Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Visits Sukkur Amidst Devastating Floods

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, arrived in Sukkur to review the ongoing flood relief and rescue activities in the area. The prime minister expressed satisfaction with the measures taken by the Sindh government and congratulated Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on taking necessary steps to ensure the safety of flood victims. During his visit, he also acknowledged the efforts of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) and Jamiat Ulema Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) in providing assistance to the affected population.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pakistan experienced one of its worst floods in 2010, but the current flood is considered even more devastating, according to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
  • The Sindh government's relief efforts have been deemed satisfactory, with the prime minister congratulating PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari for his role in ensuring the safety of flood victims.
  • The federal government has allocated Rs28 billion for the flood victims, with the amount to be distributed within a week through the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), with each family receiving a total of Rs25,000.
  • An additional grant of Rs15 billion was granted to the Sindh government to be used with the Pakistan Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) to aid flood victims.
  • The prime minister appealed to the nation to donate for the relief and rehabilitation of flood-hit areas.
  • The prime minister visited various flood-affected regions in Sukkur, including Rohri, Khairpur, Faizganj, Kot Diji, and Thari Mir Wah.

Statistics:

  • The federal government has allocated Rs28 billion for the flood victims.
  • The amount available through the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) is a total of Rs25,000 per family.
  • The Sindh government received an additional grant of Rs15 billion to aid flood victims.
  • The international community has pledged more than $500 million for flood victims.
  • The losses caused by the floods, though yet to be documented, are comparable to the flash floods of 2010.

Sources:

  • Prime Minister's Office
  • Official Twitter handle of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif