ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said Pakistan was looking forward to the friendly countries seeking help for the flood-stricken people.
The prime minister, in his response to the message of sympathy from the United Kingdom counterpart Boris Johnson, tweeted that Pakistan was a ground zero for climate-induced catastrophe. He said Pakistan gratefully acknowledged the British prime minister’s message of sympathy and support for the flood affectees.
“We look forward to our friends to step up to the plate and help the suffering humanity,” he commented.
We gratefully acknowledge British Prime Minister @BorisJohnson's message of sympathy & support for the flood affectees in Pakistan. Pakistan is ground zero for climate-induced catestrophe. We look forward to our friends to step up to the plate & help the suffering humanity.
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) August 31, 2022
The British prime minister, in a tweet, said it was heartbreaking to see the continuing devastation wrought by the floods in Pakistan. “My thoughts go to the victims and those helping with an heroic relief effort. The United Kingdom is sending support and continues to stand by the people of Pakistan in their hour of need.”
Monitoring of power supply restoration
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday instructed Power Minister Engineer Khurram Dastgir to immediately visit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to monitor the restoration of power transmission network in the flood-hit areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
"It's absolutely heart-rending".
PM Boris Johnson has promised more UK aid for Pakistan following floods that have killed more than 1,150 people and displaced half a million.
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The prime minister, chairing an urgent meeting to discuss the rehabilitation of power, road and communications infrastructure, also directed the chief executive officers of the power distribution companies to ensure their presence in their respective cities for resolution of the public complaints.
He asked the heads of the distribution companies to publicize their names and contact details to facilitate the people and address their complaints.
