Pakistan’s Aid Convoy of 21 Trucks Reaches Turkish’s Earthquake-Hit Malatya
A convoy comprising 21 trucks carrying 275-ton relief assistance goods from Pakistan arrived at Malatya, one of the worst hit cities by the earthquake in Turkey. The truck convoy carrying mainly winterized tents, blankets and other essential relief goods departed from Pakistan on February 11 and reached Turkey via Iran.
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 Turkey. A ship carrying earthquake relief goods is also scheduled to leave Pakistan for Turkey soon.