Pakistan on Wednesday dispatched 105 tonnes of humanitarian relief goods to Afghanistan in the wake of the devastating earthquake that has killed more than 1,400 people and injured over 3,300.
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The consignment includes food, medicines, tents, blankets, and bubble mats to support families left homeless and vulnerable. The aid follows a telephone conversation between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi.
“We extend our deepest condolences and prayers for the victims and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. Pakistan stands in solidarity with the brotherly people of Afghanistan in this difficult time,” Dar said in a statement.
A magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck Afghanistan on Sunday, causing widespread destruction across Kunar, Nangarhar, and Laghman provinces. Entire villages have been flattened, leaving survivors in open spaces, fearful of aftershocks. Many areas remain inaccessible due to landslides.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the death toll could rise further, as many victims remain trapped under rubble. Afghan authorities have set up emergency camps in Khas Kunar and near the epicenter to coordinate relief, burial efforts, and medical evacuations.
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The disaster has once again highlighted Afghanistan’s extreme vulnerability, with the United Nations estimating hundreds of thousands could be affected. Multiple countries, including Pakistan, have pledged assistance, but officials caution that sustained international support is urgently needed.
