Zakat Foundation of America Pakistan carried out a late-night Winter Relief distribution across key areas of Islamabad, delivering quilts and basic bedding to homeless labourers and daily wage workers exposed to extreme cold.
The outreach covered Peshawar Morr, Murree Road and adjoining routes connecting Islamabad with Rawalpindi, where many workers are forced to sleep outdoors. With temperatures falling to around 4°C, volunteers worked through the night to ensure timely and dignified assistance reached those who needed it most.
Student volunteers from several universities supported the operation. Teams were assigned specific routes and briefed on ethical engagement so that aid was handed over respectfully and without disturbing people who were resting.
A representative of Zakat Foundation of America Pakistan said the winter drive is part of a broader seasonal relief programme designed to protect vulnerable communities from cold-related illnesses. The organisation emphasised that Winter Relief efforts complement government-run shelters and other public services.
Authorities and aid groups note that many labourers remain unable to access shelters because of work schedules, mobility constraints or distance. Zakat Foundation Pakistan said it will continue similar distributions in other cities as part of a nationwide outreach during the cold season while maintaining its community work in emergency relief, education, orphan care and youth development.
