RIYADH — The eighth and ninth Saudi relief planes, laden with 60 tons of aid supplies, including tents, blankets, shelter kits, food baskets and dates, benefiting 8,424 people, arrived in Karachi, Pakistan.

The planes are part of the Saudi relief airlift dispatched by King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) to support people affected by floods and rains in Pakistan. The airlift comes in implementation of the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman, and with the follow-up of the Crown Prince.

The aid was received by the National Disaster Management Authority and will be distributed to the affected people in a number of regions in Pakistan.

This aid comes as a part of humanitarian programs and efforts being provided by Saudi Arabia, represented by KSrelief, to support a number of countries to overcome crises and disasters. — SPA