Complete rehabilitation, immediate assistance to flood victims top priority of Govt: PM

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that complete rehabilitation and immediate assistance to the flood victims is the top priority of the incumbent government.

He was chairing a follow-up meeting of relief operations in flood affected areas of Balochistan, in Islamabad on Wednesday.

The Prime Minister directed that joint survey should be conducted in Balochistan to estimate the damages occurred due to the recent floods. The Prime Minister also emphasized on ensuring transparency in the provision of relief assistance to the affected people.

He directed that authorities concerned to ensure provision of cash assistance to flood victims through National Disaster Management Authority electronic transfer.

The meeting was informed in detail about the data of the deaths, injured, damaged houses and livestock.

The meeting was further informed that the survey will be initiated form Sunday till 20th of next month in the flood affected areas of Balochistan.

Source: Radio Pakistan