Generous compensation unveiled for flood victims’ heirs

PESHAWAR:

The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has started the process of compensating flood victims under a special package, said Advisor to the Chief Minister on Information Muhammad Ali Saif.

The compensation package has been doubled, he said, adding that under the package, compensation for those who lost their lives in floods has been increased from Rs1 million to Rs2 million.

Saif further stated that Rs850 million has been released to all districts for compensation payments.

He emphasized that the provincial government stands firmly with the flood victims in this difficult time. He said that since more rain has been forecast, the public should stay away from streams and rivers and take precautionary measures.

Saif also advised citizens to report any untoward incident by calling the emergency helpline 1700.

Amir Muqam

Federal Minister Engr Amir Muqam Tuesday handed over huge consignments of relief goods to the relevant authorities for its distribution among flood victims of Swat.

Muqam met with flood victims and assured all-out support and assistance from the Federal Government.

He said that rehabilitation of floods affected population in K-P was a big challenge, expressing the hope that federal and provincial governments with the support of the nation will successfully handle it quickly.

Engr Amir Muqam said that politics on floods situation should be avoided, and that we irrespective of political affiliations need to work hard to help address suffering of the affectees. He said that Malankand division was largely affected by the natural calamity.

Engr Amir Muqam lauded the spirit of communities, NGOs and philanthropists for their generosity and assistance in this hour of needs. He said that floods have badly damaged agriculture, peach and apple orchards and communication infrastructure in Shangla, Buner, Swat and relief to affected farmers would be provided.

Amir Muqam noted that shopkeepers and traders were also suffered after goods were washed away. He said that the government’s top priority was to rescue the stranded people, shift the injured to hospitals and provide relief and assistance till the rehabilitation of the last victim.

Engr Amir Muqam said that Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif was personally monitoring rescue and relief operations in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and huge consignments of relief goods were being dispatched to the flood affected areas.