President, PM direct to accelerate rescue operation in flood-hit areas

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday condoling the loss of lives and property in rain and flood-related incidents directed the authorities concerned to accelerate the rescue operation in the affected areas, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

President Asif Zardari expressed sorrow and grief over the loss of precious lives due to heavy rains and flash floods in various parts of the country.

In a statement issued by the Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad, the president extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the elevation of the ranks of those who lost their lives in the calamity.

President Zardari directed the relevant authorities to expedite relief and rescue operations in the affected regions. He emphasized the need to provide all possible assistance and rehabilitation support to the victims to help them recover from the disaster.

In his statement, PM Shehbaz Sharif while condoling the loss of lives and property in rain and flood-related incidents directed the authorities concerned to accelerate the rescue operation in the affected areas.

He also expressed grief over an incident of a car being swept away carrying a man and his daughter in floodwater in a housing society in Islamabad, and directed that all possible measures should be taken for their rescue.

The prime minister instructed the provision of urgent medical aid to those injured in such incidents. He ordered the National Disaster Management Authority to ensure constant coordination with the provincial governments and relevant departments for their facilitation.

He stated that immediate relief should be provided to the affected people and that all necessary preparations should be made in advance to deal with any untoward situation in the coming days.

Prime Minister Shehbaz also instructed the National Highway Authority and Frontier Works Organisation to expedite the restoration work of highways and link roads affected by floods. He prayed to Allah Almighty for peace for those who lost their lives in floods and other related incidents and expressed sympathies for the bereaved families.

Reporter Awais Kiyani