Lekhwiya begins relief operations in Pakistan

Qatar International Search and Rescue Group of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) started its relief operations in the affected areas of Pakistan owing to torrential rains and floods that hit large parts of the country.

The group participated in relief work, reinforced by specialised machinery and equipment for search and rescue operations, along with a medical team with integrated medical equipment in co-operation with Hamad Medical Corporation and the Ministry of Interior, where integrated field hospitals have been established to support and shelter those affected.Qatar International Search and Rescue Group arrived in Karachi on Friday, in conjunction with Qatar's first airlift flights to support relief efforts in Pakistan.The Standing Committee for Rescue and Relief Works and Humanitarian Aids for Afflicted Areas in brotherly and friendly countries undertakes the task of preparing relief materials and co-ordinating with the concerned authorities to deliver them to the affected areas. (QNA)