Rawalpindi — The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has initiated a large-scale flood relief operation in Gilgit-Baltistan, extending vital humanitarian support to families severely affected by recent flooding. Braving difficult weather conditions and the region’s rugged mountainous terrain, the PAF has mobilized its air and ground assets to deliver timely aid and evacuate stranded civilians.
As part of the operation, a C-130 aircraft of the PAF successfully airlifted seven tons of dry rations, daily use eatables, and life-saving medicines from PAF Base Nur Khan to Gilgit. The essential consignment, transported under challenging conditions, will be distributed to remote valleys cut off by damaged communication lines, in close coordination with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
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Rawalpindi, 20 August 2025#Pakistan Air Force has launched a large-scale flood relief operation in Gilgit-Baltistan. Demonstrating unwavering resolve amidst difficult weather conditions and rugged mountainous terrain, PAF C-130 aircraft airlifted 7 tons of dry rations,… pic.twitter.com/DqPgeMI7DI— Pakistan Armed Forces News 🇵🇰 (@PakistanFauj) August 20, 2025
Humanitarian Evacuation and Relief Supplies
In a parallel effort, the PAF relief team evacuated 75 stranded individuals from flood-hit areas, ensuring their safe return to secure locations. This simultaneous evacuation and supply distribution highlight the agility and effectiveness of the PAF in conducting complex humanitarian missions across difficult terrain.
Sustained Nationwide Relief Efforts
The Gilgit-Baltistan relief mission forms part of the nationwide emergency relief campaign spearheaded by Pakistan’s Armed Forces. Over the coming days, PAF aircraft and ground teams will remain actively engaged in providing critical supplies—including food, medicines, shelter, and medical aid—to vulnerable communities across flood-stricken regions.
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Reaffirming National Resolve
The swift and determined response of the Pakistan Air Force has brought much-needed hope to distressed families, reaffirming the unflinching commitment of Pakistan’s Armed Forces to stand shoulder to shoulder with the nation in every hour of trial. The ongoing operations underscore the Armed Forces’ dedication to safeguarding lives and alleviating human suffering during natural calamities.
