ISLAMABAD: The Turkish government has given an award to Pakistan Army’s Urban Search and Rescue Team for their outstanding professional services during the earthquake crisis in Turkey.
Pakistan Army’s team leader received the award from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a special ceremony. The ceremony was held in Ankara, the capital of Turkiye.
File photo of devastation caused by earthquake in Turkiye.
The relief team of Pakistan Army went to Turkey on February 7. It consisted of 33 members, who worked in the earthquake affected areas till February 22.
During their stay in Turkey, the team conducted search and rescue operations at 91 sites, successfully rescuing eight individuals alive from the debris.
Furthermore, the team identified seven people and retrieved 138 bodies from the wreckage, which were then handed over to their heirs.
Following their successful mission, the team returned to Pakistan on February 24, where they were warmly welcomed by officials and the public alike.
Notably, high officials of Turkey were present at Istanbul Airport to bid farewell to the team, highlighting the mutual respect and strong bond between the two brotherly countries.
Thousands of people have died in the recent deadly earthquake in Turkiye while countless have suffered injuries.
Pakistan army and philanthropists supported the Turkish people in need and provided them relief during the Turkiye’s most catastrophic earthquake.
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Long Live Pak Army, Its the honor for Pak Nation from our Turkish Brothers