Pakistan's aid consignment for quake affectees handed over to authorities in Yangon

Pakistan's first consignment of thirty-five tons for earthquake affectees was handed over to Myanmar Authorities at Yangon International Airport in Myanmar.

Ambassador of Pakistan at Myanmar Imran Haider along with Pakistan Embassy's diplomats officially handed over the relief to Chief Minister of Yangon Region and Director General Training of MoFA.

The Government of Pakistan and Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority remains steadfast in its commitment to providing humanitarian assistance to earthquake affected people of Myanmar.

Meanwhile, Myanmar's military has announced a temporary ceasefire to speed up relief and reconstruction efforts following last week's devastating earthquake.

In a statement, the ruling junta's State Administration Council said the deal would be in effect till 22nd of this month.

The death toll after the earthquake has reached over two thousand and eight hundred.

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