ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on September 6 dispatched 100 tones of humanitarian assistance to Nepal after devastating floods and landslides caused widespread destruction and loss of life.
The disaster has reportedly killed around 1,344 people, while more than 5,000 others remain missing since severe flooding and landslides struck parts of Nepal in late August.
The relief shipment left Islamabad for Kathmandu by air. It was coordinated by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) as part of Pakistan’s emergency response to the crisis.
The assistance includes essential supplies for families who have lost their homes or remain stranded in affected areas. The shipment contains tents, blankets, sleeping mats, hygiene kits and medicines.
Officials said the supplies will support Nepal’s ongoing rescue and relief operations. They will also help provide basic shelter and medical assistance to communities facing the aftermath of the disaster.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s solidarity with the people of Nepal. He said Pakistan stands with Nepal during the difficult period and will continue to support humanitarian efforts.
Pakistan has dispatched 100 tons of humanitarian assistance to Nepal, comprising tents, blankets, mats, hygiene kits and medicines, to support communities affected by the devastating floods and landslides.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families and all those… pic.twitter.com/WSO1mVZcWY
— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) September 6, 2026
A send-off ceremony was held in Islamabad before the shipment departed. Senior Pakistani officials attended the event along with Nepal’s ambassador to Pakistan.
The ceremony highlighted the longstanding ties between Pakistan and Nepal. Officials stressed that the relationship between the two countries extends beyond diplomatic and political cooperation.
Natural disasters have repeatedly tested the resilience of communities across South Asia. Floods and landslides can quickly disrupt transport, destroy homes and cut off access to food and healthcare.
Pakistan’s relief effort comes as Nepal continues rescue operations and searches for people still missing. The high number of casualties and missing persons has created an urgent need for shelter, medicine and other basic supplies.
The latest assistance also reflects Pakistan’s broader humanitarian role in the region. By sending emergency supplies soon after the disaster, Islamabad has sought to provide practical support to Nepal’s relief authorities.
For Nepal, the immediate priority remains saving lives, finding missing people and assisting those displaced by the floods and landslides.
Pakistan’s aid is expected to contribute to those efforts while reinforcing the close ties between the two South Asian nations.
