Pakistan dispatched 105 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan on Wednesday in response to the devastating earthquake that struck the country on Sunday. The aid, which includes food, medicine, tents, blankets, and bubble mats, was sent following a phone call between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, and Afghanistan’s Taliban Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi.

Minister Dar expressed Pakistan’s condolences and solidarity with the Afghan people, stating that Pakistan stands with its neighbor during this difficult time.

The earthquake, measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale, killed over 1,400 people and injured more than 3,300, primarily in Kunar province. The death toll is expected to rise as rescue efforts continue and access to remote villages is hampered by landslides.

While the Taliban government has organized helicopter evacuations and established aid coordination centers, concerns remain about access to affected areas and potential funding shortfalls for the relief effort.

International organizations like the World Health Organization and Save the Children have highlighted these challenges, emphasizing the need for continued international support.