Day: August 29, 2022

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Friendly countries pledge support to Pakistan’s relief and rehabilitation efforts: ISPR

The UAE authorities have contacted Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa for flood relief assistance and pledged 20 aircraft sorties relief equipment to assist the flood victims across Pakistan.

According to ISPR, friendly countries have pledged support to Pakistan Relief and Rehabilitation efforts to help flood victims.

Four military aircraft from Turkey and two others from UAE have reached Pakistan, while one military aircraft from UAE will land this evening. Similarly, two aircrafts from China will reach Pakistan in next 48 hours.

Baharain has pledged one aircraft to help assist flood victims. The relief goods being brought through these aircraft include tentage, medicine and food items.

Meanwhile, troops are continuously carrying out relief efforts in the flood-hit areas. Eight tons of food items were moved to Sohbatpur area of Balochistan, four tons of rations each were sent to DI Khan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Panuaqil in Sindh.

Source: Radio Pakistan

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PM terms revival of IMF program positive development for national economy

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has termed the revival of the IMF program as a positive development for Pakistan’s economy.

In a statement today (Monday), he said the restoration of the IMF program has eliminated the threat of economic bankruptcy of Pakistan.

The Prime Minister said the IMF program is just a step and Pakistan’s goal is economic independence.

He said the revival of the program will bring economic stability to Pakistan.

The Prime Minister also appreciated the efforts of Finance Minister Miftah Ismail and his economic team for revival of this program.

The Prime Minister said we pray to Allah that this is the last program of IMF and Pakistan will never need it in the future.

Source: Radio Pakistan

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PM emphasizes need to focus on cheap sources of electricity

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the need to focus on cheap sources of electricity like solar, wind and hydel power.

Talking to media during his visit to Mohmand Dam Project site in district Mohmand on Monday, he said the country is importing expensive oil for production of electricity that causes huge increase in cost.

Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said dams play an important role in the production of cheap electricity and prevention of floods.

He said Mohmand dam will be constructed with in its stipulated time to tirgger agriculture development in the area.

The Prime Minister said the floods have caused unprecedented devastation hence the rehabilitation process will take time.

He said Pak-China friendship is exemplary and the cooperation extended by the iron friend in power projects is significant.

On this occasion, the Chinese engineers also briefed the Prime Minister on the project.

Source: Radio Pakistan

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Govt provides funds to relief department for rehabilitation of flood victims: KP CM

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan says the government has provided additional funds to the relief department for the rehabilitation of flood-affected people.

Talking to flood affected people in Yarkhun area of district Chitral on Monday, he said the government will never leave flood affected people alone and pragmatic efforts will be made for their rehabilitation.

Source: Radio Pakistan

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All schools, colleges open in Karachi division

All schools and colleges in Karachi division opened on Monday and decision about other districts of the province will be taken later.

In a statement, Sindh Minister for education Syed Sardar shah has said that decision about flood-affected districts will be taken after completion of relief operation.

Source: Radio Pakistan

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Ahsan directs to evolve effective strategy to prevent outbreak of diseases in flood-hit areas

Chairman Federal Relief Committee Ahsan Iqbal has directed the authorities concerned to evolve effective strategy to prevent outbreak of diseases in flood-affected areas.

Chairing a meeting on flood situation in Islamabad on Monday, he said cellular companies should also be directed to take emergency measures for restoration of service in affected areas.

He also directed authorities of Pakistan Railways to ensure restoration of all damaged tracks.

Ahsan Iqbal thanked the friendly countries for providing aid to Pakistan.

Source: Radio Pakistan

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Pakistan Navy continues relief operation in Sindh’s remote areas

Pakistan Navy personnel conducted relief operation for the people including elders, children and women from Christian and Hindu communities in Matli area of Badin.

According to Pakistan Navy, these people were trapped in floodwater for two days.

Pakistan Navy team promptly reacted on the request of these flood victims and provided them basic necessities.

Medical Camps by Pakistan Navy which especially include lady doctor and female paramedical staff are working in different flood affected areas.

Mobile Medical Service through boats has also been started by Pakistan Navy to provide medical assistance to stranded populace and to rescue the patients from doorstep.

Pakistan Navy teams are rescuing stranded families from flooded areas and shifting them to safer places.

Pakistan Navy troops are also distributing ration bags, cooked food, fresh drinking water and other necessities to locals.

Civil Administration and people of these areas applauded the efforts of Pakistan in the hour of need.

Source: Radio Pakistan