Expired Aid: Pakistan's Relief Package to Sri Lanka Sparks Social Media Backlash | World News
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A viral social media post has exposed a controversy surrounding Pakistan's relief efforts in flood-hit Sri Lanka. The post, which has since been deleted, showed images of expired food packages sent by Pakistan as part of its aid package. The packages, marked with '10/2024' as the expiry date, were meant to assist Sri Lankan citizens affected by Cyclone Ditwah, which killed at least 410 people and triggered widespread flooding. According to a claim made by the Pakistani Navy, the expired bags were used only for transportation purposes, as they were already on a Pakistani exercise ship. However, the rice inside the bags was reportedly fresh. The controversy has sparked a heated debate on social media, with many users criticizing Pakistan's decision to send expired aid. "Instead of disposing of expired food in the garbage, Pakistan chose to send it to flood-hit Sri Lanka," one user joked. The Pakistan High Commission in Colombo has since shared a new post, showing images of ration bags donated to the flood-affected people through the Gangarama Temple in Colombo. The High Commissioner, Maj Gen Faheem Ul Aziz, visited the temple as part of the relief efforts. The incident highlights the importance of carefully examining aid packages and ensuring that they meet the needs of the recipients. It also underscores the need for transparency and accountability in international relief efforts.
