PESHAWAR, November 6, 2026: The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), in collaboration with the Turkish Red Crescent Society (TRCS), distributed essential food packages among 70 families affected by the tragic Dir Colony School incident in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The humanitarian initiative was organised to provide immediate food assistance to families affected by the incident, which claimed the lives of several schoolchildren and teachers and left many others injured.
Each family received a 54-kilogram food package containing wheat flour, rice, cooking oil, red lentils, mung beans, chickpeas, sugar, tea and salt to help meet basic household and nutritional needs.
Speaking at the distribution ceremony, PRCS Secretary General Muhammad Abaid Ullah Khan expressed solidarity with the affected families and reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to supporting vulnerable communities.
He described the loss of innocent children and teachers as deeply distressing and acknowledged the difficulties faced by families coping with the tragedy.
He said the distribution of food packages was intended to provide practical assistance to affected households during a challenging period.
The secretary general appreciated the cooperation of the Turkish Red Crescent Society and acknowledged the leadership of PRCS Chairperson Farzhana Naek in strengthening the organisation’s humanitarian response.
Kaan Saner, Head of Delegation of the Turkish Red Crescent Society in Pakistan, reaffirmed his organisation’s commitment to assisting communities affected by humanitarian emergencies.
He said the partnership between the two national societies reflected the longstanding friendship and humanitarian cooperation between Pakistan and Türkiye.
Saner expressed hope that the food assistance would provide relief to the affected families and reiterated the Turkish Red Crescent Society’s commitment to continuing joint humanitarian initiatives across Pakistan.
PRCS Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Branch Chairman Farzand Ali Wazir said the Dir Colony School incident had deeply affected the families involved and the wider community.
He stressed the importance of collective responsibility in supporting people facing difficult circumstances and thanked PRCS National Headquarters and the Turkish Red Crescent Society for their timely assistance.
Wazir also acknowledged the guidance of PRCS Chairperson Farzhana Naek in facilitating humanitarian activities for communities in need.
PRCS Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Secretary Abid Rahman Marwat appreciated the coordination and support provided by the national headquarters and Turkish Red Crescent teams in organising the distribution.
Beneficiary families thanked both humanitarian organisations for providing essential food supplies and extending support during a difficult period.
The joint initiative reflects continued cooperation between the Pakistan Red Crescent Society and the Turkish Red Crescent Society in delivering humanitarian assistance to vulnerable communities.