In the aftermath of devastating floods that left thousands homeless in Balochistan’s Gwadar, reports have surfaced accusing the Pakistan Army of distributing expired relief goods.
Residents of Gurab, one of the areas hardest hit by the floods, reported receiving food packets that were past their expiration dates. A video circulating on social media, purportedly shared by locals, shows the expired food packets allegedly distributed by the military.
The distribution of expired relief goods has sparked outrage among Gwadar’s residents, with many claiming that the aid is “only suitable for animal consumption” and not fit for human use.
Further complicating the relief efforts in Gwadar are allegations that Pakistani authorities have obstructed non-governmental and grassroots organizations’ efforts to provide aid.
Notably, relief camps set up by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) to assist flood victims have been dismantled by authorities in several cities, including Gwadar, Turbat, and Hub.
These incidents, involving the distribution of expired relief goods and the alleged obstruction of grassroots organizations’ efforts, raise significant concerns about the Pakistani authorities’ commitment to assisting the people of Balochistan in times of crisis.