Global Outlook

 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has sent a second batch of humanitarian aid to flood-hit Pakistan. The Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence has continued humanitarian operations in Pakistan through an air bridge, transferring humanitarian aid to the flood victims.  On 30 August, two additional planes, the fifth in the sequence, had flown to the affected people in Pakistan, carrying tons of food, medical and pharmaceutical supplies, and shelter. They reached Islamabad loaded with tents.  The humanitarian aid was dispatched as per the directives of the President of the UAE , His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to support flood-hit Pakistan. According to the Emirates news agency WAM, the provision of UAE aid falls under Article No.9 of the 'UAE’s Principles of the 50', which considers foreign humanitarian aid an integral part of the UAE’s ethical commitment toward friendly countries. His Highness also reiterated the UAE’s full support to Pakistan ...