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Pakistan-based humanitarian organisation, Edhi has offered 50 ambulances along with support staff to help the people of India manage the Covid-19 pandemic.

In the letter to Prime Minister Modi, Faisal Edhi, Edhi Foundation's chairman requested permission to enter India, saying the ambulance and staff would look after their food and expenses.  

"We are very sorry to hear about the exceptionally heavy impact that the pandemic has had on your country, where a tremendous number of people are suffering immensely.... we would like to extend our help in the form of a fleet of 50 ambulances along with our services to assist you in addressing, and further circumventing, the current health conditions," the letter addressed to PM Modi said.

Faisal Edhi said that he would like to lead the team and is only seeking permission from the Indian government to enter with the ambulance including emergency medical technicians, office staff, drivers and supporting staff.

"We will arrange all the necessary supplies that our team needs to assist the people of India. Importantly, we are not requesting any other assistance from you, as we are providing the fuel, food, and necessary amenities that our team will require," he said.

We only request your permission to enter India as well as any necessary guidance from the local administration and police department," the letter said.

In the past, the foundation has been involved in several humanitarian efforts linked with India and Pakistan, including the return of deaf and mute girl, Geeta who had been stuck in Pakistan for 15 years. The foundation has a history of leading one of the largest charitable ambulance networks. 

The offer from the Edhi Foundation came shortly after Pakistani citizens stormed twitter urging their prime minister Imran Khan to help India fight the Covid-19 pandemic.