Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) SAIF, currently docked in Colombo for the International Fleet Review 2025, has swiftly launched humanitarian and disaster relief operations to support Sri Lanka following the destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
According to an official statement issued in Islamabad on 29 November 2025, the cyclone and the resulting torrential rains have inflicted severe damage across Sri Lanka, leaving communities in urgent need of assistance. Responding without delay, PNS SAIF supplied emergency relief goods to Sri Lankan authorities to strengthen ongoing national rescue and relief efforts.
The aid package included essential food items, Meals Ready to Eat (MREs), dry rations, first-aid kits, emergency medical supplies and critical equipment for immediate use in affected areas. The Pakistan Navy affirmed that additional humanitarian support will continue based on evolving on-ground needs.
The rapid response highlights Pakistan Navy’s dedication to regional stability, international humanitarian responsibilities and its longstanding solidarity with friendly nations during times of crisis.
