PM Shehbaz Offers Federal Support as Karachi Battles Urban Flooding

PM Shehbaz Offers Federal Support as Karachi Battles Urban Flooding

• Telephonic Contact with CM: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a phone call with Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on August 19 to discuss the emergency flooding situation in Karachi and other parts of Sindh.

• Assurance of Assistance: The Prime Minister pledged the federal government’s full cooperation, promising “all-out support” to help Sindh manage the crisis. He emphasized joint efforts over blame.
• NDMA on Alert: PM Shehbaz directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to stay in constant contact with Sindh officials. He instructed NDMA to be ready for more heavy rain expected in southern Sindh in the coming days.
• Condolences Expressed: Both leaders expressed regret over the loss of lives and property due to the ongoing torrential rains.
• Collaborative Tone: Notably, the Prime Minister avoided criticism of the provincial government, focusing instead on federal-provincial coordination for relief and rescue operations.

Related Update: Karachi has declared August 20 a public holiday as authorities continue rescue operations amid severe urban flooding.

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