The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has stepped in to support ongoing relief operations in flood-affected areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by “upholding its legacy of responding to the nation’s call during times of natural calamities,” airlifting 48 tons of relief goods from Karachi to Peshawar, the military’s media wing said on Sunday.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the consignment was transported through an Air Eagle B-737 aircraft to ensure swift delivery to the flood-hit districts of Buner and Shangla.

The supplies, arranged by a non-governmental organisation, mainly comprise dry rations and will be distributed among affected families in coordination with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).

The ISPR statement said, “Pakistan Air Force extended vital support to ongoing relief operations in flood-affected areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. By establishing an air bridge, PAF has ensured the swift transportation of urgently needed supplies to support relief efforts in the flood-hit districts of Buner and Shangla.”

It added that the mission reflected the Air Force’s “enduring commitment to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the nation, not only in safeguarding the aerial frontiers of the country but also in providing timely assistance to fellow countrymen in times of crisis.”