KP govt decides to step up rescue, relief efforts in affected dists
Pakistan
Officers tasked with new responsibilities
PESHAWAR (Dunya News) – The Khyber Pakhtunkhawa (KP) government has decided to step up rescue and relief efforts in the flood-affected districts, and tasked five officers with monitoring the relief efforts and coordinating with the deputy commissioner concerned.
The provincial government has assigned responsibilities to five officers with regard to enhancing relief efforts in the affected areas.
The Local Government secretary will oversee all restoration arrangements in Malakand Division, whereas other four officers have been placed at the disposal of Buner Deputy Commissioner.
These officers will perform their duties in the flood-affected areas for the next 10 days.
Read More: Flash floods disrupt communication system in KP, other areas
Flash floods caused by torrential rains in Khyber Pakhtunkhawa (KP) has also disrupted communication system, badly affecting cellular and fixed line sites and sending PTA workers on their toes to fix them. PTA teams are present on-site and coordinating restoration efforts with authorities concerned and operators.
In Buner, PTA officials met with Federal Minister Ameer Muqam and PTI Chairman Gohar Khan. Buner deputy commissioner and telecom operators reviewed the restoration efforts.
Downpours and cloudbursts wreaked havoc in KP, GB and AJK, claiming nearly 400 lives. With this devastation, world leaders start expressing condolences with Pakistan on human losses, and expressed solidarity with the people of Pakistan in this turbulent time.
