Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has stressed the significance of coordinated civil-military efforts in addressing the challenges faced by flood-affected communities.He made these remarks during a visit to Kasur Sector and the Flood Relief Camp in Jalalpur Pirwala, Multan to review the prevailing flood situation and ongoing relief efforts.Asim Munir reaffirmed Pakistan Army’s unwavering commitment to supporting all initiatives aimed at public welfare. 

On the occasion, he received a detailed briefing on the ground situation, including details of the rescue and relief operations being conducted in the flood-affected areas. Interacting with civil administration, the Army Chief underlined the importance of good governance and inclusive, people-centric progress.He emphasized that all necessary measures including infrastructural development required for protecting the people against the devastations caused by frequent floods should be expedited.

He said that the state cannot afford the loss of precious lives and properties every year.During his interaction with flood affectees who had been successfully evacuated by the Pakistan Army and civil administration, the Chief of Army Staff assured them of continued support in their resettlement and rehabilitation. The affectees expressed heartfelt gratitude for the Pakistan Army for timely assistance at a critical juncture.The Army Chief also met with troops, Rescue 1122 personnel, and police officials engaged in relief operations.

He lauded their high morale, operational readiness, and steadfast dedication to serving the nation under extremely challenging circumstances. He commended their round-the-clock efforts, carried out in close coordination with civil administration, to provide timely relief and assistance to the people.The Army Chief also undertook an aerial reconnaissance of flood-affected areas both along Lahore-Kasur and Multan-Jalalpur Pir Wala Axes to assess the scale of damage and ongoing relief efforts.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)