ISLAMABAD: A five-member delegation from Afghanistan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) visited Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS).

Delegation met PRCS team led by Chairman PRCS Abrarul Haq and discussed common areas of interest.

According to a statement, the ARCS delegation was led by acting President Afghanistan Red Crescent Society, Moulvi Matiul Haq Khalis.

The other members of delegation included Ghulam Habib Hassam, Inamullah, Abdul Hai and Abdul Baseer. Vice Chairman, Mr Asif Bajwa, Secretary General, Dr Adeel Nawaz and other PRCS officers were also present on the occasion.

In the discussion, Moulvi Khalis shed light upon the activities and humanitarian endeavours being undertaken by ARCS in Afghanistan. He particularly praised contribution and cooperation of Pakistan Red Crescent Society in mitigating the suffering of Afghan people.

Speaking on the occasion, Chairman PRCS Abrarul Haq said Afghanistan was not just a neighbour but also a brother country. He further asserted that the PRCS would continue to provide its services to the Afghani people.

He expressed that PRCS, would continue to help and serve the humanity to the best of its ability without any discrimination based on caste, colour or creed.

He emphasized that conflicts, droughts, epidemics, pandemics, food shortages and translocations had impacted Afghani people massively.

“In view of current challenges, we would not leave Afghani people alone in these tough times. Pakistani nation stands with Afghani people, both Pakistan Red Crescent Society and Afghanistan Red Crescent Society, together, would make efforts for relief and service of Afghani people,” he said.

Published in Dawn, December 12th, 2021