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⢠Pakistan has dispatched its first C-130 disaster-relief flight to Sri Lanka, landing at Katunayake Airport last night. This is the first tranche of assistance for immediate relief and rescue operations following the severe weather calamity. ⢠Key Assets: Onboard was a specialist rescue contingent of 47 military personnel trained in search-and-rescue operations, along with 4 rescue dogs skilled in locating survivors. ⢠Emergency Supplies: The aircraft delivered essential provisions, including family tents, blankets, bedding, life jackets, inflatable boats, water-removal pumps, dry rations, infant milk powder, and medical supplies. ⢠The consignment was officially received by Pakistani High Commissioner Major General (Retd.) Faheem Al Aziz and Sri Lankan Deputy Minister Janaka Ruwan Kodithuwakku.