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Chinese firm donates relief supplies to Gwadar’s flood victims

China Overseas Ports Holding (Pakistan) Co. Ltd. responded to the devastating floods in Gwadar, Pakistan, triggered by heavy rainfall from February 27th to 29th, the worst in 16 years. Roads were destroyed, homes collapsed, and residents faced hardships. The company swiftly provided disaster relief by purchasing and distributing essential supplies including 30,000 bottles of water and 3,000 canned food items to the affected. Additionally, the China-Pakistan Faqeer Colony Middle School, constructed with Chinese assistance, offered shelter to hundreds impacted by the floods.

China Overseas Ports Holding (Pakistan) Co. Ltd. donated disaster relief supplies to Gwadar’s flood victims.

From February 27th to 29th, Gwadar suffered the heaviest and longest-lasting rainstorm over the last 16 years, which resulted in large-scale flooding, leaving roads destroyed and a large number of residential buildings collapsed. The production and daily life of the people fell into difficult situation, reported local news channel. After the disaster, China Overseas Ports Holding (Pakistan) Co. Ltd. launched a rescue operation. Under difficult conditions, it urgently purchased 30,000 bottles of mineral water, 3,000 bottles of canned food, etc., and distributed among victims. During the flood, the China-Pakistan Faqeer Colony Middle School in Gwadar, built and managed with China’s aid, took in hundreds of people affected by the disaster to take shelter.

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