Devastating Floods in Pakistan: Prime Minister Calls for International Assistance

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Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has described the flood-wreckages in Pakistan as greater than those caused by the 2005 earthquake, urging the world community and philanthropists to assist the flood-victims. During his visit to flood-hit areas in Sukkur, Gilani stated that the government is committed to rescuing people stranded by floodwaters and has alerted all institutions to prepare for the country-wide flood situation. He appealed to the country's political leadership and affluent citizens to contribute to the relief efforts, emphasizing that the flood-destructions have pushed Pakistan back decades.

Key Takeaways:

  • The flood-wreckages in Pakistan are described as greater than those caused by the 2005 earthquake.
  • Prime Minister Gilani has committed the government to rescuing people stranded by floodwaters and alerting all institutions to prepare for the country-wide flood situation.
  • The government intends to conduct a survey of flood-hit areas with the assistance of the World Bank to compensate flood-affected individuals.
  • Prime Minister Gilani has urged the world community and philanthropists to assist the flood-victims in Pakistan.
  • He has also appealed to the country's political leadership and affluent citizens to contribute to the relief efforts.
  • The flood-destructions have pushed Pakistan back decades.

Statistics:

  • The flood-wreckages are described as "unimaginable" and greater than those caused by the 2005 earthquake.
  • The government has alerted all institutions to prepare for the country-wide flood situation.
  • The government intends to conduct a survey with the assistance of the World Bank to compensate flood-affected individuals.

Sources:

  • Dawn News (no date mentioned)
  • Pakistan Today (no date mentioned)