ISLAMABAD: The United States has approved a relief assistance package to aid Pakistan in its recovery efforts following the devastating floods, marking the first international aid initiative under the Trump administration, as reported by state-run Pakistan Television.
The US State Department stated that the funding will provide food, shelter, and other emergency support to the flood-affected regions. The US government has committed to working alongside Pakistani authorities and trusted humanitarian organizations to ensure the delivery of the aid.
US Central Command has already sent an initial batch of emergency supplies. Jeremy Levin, a senior State Department official overseeing foreign assistance, confirmed that the United States responded swiftly to the disaster.
“Within just 72 hours, US relief teams were deployed, new assistance was arranged, and essential military supplies were sent to Pakistan,” Levin said.
Bethany Morrison, another senior official, emphasized Washington’s recognition of the scale of the disaster and its impact on civilians, reaffirming the US commitment to providing life-saving aid.
The US Department of State had previously approved a monetary response on September 5, aimed at delivering crucial assistance to the impacted communities. However, the exact amount of funding for the recovery effort has not been disclosed.
Additionally, six flights organized by US Army Central Command (ARCENT) have already delivered critical supplies, including tents, dewatering pumps, and generators. The first consignment arrived at Nur Khan Air Base, where US and Pakistani officials handed over the supplies to the Pakistan Army, which will distribute them to flood relief camps.
The US Embassy in Islamabad expressed gratitude to the Pakistani government for its partnership, stating that US military aircraft were deployed in response to Pakistan’s request for urgent aid.
