Second consignment of Indian relief goods due on November 18

17 Nov, 2005

Indian will despatch another consignment of relief material for quake-stricken people on Thursday by train comprising 27 wagons to Pakistan.
The train will carry relief material weighing 600 tonnes comprising snow tents, snow sleeping bags, blankets, essential medicines and medical equipment including injections such as Pethidine for pain and X-ray machines, among others, said a news release issued by Indian ministry of external affairs.
The train will leave from New Delhi and is expected to reach Lahore via Attari-Wagah border on Friday.
With this consignment, the total relief material provided by India to the quake victims will reach 1300 tonnes, said the news release.
Apart from official support by the Government of India, several private Indian organisations have sent relief material to Pakistan. The High Commission of Pakistan in New Delhi has also been permitted to source supplies of relief material from India, the release stated.

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