A Nepali man has praised Pakistan’s decision to send 100 tonnes of humanitarian aid to flood-hit Nepal, saying the assistance had “directly challenged” the response from China, India and Dubai.
In a video circulating on social media, the man described Pakistan as a “true friend” of Nepal while praising Islamabad for sending relief supplies after deadly floods and landslides devastated parts of the country.
Pakistan dispatched the 100-tonne consignment to Nepal on Sunday as rescue teams continued searching for people missing after the disaster, which has killed hundreds across Nepal and China.
The aid was coordinated by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and flown from Islamabad to Kathmandu on a chartered flight, Pakistan’s Foreign Office said.
The consignment contained tents, blankets, mats, hygiene kits and medicines for communities affected by the disaster, according to the Foreign Office.
The speaker in the video compared Pakistan’s contribution with assistance from other countries and said Islamabad’s response demonstrated its friendship with Nepal.
The relief supplies were later handed over to the relevant Nepalese authorities, the NDMA said in a post on X late Sunday.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also expressed solidarity with Nepal and said Pakistan remained ready to provide further assistance.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families and all those affected,” Dar said. “Pakistan stands in solidarity with the Government and people of Nepal and remains ready to extend all possible support in this difficult hour.”
The aid follows a massive glacial collapse along the China-Nepal border on Aug. 26 that triggered deadly flooding and landslides, destroying roads, bridges and other infrastructure.
According to reports, 1,384 people have been killed across Nepal and China, while more than 5,500 remain missing. In Nepal, 1,341 bodies have been recovered, with around 4,996 people still unaccounted for.
