ISLAMABAD: On the special instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, additional relief goods have been dispatched to the flood-affected areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), with federal ministers actively participating in the ongoing relief efforts.
The prime minister’s directives include assigning federal ministers to oversee relief operations in various flood-hit districts, ensuring that aid reaches those in urgent need.
Engineer Amir Muqam, Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan, will manage the distribution of relief goods in Shangla and Buner districts.
Meanwhile, Federal Minister for Power Division will assist in Buner, Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Yousaf will oversee relief efforts in Mansehra, and PM’s Special Assistant Mubarak Zeb will supervise operations in Bajaur.
The Prime Minister has also been personally overseeing the relief activities and coordinating efforts with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to ensure smooth distribution of supplies across the affected areas. As per the instructions, more truckloads of essential relief goods, including food rations, tents, and medicines, have been dispatched to the disaster-stricken districts, with distribution being managed by local authorities.
Under the Prime Minister’s Relief Package, the NDMA is working closely with the provincial disaster management authorities (PDMAs) and relevant government departments to expedite the delivery of aid. The focus remains on ensuring that the flood victims are provided with basic necessities, including shelter and sustenance, to help them recover from the devastation caused by the floods.
The NDMA has been working in collaboration with the Pakistan Army and other relevant agencies, including NGOs, to assist in relief operations. The federal government’s relief response is seen as a coordinated effort to alleviate the suffering of the flood-affected population.
A major part of the relief operations has been the transportation and distribution of emergency supplies to various flood-hit districts. On Sunday, a significant milestone was achieved with the delivery of 89 truckloads of relief goods to areas like Buner, Bajaur, Swat, and Shangla.
The supplies, totaling various essential items, included 1,800 family tents, 1,000 winterization tents, 3,100 mattresses, 3,500 pillows, 1,500 hygiene kits, 3,300 kitchen sets, 2,100 pieces of tarpaulin, 3,300 mats, 4,400 mosquito nets, 3,800 blankets, 1,000 jerry cans, and 1,000 beds, among other items.
In addition to providing temporary shelter, the supplies also included solar lamps, generators, de-watering pumps, life jackets, and gas cylinders to ensure that the displaced families can survive the immediate aftermath of the flood. These goods are critical for helping victims restore normalcy in their daily lives and supporting their rehabilitation process.
The federal government has also directed the NDMA to work closely with the provincial authorities to establish a clear and coordinated plan for future relief efforts. The prime minister has expressed his commitment to continue supporting the flood victims and has emphasized that the country’s national interest must be prioritized over political and regional differences during such emergencies.
Speaking on the relief efforts, PM Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that no one is left behind in the face of the disaster. “We stand with the flood victims in this hour of difficulty,” he said, underlining the importance of national solidarity in addressing such crises.
The NDMA is expected to continue monitoring the situation closely, with the aim to expedite further relief measures as the floodwaters recede and rehabilitation efforts are scaled up.
