Floods threatening to uproot entire communities: Umar Rehman Malik
Liaquat Ali
Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik said that the floods were threatening to uproot entire communities.
“Floods once again threaten to uproot entire communities. Homes, fertile lands, and livelihoods lie at risk, and for millions of farmers. Calling for unified national response to floods, (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has put forward urgent measures including free seeds and fertiliser for the next crop, loan waivers and electricity relief for farmers, immediate housing reconstruction, and an extension of BISP support so no family is left behind,” he said in a statement.
Umar Rehman Malik mentioned that Bilawal Bhutto was working tirelessly to help the victims of the floods who were struggling to return to normal lives. He also spoke about the efforts of Aseefa Bhutto Zardari in this regard.
He said In Nawabshah, Aseefa Bhutto reviewed the relief preparations, stressing the importance of coordination, timely evacuation, and citizen cooperation to save lives. The real challenge for governments is to take tangible measures and a clear plan for resilient rehabilitation, he added.
Earlier, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari emphasised the need for transparency and swift action in flood relief operations. “The Sindh government must leave no stone unturned in helping the flood victims,” he instructed Sindh Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah.
Separately, First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari urged residents of flood-prone areas to strictly follow precautionary guidelines and respect any evacuation requests from authorities.
She said, “Nawabshah’s people are not alone in this difficult time. Protecting lives, homes, fields, and livestock from the rising waters will be a great challenge, but together we can overcome it.”
Expressing satisfaction with the administration’s work, the First Lady said: “I am pleased to see that the local administration is deploying its best resources and skills to prepare for the safety and rehabilitation of potentially affected communities. Effective coordination between departments, close monitoring, and advanced planning are essential if we are to manage this challenge successfully.”
