The National Assembly is holding discussion on a motion regarding the situation arising of floods in the country.Participating in the discussion, Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Amir Muqam highlighted the devastation caused by floods in Gilgit-Baltistan. He said we have provided compensation to the affected families at their doorsteps. He said the Prime Minister has also mobilized NHA for restoration of road infrastructure in the region.

He said the federal government has extended full cooperation for rescue and relief activities in flood affected areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.Muhammad Aslam Ghumman expressed grief and sorrow over the death and destruction caused by floods. Saira Afzal Tarar emphasized the need to take immediate measures to mitigate the impact of the floods. Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi said Pakistan’s economy and defence are in strong hands.

He said under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the foreign policy is heading in the right direction. He mentioned the warm welcome received by the Prime Minister in China.Samina Khalid Ghurki commended armed forces for remaining at the forefront in dealing with the situation arising from floods.Shahida Begum highlighted that climate change is severely affecting Pakistan, regretting that precautionary measures were not taken.

She also condemned encroachments along the rivers. Aasia Ishaque emphasized that there should be evacuation drills before the onset of monsoon season.Syeda Nosheen Iftikhar called for strict action against timber mafia saying it is responsible for deforestation in the country. Noor Alam Khan said India has committed water aggression by releasing water into Pakistan, warning that our arch enemy will release more water.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)