From Pakistan to Palestine: Humanity First! Al-Khidmat Launches ₨15 Billion Project for Gaza’s Recovery

KARACHI: Pakistan’s renowned humanitarian organization, Al-Khidmat Foundation, has announced a massive ₨15 billion ($52.8 million) reconstruction initiative to help rebuild war-torn Gaza. The project aims to restore essential infrastructure and provide both short- and long-term relief to thousands of displaced Palestinians.

The announcement came shortly after a temporary ceasefire between Hamas and Israel took effect on October 10, endorsed during a “peace summit” in Egypt attended by international leaders, including former U.S. President Donald Trump.

However, reports from Gaza and Israeli media suggest that Israel has already breached the truce, highlighting how unstable and uncertain the peace remains across the Middle East.

Pakistan’s Ongoing Support for Gaza

For the past two years, Al-Khidmat Foundation has been at the forefront of humanitarian operations for Palestinians, delivering food, medical aid, and emergency relief during Israel’s prolonged offensive on Gaza.

“The Al-Khidmat Foundation has always stood with people in distress, beyond borders and politics,” the organization said in an official statement. “Our commitment to Gaza is purely humanitarian — a reflection of Pakistan’s solidarity with those enduring unimaginable suffering.”

The foundation has maintained close collaboration with on-ground relief partners, including the Palestinian Red Crescent, which continues to play a crucial role in medical response and rescue efforts throughout the crisis.

Rapid Aid Deployment

According to Al-Khidmat’s latest update, 100 tons of aid supplies have already reached Cairo via air cargo from Pakistan and are set to enter Gaza within the next three days. The organization emphasized that this mission represents the beginning of a larger reconstruction effort focused on shelter, healthcare, and community rebuilding.

Challenges Amid a Fragile Ceasefire

Despite international calls for calm, humanitarian access remains blocked as Israeli authorities continue to restrict movement through the Rafah crossing. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s refusal to fully reopen the border has once again raised fears of worsening humanitarian conditions inside the besieged enclave.

Under the terms of the initial ceasefire, Hamas returned 20 living hostages and 12 deceased individuals to Israel in exchange for the release of 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. Israel has since accused Hamas of delaying the recovery of additional bodies, using it as justification to resume aggressive operations.

Hamas has responded that many bodies remain trapped under rubble and that it lacks the necessary equipment to retrieve them quickly, further complicating the already-fragile truce.

A Mission of Humanity

Through its ₨15 billion Gaza reconstruction plan, Al-Khidmat Foundation is not only offering tangible support but also reinforcing Pakistan’s stance as a nation committed to humanitarian values.
Its ongoing efforts symbolize hope for countless Palestinian families striving to rebuild their lives amid destruction and despair.