King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSRelief) & PRCS unite for humanitarian excellence in Pakistan

09 October, 2024

A landmark ceremony for signing agreements under the joint collaboration program of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSRelief) took place at a local hotel in Islamabad, signifying a pivotal moment in the delivery of humanitarian services in Pakistan. The event was graced by the presence of Honorable Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, H.E Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Malki, KSRelief Assistant Supervisor General, Engineer Ahmed Ali Al-Beez, Honourable Chairman Pakistan Red Crescent Society Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari, Director General National Commission for Human Development Nasir ud din Mashhood Ahmad, representative from National Disaster Management Authority among others. During the ceremony, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) and KSRelief. The agreement, focused on strengthening humanitarian efforts, capacity building, and enhancing collaboration in training and research, marks a significant step forward in the relationship between the two organizations. Honorable Chairman PRCS, Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari, and KSRelief Assistant Supervisor General, Engineer Ahmed Ali Al-Beez, signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organizations. Speaking on the occasion, Chairman Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari highlighted the significance of the day for the people of Pakistan, as it coincided with the remembrance of the devastating October 8, 2005 earthquake. He expressed his gratitude to KSRelief for their firm support during the reconstruction phase and acknowledged that today's agreement brings renewed hope to millions in need. He further underscored the enduring and robust relationship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, rooted in shared history, values, and mutual respect. Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari paid tribute to the steadfast support provided by Saudi Arabia during Pakistan's most challenging times, particularly KSRelief's steadfast partnership in disaster response and humanitarian aid.