PROVINCE REPORT
PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), in collaboration with the Turkish Red Crescent Society (TRCS), organized a food assistance distribution in Peshawar, providing essential food packages to 70 families affected by the tragic Dir Colony School incident in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Each 54 Kg food package comprised essential household food items, including wheat flour, rice, cooking oil, red lentils, mung beans, chickpeas, sugar, tea and salt, to help address the basic food and nutritional needs of the affected families.
This initiative aimed to support families affected by the tragic incident at Dir Colony School in Peshawar, where several school children and teachers lost their lives, while many people sustained injuries.
Speaking on the occasion, Secretary General PRCS, Mr Muhammad Abaid Ullah Khan, said:
PRCS stands in solidarity with the families affected by the tragic Dir Colony School incident. The loss of innocent children and teachers is deeply distressing, and we recognise the immense challenges faced by the affected families. Through this initiative, PRCS has extended food assistance to 70 families to support their immediate needs. I sincerely appreciate the valuable collaboration of the Turkish Red Crescent Society and acknowledge the continued guidance and leadership of Chairperson PRCS, Mrs Farzhana Naek, for strengthening the Society’s humanitarian response and commitment to serving vulnerable communities.
Mr Kaan Saner, Head of Delegation, Turkish Red Crescent Society in Pakistan, stated:
The Turkish Red Crescent Society remains committed to supporting communities affected by humanitarian emergencies and difficult circumstances. Our collaboration with the Pakistan Red Crescent Society reflects the longstanding spirit of friendship, solidarity and humanitarian cooperation between our two National Societies. We hope that this food assistance will provide some relief to the 70 affected families as they navigate these challenging circumstances. We deeply value our partnership with PRCS and reaffirm our commitment to working together to support vulnerable communities across Pakistan.
Mr Farzand Ali Wazir, Chairman, PRCS Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Branch, said:
The Dir Colony School incident has left a profound impact on the affected families and the wider community. In these difficult circumstances, standing with those affected and extending practical humanitarian support is our collective responsibility. We are grateful to PRCS National Headquarters and the Turkish Red Crescent Society for their timely support and cooperation in providing essential food packages to the affected families. I also acknowledge the leadership and guidance of PRCS Chairperson Mrs Farzhana Naek in facilitating humanitarian initiatives that strengthen our response to communities in need.
Mr Abid Rahman Marwat, Provincial Secretary, PRCS Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Branch, appreciated the efforts of PRCS NHQ leadership and the Turkish Red Crescent Society teams for their valuable support, cooperation and facilitation in organising the food assistance distribution.
The beneficiary families also expressed their gratitude to the PRCS and the Turkish Red Crescent Society for extending timely food assistance and standing alongside them during this difficult period. They appreciated the humanitarian support and the provision of essential food items, which will help address some of their immediate household needs.
