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Express Tribune
5 days ago
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Pakistan Sends 28th Aid Shipment to Gaza as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
Listen to article Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan on Monday dispatched its 28th humanitarian consignment to Gaza, carrying 100 tons of essential food and medical supplies, in a continued show of solidarity with the Palestinian people. The aid is part of the foundation's ongoing relief efforts for the war-affected population in the besieged enclave. Alhamdulillah! Alkhidmat has sent a new consignment of 100 tons of relief goods from Islamabad for Palestinian families in Gaza facing a severe food crisis.#Alkhidmat #gaza #palsetine #Support #Palestine — Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan (@AlkhidmatOrg) August 4, 2025 The consignment, arranged in coordination with the Government of Pakistan and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), was flown from Islamabad via a special aircraft to Amman, Jordan, from where it will be transported to Gaza for distribution among displaced families. The aid dispatch comes at a time when humanitarian conditions in Gaza continue to deteriorate. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNRWA, child malnutrition rates have tripled in the last three months, and the region faces a risk of famine if access is not urgently expanded. On July 10, children and women were killed and injured while waiting for nutrition supplies in Gaza. The killing of families trying to access life-saving aid is unconscionable. UNICEF's @TedChaiban shares what's needed urgently for children in Gaza. — UNICEF (@UNICEF) August 2, 2025 Aid organisations say at least 600 aid trucks are needed per day to meet the Strip's basic humanitarian needs. Nearly 1,600 aid trucks have entered Gaza since Israel eased restrictions in late July Local Palestinian health authorities reported that at least 80 people were killed on Sunday by Israeli airstrikes and gunfire across the Gaza Strip. According to Palestinian medics, several of the victims were attempting to reach aid distribution points in the central and southern regions of the enclave. Among the dead was a staff member of the Palestinian Red Crescent Society. The organization stated that an Israeli strike hit its headquarters in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, sparking a fire on the building's first floor. Growing hunger At least 41 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza since dawn, including 20 people who were seeking aid, hospital sources told Al Jazeera. The killings come as the United Nations warns that Gaza is on the brink of famine, with one in three residents reportedly going days without food. 'Over 320,000 young children are now at risk of acute malnutrition,' said Ted Chaiban, UNICEF's Deputy Executive Director for Humanitarian Action and Supply Operations, in a statement on Friday following his recent visit to Israel, Gaza, and the occupied West Bank. Hospitals in Gaza have recorded six new deaths from famine and malnutrition in the past 24 hours, including one child, according to the Gaza Health brings the total number of people who have died from hunger-related causes since the start of the war to 181, including 94 children. As starvation continues to spread across the Gaza Strip, harrowing images of emaciated children and rising reports of hunger-related deaths have sparked global outrage, pressuring Israel to allow increased humanitarian aid into the territory earlier this week. Ceasefire The Palestinian Foreign Ministry has urged the UN Security Council (UNSC) to 'fulfill its responsibilities' by imposing an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and carrying out an official visit to the region to witness the situation firsthand. In a statement shared on social media, the Palestinian Foreign Ministry called on the UN Security Council to 'stop the crimes of genocide, displacement, and annexation against our people' and to act on the resolutions of a recent UN conference advocating for a two-state solution. The ministry warned that over two million Palestinians in Gaza are trapped in a 'tight death circle' — facing relentless violence, starvation, thirst, lack of medical care, and the denial of all fundamental human rights. Israel's war on Gaza The Israeli army has launched a brutal offensive against Gaza since October 2023, killing at least 58,667 Palestinians, including 17,400 children. More than 139,974 people have been injured, and over 14,222 are missing and presumed dead. Last November, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. Israel also faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice for its war on the enclave.
Business Recorder
24-05-2025
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- Business Recorder
Alkhidmat announces its ‘Qurbani campaign'
LAHORE: Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan has formally launched its annual Qurbani Fi Sabilillah 2025 campaign, announcing the sacrifice of 10,000 animals during Eid-ul-Adha to distribute meat among more than two million underprivileged individuals. The announcement was made here during a press conference held at Alkhidmat's head office. Dr Hafeez ur Rehman, President of Alkhidmat Foundation, stated that this year's campaign will benefit deserving families across Pakistan— including orphans, widows, prisoners, the transgender community, and other marginalised groups. In addition, the Foundation has made arrangements to carry out Eid sacrifices for displaced Palestinians in Egypt, Jordan, Al-Quds, and the West Bank. The campaign includes the sacrifice of 6,000 large and 4,000 small animals. 'With the support of our donors and volunteers, we aim to bring Eid joy to those who need it most,' said Dr Rehman. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
19-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Turkish envoy visits Alkhidmat Foundation HQs
KARACHI: The Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Pakistan, Dr Irfan Neziroglu, visited the national headquarters of Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan in Lahore on Thursday. He was warmly received by President Alkhidmat Foundation Dr Hafeez ur Rehman, Secretary General Syed Waqas Jafri, Vice Presidents Muhammad Abdus Shakoor, Syed Ihsanullah Waqas, Dr Mushtaq Mangat, and other senior officials. During the visit, the Ambassador was given a detailed tour of the Alkhidmat Complex and briefed on the organisation's ongoing humanitarian activities, both within Pakistan and internationally. These included relief projects, volunteer engagement, and various development initiatives. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Hafeez ur Rehman stated that Türkiye and Pakistan have always stood by each other during times of need. 'Our partnership with Turkish humanitarian organisations is a matter of great pride for us,' he said. Ambassador Neziroglu praised the services of Alkhidmat Foundation, describing them as exemplary. He emphasised the deep cultural and emotional bond between the peoples of Türkiye and Pakistan, noting, 'Our flags may differ in colour, but our hearts beat as one.' He also expressed a strong interest in expanding mutual cooperation, particularly in initiatives aimed at youth engagement and joint community service. The Ambassador acknowledged and appreciated the role of Alkhidmat volunteers during the recent earthquake in Türkiye, offering his heartfelt thanks for their timely and selfless support. As a symbolic gesture of commitment, Dr Neziroglu formally registered himself as an Alkhidmat volunteer and assured his continued support for the organisation's future initiatives. The visit concluded with the presentation of an honorary shield, a model of Minar-e-Pakistan, and traditional Pakistani gifts — a shawl and cap — by Dr Hafeez ur Rehman to the Turkish Ambassador. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Türkiye pledges humanitarian aid
The Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Pakistan Dr Irfan Neziroglu has reaffirmed brotherly ties between the two countries and expressing strong interest in expanding humanitarian cooperation. He expressed these views during his visit the headquarters of Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan in Lahore on Thursday. Dr Neziroglu was received by President Alkhidmat Foundation Dr Hafeezur Rehman, Secretary General Syed Waqas Jafri and other senior officials of the organisation. During his visit, the envoy was given a comprehensive tour of the Alkhidmat Complex and was briefed on the Foundation's wide-ranging relief and development initiatives, both in Pakistan and globally. "Our nations have always supported each other in times of hardship. Our collaboration with Turkish humanitarian organisations is a source of pride," he stated.
Express Tribune
08-05-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
Mobile health units deployed
Amid mounting tensions and cross-border aggression, Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan has mobilised a humanitarian relief operation. Addressing a press briefing, Secretary General Syed Waqas Jafri announced the deployment of critical resources and the activation of nationwide emergency networks. "We have activated our 41 Alkhidmat Response Centres across Pakistan and set up war crisis management cells at the central, regional and provincial levels," he said. The foundation has dispatched 15 mobile health units, 50 ambulances, medicines worth Rs10 million, tents and other relief goods to the affected areas.
