- Premier Shehbaz directs to extend complete cooperation to Sindh govt, SDMA
- PM praises Rescue 1122, Army, and Rangers for active rescue operations in Karachi
- Expresses sorrow over Gadap stream tragedy, orders search for missing persons
- Instructs authorities to immediately restorat damaged communication infrastructure
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday, while taking notice of the flood situation in Karachi and other parts of Sindh, directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to extend full cooperation to the provincial government and the Sindh Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) in relief operations.
The prime minister appreciated the active role of Rescue 1122, the Pakistan Army, and Rangers in ongoing rescue efforts in Karachi. He also expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in the Gadap stream tragedy.
According to a press statement issued by the PM Office, the premier instructed relevant authorities to expedite efforts to trace missing persons and intensify public awareness campaigns to inform citizens about flood risks and protective measures.
He further directed immediate steps for the restoration of flood-damaged communication infrastructure, stressing that “the federal and Sindh governments are fully mobilized to deal with the flood situation.” PM Shehbaz emphasized that relief and rehabilitation of affected families in Karachi must remain the top priority.
PM’s Committee Endorses Coordinated Approach for AJK Flood Damage Assessment
Separately, the Prime Minister’s Committee on Flood Damages in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), in a high-level meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr. Musadik Malik on Wednesday, agreed to adopt a coordinated and transparent methodology for assessing losses and rehabilitation costs.
The committee endorsed a “triangulated” system involving the Government of AJK, State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), and NDMA, supported by technical experts, to produce accurate, locally contextualized estimates of flood damages.
“The goal is to ensure reliable data that can guide transparent decision-making and efficient use of resources for rehabilitation,” Dr. Malik said.
NDMA Chairman Lt. Gen. Inam Haider Malik informed the meeting that a national survey and audit would also be conducted to verify needs and costs.
The meeting underscored that the combined effort would help streamline reporting and enable a comprehensive set of recommendations to be presented to the prime minister. The committee is expected to reconvene in the coming days to finalize its report for action and resource allocation.
Recent floods in AJK have caused severe damage to homes, roads, and key infrastructure, putting pressure on authorities to accelerate recovery measures.
