ANAKRA, AUG 30: Turkish First Lady Emine Erdoğan has expressed solidarity with Pakistan’s flood victims, calling on the international community to extend urgent assistance to help heal the suffering of millions affected.
In a message shared on social platform X (formerly Twitter), Emine Erdoğan recalled her visit to Pakistan during the 2010 floods, where she witnessed firsthand the pain and helplessness of families who had lost everything.
“Turkey was among the first to help Pakistan then, and even today, our prayers, hearts and support remain with the Pakistani people,” she wrote.
She said the Turkish Red Crescent is actively monitoring the situation and making arrangements for immediate relief, including food, shelter, water, and medical aid.
She also offered prayers for the victims, urging compassion and solidarity in this difficult time.
Call for international aid
The First Lady appealed to the global community to step up and support Pakistan in its time of need. “The wounds of the flood victims must be healed with humanity and compassion,” she said.
Devastation across Punjab
According to the Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the floods have submerged 1,769 villages, affecting 1.23 million residents. At least 248,000 people have been displaced, while rescue operations continue in Mandi Bahauddin, Hafizabad, Nankana Sahib, and Rajanpur.
Authorities report that so far, 28 lives have been lost, though swift efforts by the army, Rangers, and Rescue 1122 have saved 148,000 animals and evacuated thousands to safer areas.
ongoing relief efforts
Rescue teams are working round the clock to provide shelter and medical care to those displaced. Officials stressed that relief operations will continue until all affected families are safely rehabilitated.
