PM urges int’l community to multiply support for Pakistan flood victims

Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated the firm resolve that every penny collected for flood-affected people will be spent in a transparent manner.

In an interaction with representatives of foreign Media in Islamabad, the Prime Minister urged the international community to extend maximum support for relief and rehabilitation of the flood-affected people of Pakistan.

He said the federal and provincial governments, disaster management authorities and Pakistan Army are in action for rescue and relief of the flood-affected people.

The Prime Minister said the relevant authorities are also actively engaged in repair of the road infrastructure as the flash floods has damaged thousands kilometres stretch of roads across the country.

He said the government is ramping up maximum resources for relief and rehabilitation of the people who are currently being provided with their immediate needs including shelter, tents, mosquito nets, potable water and medical treatment.

The Prime Minister said a National Flood Response and Coordination Center has been constituted for an effective and speedy relief and rehabilitation operation and coordination with donor agencies.