Islamabad (Web Desk/Agencies): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the authorities concerned to take all necessary measures to protect the lives and properties of the citizens regarding the ongoing monsoon rains across the country.
In a telephonic conversation with Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Lt. Gen. Inam Haider Malik, the premier directed to take all necessary relief measures as heavy rains lashed across the country.
The prime minister asked the authority to assess the damages to life and properties caused by the rains and improve coordination with provincial disaster management departments, and the disaster management authorities of AJK and Gilgit Baltistan.
He instructed the NDMA to ensure swift restoration of the highways and roads damaged by the rains or landslides.
PM Shehbaz also called for providing all possible healthcare facilities in the rain-affected areas, besides ensuring the supply of relief items including medicines and other commodities.
The premier expressed deep grief over the deaths caused by heavy monsoon rains and consequent floods. He prayed to Allah Almighty for peace for the departed souls and sympathised with the bereaved families.
PM Shehbaz also instructed to extend all possible medical treatment to those injured in the rain-related incidents.
