KARACHI: Islamic Relief Fund of Malaysia has donated three tonnes of food items for earthquake victims of Baluchistan.
According to a statement issued by the High Commission for Pakistan in Kuala Lumpur, Monday the High Commission is receiving overwhelming response from Malaysian people and organisations who wish to donate in cash or kind to alleviate the suffering of the victims of devastating earth quake that hit Pakistan, last week.
According to the statement, the Islamic Relief Fund of Malaysia has donated three tonnes of food items including rice, wheat and condensed milk for earthquake victims. This relief will be uplifted by the Pakistan International Airlines, free of cost, to Pakistan.
The statement adds that Mercy Malaysia is sending its two member Rapid Assessment Team to Pakistan. The team, during its stay in Pakistan, will assess the damages and identify the requirements of the affected people. Basing upon this report, Mercy Malaysia will decide the quantum and nature of relief to be sent to Pakistan.
It said the Malaysian people in their individual capacity are donating warm clothing and other items, besides, High Commission is also receiving inquiries from public regarding cash donations for earthquake victims.-APP