Re: Muslim states send condolences and aid to Pakistan
As promised, plane load, after plane load of aid is arriving from one Muslim country after another.
Four C 130s from Turkey arrive to take part in relief operation
Four C 130 aircraft from Turkey carrying upto 100 armymen, civilians and para-medics have arrived here Sunday to take part in the rescue operation for the earthquake victims. Planes were also carrying medical teams, relief goods, ambulances, sniffing dogs and other necessities of life, Asip Kaya, Deputy Chief of Turkish Mission in Islamabad told APP. He said rescue teams which were equipped with latest technology would immediately be dispatched to Muzaffarabad to carry out relief operation for their Pakistani brothers.
28-member UAE relief and rescue team arrives
28-member well trained UAE team to carry out relief and rescue operation in calamity hit areas arrived here Sunday afternoon. An official of UAE Defence Ministry Colonel (Retd) Khalid Suleman who is accompanying the team told APP at Chaklala air base the team comprising Police officials and engineers were capable of handling such situations. He said that UAE was sending relief goods to Pakistan. “Today, at least three cargo planes will reach Islamabad carrying medicine, food items, tents and blankets.” He said, we are also buying food items from the local market for the affecttees. Meanwhile, a team of Chinese relief and rescue workers has also arrived.