{"id":10695,"date":"2025-08-18T20:23:18","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T15:23:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakjazbo.com\/?p=10695"},"modified":"2025-08-18T20:24:27","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T15:24:27","slug":"federal-cabinet-donates-one-months-salary-for-kp-flood-victims-pm-shehbaz-sharif-orders-nationwide-relief-effort","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakjazbo.com\/?p=10695","title":{"rendered":"Federal Cabinet Donates One Month\u2019s Salary for KP Flood Victims: PM Shehbaz Sharif Orders Nationwide Relief Effort"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Islamabad<\/strong> \u2013 Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif<\/strong> has announced that all members of the federal cabinet will donate their one-month salary<\/strong> to provide immediate assistance to the flood victims of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)<\/strong>. The decision came during a high-level meeting on flood relief operations, where the Prime Minister directed federal institutions to intensify their role in helping flood-affected communities across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo Federal or Provincial Divide in Crisis\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Addressing the cabinet, PM Shehbaz Sharif stressed that the ongoing natural disaster must be treated as a national humanitarian challenge<\/strong> rather than a provincial or political issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn this hour of trial, there is no federal government or provincial government\u2014there is only one duty: to ensure the rescue, relief, and rehabilitation of our affected citizens,\u201d the Prime Minister declared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He instructed the National Highway Authority (NHA)<\/strong> to prioritize the restoration of damaged roads, regardless of whether they were federal or provincial highways. \u201cOpening up routes to affected areas is the first priority\u2014rescue and aid cannot reach families unless roads are cleared,\u201d he emphasized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Financial and Logistical Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Prime Minister announced that, in addition to the cabinet\u2019s salary donation, the federal government will provide financial assistance to the families of the deceased and injured under the Prime Minister\u2019s Relief Package<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also ordered the Ministry of Finance<\/strong> to release immediate funds to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)<\/strong> so that relief operations could be expanded without bureaucratic delays. Furthermore, he directed the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP)<\/strong> to mobilize its resources and networks to reach vulnerable families, especially women and children, with cash stipends and essential supplies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Ministers Dispatched to Disaster Zones<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To ensure direct oversight of relief activities, the Prime Minister ordered all relevant federal ministers to reach KP, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan within 24 hours<\/strong>. Their task is to supervise aid operations on the ground, identify bottlenecks, and coordinate with provincial governments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is not a time for sitting in offices\u2014it is a time for presence in the field,\u201d Shehbaz Sharif reportedly told his ministers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Ministers Speak on Relief Commitments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr. Musadik Malik<\/strong> reassured that the federal government would work hand-in-hand with provincial administrations to support rehabilitation efforts. \u201cThere will be no discrimination; every citizen deserves help, regardless of where they live,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Malik added that the government was committed to reopening all major roads and highways within 24 hours<\/strong> to facilitate the flow of aid. He also appealed to provincial governments to urgently evacuate populations living along riverbanks and seasonal streams. \u201cThese are not small streams\u2014they are raging torrents. Populations living in their path must be moved immediately to safer locations,\u201d he warned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar<\/strong> echoed the Prime Minister\u2019s sentiments, describing flood relief as a national duty<\/strong>. \u201cThe Prime Minister has made it clear: rehabilitation of flood victims is not optional, it is a collective responsibility. We will overcome this disaster together,\u201d Tarar stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scale of the Disaster<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The devastating monsoon rains and flash floods have already caused widespread destruction across Pakistan. Official data confirms that 660 people have died<\/strong> so far, with 392 deaths reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa alone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other provinces and territories have also suffered fatalities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Punjab<\/strong>: 164 deaths<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Sindh<\/strong>: 29 deaths<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Balochistan<\/strong>: 20 deaths<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Gilgit-Baltistan<\/strong>: 32 deaths<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Azad Jammu & Kashmir<\/strong>: 15 deaths<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Islamabad<\/strong>: 8 deaths<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Beyond the loss of human lives, thousands have been displaced, homes destroyed, livestock swept away, and agricultural land submerged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Immediate Priorities: Rescue and Shelter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Relief agencies, with the support of the Pakistan Army and NDMA, are working around the clock to rescue stranded families and provide shelter to the displaced. Camps have been established in multiple districts, equipped with food, clean drinking water, bedding, and medical support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The government has highlighted road connectivity as the single biggest challenge. Washed-out bridges and submerged highways are preventing the smooth flow of aid to remote villages. \u201cOur engineers and NHA teams are working continuously to restore connectivity. Each open road is a lifeline for hundreds of families,\u201d officials said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A Call for Unity and Responsibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized that disasters of such scale require national unity<\/strong> rather than political divisions. He appealed to citizens, civil society organizations, and the private sector to step forward and contribute to relief operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cThe floods have not only washed away homes, they have tested our resilience as a nation. We must come together\u2014beyond party lines and provincial boundaries\u2014to help those who have lost everything,\u201d he urged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Looking Ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    While immediate relief remains the top priority, rehabilitation and reconstruction will require massive resources and months of sustained effort. From rebuilding houses to repairing highways and restoring livelihoods, the scale of the challenge is immense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Climate experts warn that the recurring cycle of monsoon devastation is a reminder of Pakistan\u2019s vulnerability to climate change. Without investment in long-term flood protection measures, drainage systems, and disaster preparedness, such tragedies will continue to repeat themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For now, however, the government\u2019s focus is on ensuring that every affected family receives timely help. The federal cabinet\u2019s symbolic gesture of donating one month\u2019s salary reflects a message of solidarity, but the real test lies in whether relief operations can be delivered effectively and equitably to the thousands of families in need.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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