According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the vessel transported a large consignment of life-saving aid, including food essentials, Meals Ready to Eat (MREs), dry rations, medicines, first-aid kits, and other critical items. The cargo was formally handed over to Sri Lankan officials in a ceremony that underscored Pakistan’s steadfast friendship and solidarity during the country’s deepening humanitarian crisis.
Officials said the mission was launched to support communities devastated by widespread floods and landslides, which have swept away homes, cut off roads, and forced mass evacuations. The disaster has been described as the worst flooding to hit Sri Lanka in a decade, leaving hundreds of thousands displaced.
The Pakistan Army, in its statement, said it remained committed to global humanitarian responsibilities and would continue contributing to regional stability and supporting friendly nations in times of need.
Cyclone Ditwah has caused catastrophic destruction, with official figures confirming at least 153 deaths, 191 people missing, and more than 500,000 affected across the country.
Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Centre reported that over 78,000 people have taken refuge in nearly 800 relief shelters, many set up in schools to accommodate stranded families. Thousands of police, navy and army personnel have been mobilised to deliver food, clear debris-choked roads, and rescue residents trapped in submerged neighbourhoods.
