Federal, Provincial Govts working to provide relief to people in flood-affected areas: PM
Pakistan
Federal, Provincial Govts working to provide relief to people in flood-affected areas: PM
SOHBATPUR (Dunya News) - Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says federal and provincial governments in collaboration with Pakistan Army are working to provide relief to people in flood-affected areas across the country.
PM Shehbaz visited the flood-affected areas of Sohbatpur district in Balochistan on Wednesday. He was briefed by the Chief Secretary Balochistan on the ongoing efforts to address the challenge of damages in the wake of floods.
Furthermore, the PM Shehbaz reviewed the relief arrangements and also met the flood victims. In a special interaction with children he encouraged them to stay strong in such difficult times.
Talking to media, he said all-out efforts are being made to help flood-affected people.
The PM said electricity bills of August and September of flood-affected people have been condoned.
He said 24 billion rupees cash assistance has so far been disbursed through Benazir Income Support Programme among the flood-affected families.
Shehbaz Sharif said floods have damaged the power transmission system, roads infrastructure and internet.
Earlier, during the briefing, the Prime Minister also directed to expedite process for drainage of water in flood-affected areas besides restoration of basic infrastructure.
