Shelter & Winter Kits for Pakistan
To help the needy during the harsh winter season, the King Salman Relief Center has started distributing 84,500 shelter and winter kits for Pakistan. The project is for the poor and needy families who may affected by the severe cold. The charity campaign aims to provide basic necessities to people living in the snowy and coldest areas of Pakistan so that they can stay safe and warm.
In a grand ceremony held in Islamabad, Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Maliki, Federal Minister of Pakistan Rana Tanveer Hussain, and Director of King Salman Relief Center Pakistan Abdullah Al-Baqmi officially inaugurated the project. The ceremony highlighted the strong brotherly relations and welfare initiatives between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, under which emphasis was placed on directly benefiting the deserving people.
In the first phase, 50,000 winter kits are being distributed in 50 severely cold districts of the country, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Kashmir, Sindh, and Punjab. Each winter kit includes two blankets, warm shawls for men and women, and warm clothing for children and adults so that these people can better cope with the cold weather.
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This project is being completed in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Provincial Disaster Management Authorities, and local administrations, so that aid reaches the deserving in a transparent manner. More than 591,500 people will benefit from this welfare campaign, which shows that Saudi Arabia and the King Salman Relief Center are continuously playing their role in the spirit of humanitarian compassion in Pakistan.
Project Overview
According to an official statement issued in Islamabad, the relief project includes the distribution of 84,500 Shelter & Winter Kits for Pakistan. These resources are designed to support individuals in some of the coldest and most disaster-prone areas, ensuring they receive adequate protection from extreme weather conditions.
Launch Ceremony and Key Attendees
The project was formally inaugurated at a launch ceremony held in Islamabad. Key figures present at the event included:
- Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Maliki
- Pakistan’s Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain
- Abdullah Al-Baqami, Director of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center Pakistan
These dignitaries highlighted the importance of the relief efforts and reaffirmed the strong ties between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan in humanitarian assistance.
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Phase-Wise Distribution Plan
The implementation of the project will carried out in multiple phases to ensure a structured and efficient distribution:
Phase 1: Winter Kits Distribution
The first phase focuses on the immediate distribution of 50,000 winter kits to families living in Pakistan’s 50 coldest and snow-covered districts. The allocation of winter kits is as follows:
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 16,000 kits
- Balochistan: 12,000 kits
- Gilgit-Baltistan: 10,000 kits
- Jammu and Kashmir: 6,000 kits
- Sindh: 4,000 kits
- Punjab: 2,000 kits
Each winter kit includes essential items such as:
- Two blankets
- Warm shawls for men and women
- Winter clothing for children and adults
Phase 2-4: Shelter Kits Distribution
The remaining 34,500 shelter kits will reserved for disaster response and distributed in three additional phases. These kits will be strategically allocated to affected regions and are expected to be fully distributed by December 2025.
Collaboration for Effective Implementation
To ensure transparency and efficiency, the project will executed in collaboration with key national and local organizations, including:
- National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
- Provincial Disaster Management Authorities (PDMAs)
- Gilgit-Baltistan Disaster Management Authority (GBDMA)
- State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA)
- Local administrative bodies
Impact and Beneficiaries
Through these joint efforts, the King Salman Relief Center aims to provide critical support to over 591,500 people across Pakistan. The initiative underscores Saudi Arabia’s commitment to humanitarian assistance and its ongoing efforts to alleviate hardships faced by vulnerable communities during the winter season.
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Conclusion
The launch of this large-scale relief project highlights the enduring partnership between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan in addressing humanitarian challenges. The King Salman Relief Center continues to play a pivotal role in ensuring that the most affected populations receive timely and essential support to withstand the harsh winter conditions. By implementing a structured distribution plan and collaborating with key partners, this initiative is expected to bring significant relief to thousands of families in need.