Khyber pakhtunkhwa: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) has officially launched the distribution of Winter Kits in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under its large-scale Winterization Initiative to support vulnerable communities affected by severe winter conditions across Pakistan.

Under the initiative, a total of 4,000 Winter Kits are being distributed across six cold and snow-prone districts of KP, including Lower Chitral, Upper Chitral, Upper Dir, Upper Kohistan, Mansehra, and Kurram, with 800 Winter Kits allocated to each district.

This provincial distribution is part of KSrelief's nationwide winter support programme, under which 22,000 Winter Kits are being distributed in 28 of the coldest and most vulnerable districts across Pakistan. The programme targets severely affected communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and selected areas of Punjab and Sindh experiencing extreme winter conditions.

Each Winter Kit includes two polyester quilts, warm shawls for men and women, and winter clothing for children and adults, ensuring comprehensive protection for beneficiary families against harsh cold weather.

The project is being implemented in close coordination with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Provincial Disaster Management Authorities (PDMAs), Relief, Rehabilitation and Settlement Department (RRSD) KP, local authorities, and Hayat Foundation to ensure transparency and effective delivery.

Through this humanitarian initiative, more than 154,000 individuals across Pakistan are expected to benefit, reaffirming KSrelief's continued commitment to alleviating winter-related hardships and improving living conditions of vulnerable populations.