Islamabad — The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) launched its Humanitarian Appeal for Emergency Flood Response 2025 at the PRCS National Headquarters in Islamabad. The event brought together ambassadors, heads of delegations, and representatives from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Norwegian Red Cross, Turkish Red Crescent, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), German Red Cross, civil society, international organizations, government officials, and PRCS staff.
Floods Create Large-Scale Humanitarian Emergency
This year’s monsoon floods have triggered a nationwide crisis. Reports confirm more than 907 deaths and over 1,044 injuries. In addition, thousands of families lost their homes and livelihoods. Key provinces and regions — including Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu & Kashmir — remain among the worst hit. Consequently, the floods have left widespread devastation in their wake.
PRCS Response and Preparedness
PRCS Secretary General, Mr. Muhammad Abaid Ullah Khan, stressed the Society’s operational readiness and coordinated response mechanisms. He explained that teams are reaching vulnerable communities while strengthening partnerships to scale up humanitarian operations. Moreover, he underlined the importance of collective action in tackling a crisis of this magnitude.
all for Support and Solidarity
PRCS Chairperson, Ms. Farzhana Naek, reaffirmed the Society’s commitment to stand by flood-affected families. She noted that PRCS teams, working closely with provincial branches and Movement partners, are already delivering life-saving aid. The assistance includes emergency shelter, food, safe drinking water, dry rations, health services, and psychosocial support.
She further urged donors, the Pakistani diaspora, INGOs, and the international community to extend solidarity. “Together,” she said, “we can bring hope and relief to thousands of families in need.”
International Federation’s Appeal
The IFRC Head of Delegation in Pakistan, Mr. Farid Abdulkadir, described the floods as “devastating,” pointing to lives lost, families displaced, and livelihoods destroyed. To expand relief operations, IFRC has launched a 17 million Swiss Francs emergency appeal in support of PRCS. He emphasized, “The IFRC is proud to stand with PRCS in delivering life-saving assistance to the most vulnerable communities.”
