Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) SAIF, currently on a port call in Colombo for the “International Fleet Review-25,” has “promptly initiated Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations” for people affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka, according to an ISPR statement issued from Rawalpindi on 29 November 2025.
The cyclone and “ensuing torrential rains” have “caused widespread devastation across Sri Lanka” the statement noted.
To support impacted communities “PNS SAIF provided humanitarian relief supplies to Sri Lankan authorities to augment ongoing national relief efforts.”
The “aid package comprised food staples, Meals Ready to Eat (MREs), dry rations, first-aid kits, emergency medicines and essential equipment” ISPR said, adding that assistance is being coordinated with local authorities.
The statement further underlined that “in continuation of the ongoing support, Pakistan Navy will continue to provide further humanitarian assistance in line with evolving relief requirements.”
ISPR said this “swift support provided by PNS SAIF underscores Pakistan Navy’s commitment to international obligations, regional stability and solidarity with friendly nations in their hour of need.”
