Summary The Army troops have distributed around 6000 tons of food items and 37000 tents.
RAWALPINDI (Web Desk) - Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani visited earthquake affected areas of Awaran District in Balochistan on Tuesday.
According to ISPR, he was briefed at the field Headquarter of Pakistan Army s Formation undertaking relief and rehabilitation work.
COAS appreciated the quick response by Army Units and Frontier Corps Balochistan in reaching the earthquake affected areas and providing relief to their Baloch brothers, despite all odds.
He reiterated the resolve that Pakistan Army, in collaboration with the Government of Balochistan and concerned federal ministries, will continue the relief efforts despite attempts to disrupt relief work by miscreants.
He also appreciated resolve of the local population to withstand the hardships and sufferings caused by the unfortunate natural calamity. A total of six battalions and eight helicopters have been employed for relief and rehabilitation work in the affected areas.
The Army troops have, thus far, distributed around 6000 tons of food items and 37000 tents.
Moreover, a well-equipped Army Field Hospital has also been functioning, round the clock, where more than 17000 patients have been treated.
Later, during interaction with notables of the area and local administration officials, COAS assured the continued support of Pak Army to the people of Awaran and Balochistan Government, till settlement of the affected population.
Earlier, on arrival at Awaran COAS was received by Lieutenant General Nasser Khan Janjua, Commander Southern Command.
