ISLAMABAD: On Saturday, Pakistan dispatched its 19th humanitarian relief shipment to Gaza, bringing the cumulative aid sent so far to 1,915 tons. This latest 100-ton consignment was organized by the Alkhidmat Foundation and facilitated by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
The aid package included essential food supplies such as flour, ready-to-eat meals, cooking oil, jam, and canned fruit. It was airlifted from Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport via a chartered flight, with the route passing through Al Arish in Egypt before reaching Gaza. This relief effort was carried out in line with instructions from the Prime Minister.
A departure ceremony was held at the airport, attended by Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, along with officials from NDMA and Alkhidmat Foundation.
Meanwhile, in the Netherlands, Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp resigned from the caretaker cabinet on Friday, citing disagreement with the government’s stance on the conflict in Gaza. He expressed frustration over the cabinet’s reluctance to pursue stronger action against Israel concerning its operations in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
“I encountered resistance in pushing for additional measures,” Veldkamp stated, confirming his intention to formally step down. The Dutch caretaker government has been in place since its collapse on June 3 and is expected to remain until a new coalition emerges following the October elections — a process that could take several months.
On the ground, Israel continues its military campaign in Gaza, focusing on taking control of Gaza City, displacing residents to the south, dismantling Hamas infrastructure, and applying pressure for the release of hostages.
