigour and affection in these relations with your meritorious efforts,” he continued.
Not out of need, as the prime minister put it, but because of “deep-seated humanitarian and religious relationships extending over generations,” the people of Turkiye are looking to them for help, he said. PM Shehbaz lauds humanitarian services
These are the heroes of the entire nation, Prime Minister Shehbaz stated of the rescue workers.
Philanthropists, members of NGOs and charitable organisations, and the people of Pakistan, he said, had made “great contributions” to help those in Turkey and Syria who had been devastated by the earthquakes. PM Shehbaz lauds humanitarian services PM Shehbaz lauds humanitarian services
Shehbaz further lauded the NDMA, the National Disaster Management Authority, for its vital role in the distribution of aid and supplies. He also gave praise to Pakistan International Airlines and the Pakistan Air Force for their efforts.
He said that Pakistan had sent tonnes of aid, including tents, blankets, food, and other necessities. The prime minister also mentioned that a shipment of 50,000 winter tents had been ordered and was on the way. PM Shehbaz lauds humanitarian services PM Shehbaz lauds humanitarian services
Shehbaz said that the wages of all cabinet members, legislators, and government employees had been donated to the relief fund.
Also, the prime minister presented each member of the rescue crews with a certificate of recognition.
Previously, NDMA Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik hailed the efforts of the personnel which “operated in the harsh weather circumstances and recovered priceless lives”.
He stated that Turkiye has conveyed its appreciation to the prime minister and the people of Pakistan for their help.
The Chief Operating Officer of the Air Force Rescue Team
Meanwhile, Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir paid a visit to the Engineers Division’s headquarters in Rawalpindi, where he praised the “professionalism and excellent work” of the Pakistan Army’s Urban Search and Rescue Team (US&RT) in its recent rescue operations in Turkey and Syria.
According to a press statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations, the COAS was briefed in depth on the team’s work.
The COAS talked with the rescue squad. The “enduring strategic partnerships with Türkiye and Syria and the necessity to help, particularly in times of crisis,” were also “highlighted” by him. PM Shehbaz lauds humanitarian services PM Shehbaz lauds humanitarian services