ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed for submission of report regarding swift completion and transparent provision of relief to people affected by recent torrential rains across country.

He directed National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to accomplish joint survey report in collaboration with provinces, besides enhancement of cooperation with provinces to face future calamities.

He sought an implementation report over his directive in previous tenure regarding technical improvement of NDMA, PM Office Media Wing said in press release. He was given detailed briefing by NDMA about relief and rehabilitation activities in wake of recent torrential rains as well as weather forecast and preparedness.

Minister for Economic Affairs and Establishment Ahad Khan Cheema, Chairman NDMA Lt Gen. Inam Haider Malik and relevant senior officials and Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal attended meeting through video link.

Meeting was apprised of recent damages, rescue efforts and distribution of assistance amount. NDMA with assistance of provinces, especially Balochistan would soon complete collective verification survey over number of complete and partially damaged houses.

Under PM’s directive, total of 766,000 kg dry ration would be distributed in Gwadar till March 24 out of which about 388,000 kg ration had been distributed so far till March 16. Moreover, 97,000 kg ration had been distributed in Quetta and Dalbadin, it was further informed.

Meeting was informed about weather forecast during April to June and July to September in current season and preparedness of NMDA.  PM was apprised of relief assistance sent to affectees of Gaza by NDMA.

Published in The Daily National Courier, March, 20 2024

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