PM directs Karachi MNAs, MPAs to be in their constituencies on Eid and Independence Day

At least nine people have lost their lives in separate rain-related incidents

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Monday has directed all members of national and provincial assembly of Karachi to remain in their constituencies throughout Eid and Independence Day holidays.

In a tweet, the premier has ordered the concerned authorities to provide all assistance to the people. The federal government is drafting a comprehensive package to end the decades of neglect and suffering of the people of this metropolis, he added.

I have directed all MNAs/MPAs of Karachi to be in their constituencies throughout Eid & Independence Day holidays & provide all assistance to the ppl. The Federal Govt is drafting a comprehensive package to end the decades of neglect & suffering of the ppl of this gt metropolis.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) August 12, 2019

On the other hand, the ongoing spell of monsoon rain has badly disrupted daily routine in Karachi as the small streets and main roads have been inundated with the water.

At least nine people have lost their lives in separate rain-related incidents after which K-Electric urged the administration to declare emergency in the city.

People were also forced to spend their night without light as breakdown hit Dhabeji, Gharo and NE pumping stations due to rain.

Responding to the situation, Chief Minister of Sindh (CM) had visited various localities in the metropolis to monitor the post-rain situation. He also supervised the operation at the Korangi Causeway in which heavy machinery was used to rescue the people.