Saudi dates to Pakistan
Dr. Jassim Taqui
DG Al-Bab Institute for Strategic Studies
Islamabad, August
6, 2021:
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)
received a contribution of 116 metric tons of dates from the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia to help its food and nutrition assistance for vulnerable families in
Pakistan.
A healthy and
nutritious snack commonly used for the breaking of the fast, the Saudi dates
were initially planned to be distributed ahead of the Holy month of Ramadan in
April and May. However, their arrival was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
WFP is
distributing the palm dates to more than 10,000 families in close collaboration
with the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
“Saudi dates
are not only delicious but also rich in minerals and vitamins. They will
provide much-needed nutrition to all members of the family”, said WFP Pakistan
Representative and Country Director Chris Kaye.
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The United
Nations World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. We are the
world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and
using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability, and prosperity
for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impact of climate
change.
Follow us on
Twitter @WFPPakistan
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)
received a contribution of 116 metric tons of dates from the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia to help its food and nutrition assistance for vulnerable families in
Pakistan.
A healthy
and nutritious snack commonly used for the breaking of the fast, the Saudi
dates were initially planned to be distributed ahead of the Holy month of
Ramadan in April and May. However, their arrival was delayed due to the
COVID-19 pandemic.
WFP is
distributing the palm dates to more than 10,000 families in close collaboration
with the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
“Saudi dates
are not only delicious but also rich in minerals and vitamins. They will
provide much-needed nutrition to all members of the family”, said WFP Pakistan
Representative and Country Director Chris Kaye.
# # #
The United
Nations World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. We are the
world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and
using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability, and prosperity
for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impact of climate
change.
Follow us on
Twitter @WFPPakistan
For more
information please contact:
Ms. Mahira
Afzal, Communications Officer, WFP/ Islamabad, Mob. +92 300 8559 333, Email:
mahira.af@wfp.org
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