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JAFFARABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday announced a grant of Rs10 billion for Balochistan province to cope with the situation and assist the flood victims in the aftermath of recent heavy rainfall and floods.
Speaking to media after visiting the flood-affected areas including Haji Allah Dino village, the prime minister said that he had never witnessed in his lifetime such massive destruction wrecked by unprecedented floods and rainfalls across the country. He said the impacts of natural calamities could not be overcome with mere raising of slogans, statements and allegations.
He stressed that they would have to work hard, and shed sweat and blood to overcome the flood situation in the country, adding that different countries had devised technical mechanisms by making investments to overcome the natural catastrophes.
The prime minister regretted that false statements by certain political figures could not mislead the nation. “I will speak the truth. For the last 73 years, Pakistan could not stand on its feet,” he regretted.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Jafarabad district of Balochistan to review relief and rehabilitation work in flood-affected areas.
During the visit, the prime minister has expressed gratitude to all friendly countries for providing aid to help flood affected people in Pakistan.
Addressing media in Haji Alladino village of Jafarabad district Balochistan on Sunday, the prime minister said that relief goods from UAE, Turkiye and other friendly countries including United Kingdom are arriving soon in the country.
Appreciating the efforts of provincial government of Balochistan for working tirelessly to rescue affected people, he said that we are utilizing our all-out resources for helping the people.
The prime minister also appreciated the role of Armed forces for their services in rescue and relief operations. “I have contacted all services chief to discuss the entire situation of floods and related relief activities. Helicopters of security agencies are also participating in different rescue operations.”
The prime minister said that after reviewing the whole situation, a meeting of the cabinet will decide short, medium and long term plans for the rehabilitation of flood affected people. “I will not rest until all the affected people return back to their houses safely.”
