On the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the provincial government is spending Rs. 100 billion on the rehabilitation of flood victims across Punjab. Out of this amount, Rs. 11.5 billion have already been transferred to the victims’ bank accounts, while Rs. 20 billion have been handed over to the Bank of Punjab. […]
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Memon slams Punjab govt’s apathy towards flood victims
Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon, reacting to the Punjab Information Minister’s press conference, said that politicizing the suffering of flood victims is not only regrettable but deeply shameful. In a statement, he said that their demand is clear and straightforward: provide real help to the […]
Maryam Nawaz leads historic flood aid package and welfare boost
The Punjab cabinet, led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, approved a historic relief package for flood victims across the province. The government promised millions in financial aid, tax waivers, and welfare programs to help affected families, farmers, and communities. The cabinet finalized a 171-point agenda focusing on recovery and support for those impacted by the […]
CM to distribute cheques of Rs 1m each to flood victims soon: Azma
Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari, reacting strongly to Sharmila Faruqui’s statements, said that despite 17 years of rule in Sindh, the Pakistan Peoples Party cannot even count 17 public welfare projects, while Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has started 90 projects in just one and a half years, out of which 50 […]
No BISP relief for flood-hit, says Punjab government
Lahore – The Punjab government has declined to use the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) for distributing aid to flood victims.At a press conference in Lahore, Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari said that only registered BISP beneficiaries could receive help. She questioned how aid could be provided to those not listed in the programme. Instead, […]
Ali Zafar to light up Lahore with flood relief fundraiser concert
Ali Zafar has announced a fundraising concert dedicated to Pakistan’s recent flood victims. The event will take place on September 27 at Lahore’s Alhamra Cultural Complex. It will start at 7 p.m. and aims to support thousands of families affected by devastating floods. Many lost homes, livelihoods, and basic necessities due to the natural disaster. […]
CM Maryam Nawaz visits flood victims in Liaquatpur
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz visited Liaquatpur on Friday to meet flood victims and review ongoing relief efforts. She arrived via helicopter at Gul Muhammad Langah, where district officials and a local MPA received her at the helipad. The visit is part of her broader tour of flood-affected areas in southern Punjab. At the flood […]
Bilawal demands global aid for flood victims
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has called on the federal government to immediately seek international aid for flood victims. In a statement on X, he criticized the delay in approaching global donors through United Nations mechanisms, calling it “beyond comprehension.” Bilawal emphasized that requesting aid is standard global practice during large-scale disasters. […]
Pakistan seeks IMF help to waive electricity bills for flood victims
The government of Pakistan plans to seek financial support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to help flood victims. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Ministry of Finance to begin talks with the IMF immediately. He asked officials to explore options for a one-month waiver or relief on electricity bills. This support will not […]
Punjab unveils drone rescue tech for flood victims
Punjab has launched Pakistan’s first emergency airlift drone to help rescue people during floods and natural disasters. The drone can lift a person weighing up to 200 kilograms and transport them to safety. This new technology aims to speed up rescue operations and save more lives in hard-to-reach areas. The Punjab Home Department confirmed the […]