Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Addresses Flood-affected Regions and Convenes Federal Cabinet Meeting

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, chairing a federal cabinet meeting, expressed concerns over illegal constructions in rivers and deforestation in Galiyat, hinting at convening a meeting soon to address the issues. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of collective responsibility and relief efforts, highlighting the federal government's full cooperation with provincial governments in dealing with the situation arising from floods. Noting over 700 lives lost in recent rains and flash floods, Shehbaz Sharif stressed the need for climate change ministry and other relevant departments to play their part in addressing climate change.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 700 people, including over 400 in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, lost their lives in recent rains and flash floods.
  • Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warned against man-made disasters and emphasized the need for collective responsibility.
  • The federal cabinet approved the dissolution of the Utility Stores Corporation and directed the protection of employees' rights throughout the dissolution process.
  • The cabinet granted in-principle approval to amend the Special Economic Zones Act of 2012 to foster industrial development and encourage new industries.
  • The Prime Minister formed a committee to stabilize urea fertilizer prices for farmers to boost agricultural output.
  • Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pledged to mobilize every national resource to accelerate recovery and restore normalcy in flood-affected districts.
  • The federal cabinet decided to donate one month's salary to support flood-affected communities in K-P.

Statistics:

  • 700 people lost their lives in recent rains and flash floods.
  • Over 400 people lost their lives in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.
  • July 31 marked the official termination of Utility Stores operations across the country.

Sources:

  • Press Information Department, Islamabad -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses federal cabinet meeting,_via Dawn
  • Pakistan Television Network -- Prime Minister discusses relief efforts and Solicits cooperation from provincial governments
  • Dawn -- Federal cabinet approves dissolution of USC