Entire nation is united for relief and rehabilitation of flood affected people: PM Shehbaz

LONDON, Sep 18 (SABAH): Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says the entire nation is united for relief and rehabilitation of flood affected people and the government is determined to complete the rehabilitation phase at the earliest.   

Talking to media persons in London on Sunday, PM Shehbaz Sharif said the government has allocated Rs 70 billion to provide relief to the flood affected people.

The Prime Minister said a cash assistance of 25 thousand rupees is being provided to each flood affected family in the country through Benazir Income Support Programme.

He said the Federal Government, in collaboration with provinces, is providing food, tents, blankets and other essential items to the flood victims.

Shehbaz Sharif said people are generously contributing to Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund and all state institutions are working tirelessly for relief and rehabilitation of flood victims.    

He appreciated the role of the armed forces in helping the flood hit people. He also thanked friendly countries and humanitarian organizations for their assistance to help the flood affected people of Pakistan.

Speaking on the occasion, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said the government is focusing on relief and rehabilitation of flood affected people but some political orphans want chaos in the country.

She said the government is fully committed for rehabilitation of flood victims.

Answering a question regarding PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s demand for an early general election, she said the general election cannot be held on the wishes of an individual as it will be held according to schedule.