First 1800 tons wheat consignment being delivered to Afghanistan today

The first 1800 metric tons of wheat consignment as humanitarian assistance by Pakistan for the people of Afghanistan is being delivered on Thursday.

The wheat is being delivered as part of five billion rupees worth of humanitarian aid announced by Prime Minister Imran Khan.

The pledged aid includes 50,000 MT of wheat, emergency medical supplies, winter shelters, and other supplies.

The government also approved tariff and sales tax reductions on key Afghan exports to Pakistan.

The first 1800 metric tons wheat consignment of wheat would be handed over to Afghanistan at Torkham border today.