ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed to immediately provide assistance to the affected people of recent torrential rains.
Chairing a meeting in Islamabad on Tuesday, PM Shehbaz Sharif said the aid should be disbursed in a transparent manner. He directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to promptly complete a joint survey of affected areas in collaboration with the provinces. He said the aid should reach only the affected people after completing the survey.
The Prime Minister also directed to formulate a comprehensive plan to cope with natural disasters.
The Prime Minister was given a detailed briefing by NDMA regarding assistance to the affected people and rescue and relief efforts.
The meeting was informed about the losses caused by rains and the relief operations and distribution of relief funds by the federal government.
The meeting was told that the NDMA would soon complete a joint survey in cooperation with the provinces, especially the Balochistan gov
ernment, to verify the fully and partially damaged houses.
The meeting was informed that on the instructions of the Prime Minister, a total of seven hundred and sixty-six thousand kilogram of dry ration will be distributed in Gwadar till the 24th of this month. Three hundred and eighty-eight thousand kilogram of ration has been distributed till the 16th of this month. Apart from this, ninety seven thousand kilogram of dry ration has been distributed in Quetta and Dalbandin.
The meeting was informed about the weather forecast for the next few months and the preparation made by NDMA in this regard.
The Prime Minister directed the provinces to cooperate with NDMA in dealing with natural calamities.
The meeting was also informed that since October, three hundred and twenty tons of relief goods have been sent to Gaza.
Meanwhile national javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem met Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Tuesday. The Prime Minister appreciated him for earning a dignified stature for the co
untry internationally. He said the whole nation is proud of Arshad Nadeem.
Shehbaz Sharif urged the athlete to prepare with more zeal and dedication for his future ventures and assured the government’s full support to him in all his efforts.
Arshad Nadeem briefed the Prime Minister about the game and his journey to win international accolades.
Arshad Nadeem rose to prominence when he won Gold medal in the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Later, talking to newsmen, he hoped that the government would take tangible steps to encourage and facilitate the talented sportsmen in the country.
Arshad Nadeem said sports should be promoted in educational institutions through regular organizing of events and competitions.