Islamabad, February 09, 2023 (PPI-OT):Pakistan Red Crescent Society has donated a generous sum of US dollars 50,000 to the Turkish Embassy in Pakistan, for the relief and recovery of Turkiye earthquake victims. The donation cheque was presented by Chairman PRCS Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari to the Ambassador of Turkiye, Dr. Mehmet Pachachi in a simple ceremony held in Turkish Embassy here on Tuesday.
Speaking on this occasion, Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari said that PRCS has stood with the people of Turkiye in this hour of grief and distress and would do all possible cooperation and support for the relief and recovery of the earthquake victims.
Chairman PRCS expressed heartfelt condolences to the brotherly Turkish people on the tragic loss of life and destruction of property caused by the earthquake in Turkiye. He said that Turkiye and Pakistan are brothers and both has always stood side by side through thick and thin. He said Pakistan-Turkiye partnership is destined to remain a vital factor in the peace, stability and progress of our two peoples in an increasingly turbulent world.
Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari said that PRCS doors are always open for the Turkish brothers, he also offered to send a response team to Turkiye. On this occasion, the Ambassador of Turkey, Dr. Mehmet Pachachi, thanked the PRCS for giving the relief donation and said that we appreciate this initiative and salute the passion and sincerity of the leadership of Red Crescent. Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari also recorded his comments on the condolence book kept in the embassy.
For more information, contact:
Sindh Provincial Branch,
Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS)
Hilal-e Ahmar House, G 2 Khayaban-e-Iqbal, Zone A Block 7,
Teen Talwar, Main Clifton Road, Karachi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-35306227, 35306228, 35306229
Fax: +92-21-35830376
E-mail: phq@prcsindh.org.pk
Website: http://www.prcsindh.org.pk/