Islamabad: Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has instructed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to conduct comprehensive relief operations in flood-affected areas of Azad Kashmir and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.This was stated by Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, in a statement issued on Friday.Attaullah Tarar said the Prime Minister is fully informed about the flood situation and is continuously issuing directives to ensure effective relief efforts. He said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed NDMA Chairman Lieutenant General Inam Haider to maintain close coordination with the governments of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Kashmir and to accelerate relief operations.Attaullah Tarar added that a Special Cell has been established at the Prime Minister's Office to maintain round-the-clock communication with NDMA. He noted that during the recent spell of rains and flooding, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif personally visited NDMA multiple times to review rescue and relief measures.The Minister emphasized that the government's primary focus remains on rescue and relief efforts. He said all relevant institutions are deploying available resources to support ongoing operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He also mentioned reports of nearly 40 individuals missing in the province and assured that steps are being taken to protect human lives.Attaullah Tarar further highlighted that NDMA's early warning system is regularly updating all provincial governments, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He said NDMA's Command and Control Center is fully operational 24/7 and is closely monitoring the evolving situation.