Prime Minister directs the provincial and district administrations to collaborate in rescue and relief operations and provide safety to the people.


Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the authorities concerned to take preventive measures in the face of heavy rains in the country.
Taking notice of the sufferings of people due to accumulation of water caused by heavy rains in Lahore, he directed the administration to take immediate steps for drainage of rain water in the city.
The Prime Minister directed the authorities concerned to fully activate rescue teams and other concerned departments and to monitor the situation constantly. He further instructed to ensure continuity of traffic movement and identification of alternate routes.
The Prime Minister directed the provincial and district administrations to collaborate in rescue and relief operations and provide safety to the people.
Earlier, a total of 13 people died 23 while others injured across Punjab due to heavy rains.
According to Director General Provincial Disaster Management Authority Punjab Imran Qureshi , 15 incidents of lightning strikes and roof collapses were reported in the province.

At least 50 killed after refugee boat catches fire off Libyan coast
- 7 hours ago
Luxembourg announces intention to recognize Palestinian state
- 6 hours ago
Asia Cup T20: Bangladesh defeat Afghanistan by 8 runs
- 4 hours ago
India says trade talks with US were ‘positive’
- 6 hours ago
.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Twelve killed in Malaysia landslides after week-long downpour
- 4 hours ago
OGRA hikes kerosene oil price
- 9 hours ago
Wego expands presence in Pakistan, bring more travel choices to local travelers
- 7 hours ago
First ODI: Sidra Ameen’s ton helps Pakistan women set South Africa 256-run target
- 6 hours ago
Kazakhstan bans forced marriages and bride kidnapping
- 9 hours ago
FIA cracks down on illegal migration: 13 caught en route to Iran
- 10 hours ago
Cinema legend Robert Redford dies at 89
- 8 hours ago

Lahore police arrest man for sexually assaulting stepdaughter
- 11 hours ago