Islamabad: Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has vowed to spare no effort until relief and rehabilitation work is completed in the flood-affected areas.

Chairing federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad on Friday, PM Shehbaz Sharif said the federal government has extended full cooperation to the provincial governments to deal with the situation arising out of floods.

PM Shehbaz Sharif appreciated the efforts of armed forces in rescue and relief operations. He said Pakistan Army reached the distant and difficult areas to rescue the people. For this purpose, helicopters were also used. He emphasized it is our collective responsibility, and together we will move forward.

He mentioned that over seven hundred people including over four hundred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa lost their lives in the recent rains and flash floods. He emphasized that the responsibility of climate change ministry has increased to deal with the issue of climate change. He said other relevant departments will also have to play their part in it.

Voicing concerns over illegal constructions in rivers as well as cutting of trees in Galiyat, the Prime Minister said he will soon convene a meeting to discuss these issues, emphasizing there is no room for man-made disasters.

Alluding to the visit of Chinese Foreign Minister to Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif said China is Pakistan's all weather friend and a strategic partner. He said the relationship between the two countries is getting stronger with each passing day. He said China has always extended support to Pakistan. He mentioned that he would be visiting China to hold bilateral meetings in addition to attending the SCO meeting.

On the occasion, fateha was offered for those who lost their lives in recent rains and floods.