ISLAMABAD:Tetra Pak Pakistan on Wednesday donated an amount of Rs 22 million to support the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) in carrying out flood relief efforts across the country.
Finance Director of Tetra Pak Pakistan Misbah Burney presented the cheque to PRCS Chairman Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari here at the Society’s Headquarters, said a news release.
Both the representatives discussed current challenges faced by the flood victims and underlined the need for all to work together and expand the scope of relief efforts.
Misbah Burney recognized this relief assistance as a firm commitment from Tetra Pak to help protect the communities where it operates.
“The massive havoc and wreckage caused by these floods have shattered these communities, driving millions out of their homes to face danger and disease like never witnessed before,” he said.
For an efficient capacity building of relief efforts, Burney said his organization believed in playing their role by supporting a major humanitarian actor such as the PRCS which has been actively involved in driving relief efforts across the country with great financial diligence and use of local capacity.
The PRCS chairman said, “We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of so many lives, and the misery and hardship these floods have brought to people across Pakistan who are now trying to seek safety and shelter to protect their families.”
He said the Red Crescent relief operation was ongoing in the flood-affected areas and the relief teams were on the ground and working round the clock, providing relief and rescue services to the distressed people.
PRCS was grateful for the generous relief support from Tetra Pak Pakistan which would help it in mobilizing thousands of people to safety and providing them with critical relief and much needed assistance, he added.
“The assistance immediately required by flood victims is life saving, however, the impact of these floods will be long term,” he added.
He said the significant loss to the livestock and agriculture sector would not only impact the livelihoods of those affected by it, but also the food security situation of the country in the medium and long term. “There is a dire need for all stakeholders to work together and adopt smart solutions,” he added.