Islamabad | August 20, 2025 — A joint press conference was held today by the Director-General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, and Chairman NDMA Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik. The briefing addressed the ongoing humanitarian crisis caused by monsoon rains and flooding across Pakistan.
#FloodRescue | DG ISPR, along with Minister Atta Tarar and NDMA Chairman, briefs on ongoing rescue operations in flood-hit areas across Pakistan.
Authorities working to evacuate residents and provide relief.
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Key Highlights from the Press Conference
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Focus on Rescue and Relief Operations
- DG ISPR emphasized the Pakistan Army’s large-scale involvement in flood-hit regions, particularly Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- Troops are carrying out evacuations of stranded families, establishing field medical camps, and distributing essential rations from army reserves.
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Aid Statistics Shared
- General Sharif disclosed figures of people evacuated, patients treated, and relief tonnage distributed to affected districts.
- These operations were described as part of the army’s continuing commitment to stand with the people during natural disasters.
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Clarification on COAS Statement
- The DG ISPR denied reports of an interview attributed to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), terming them baseless and part of a disinformation campaign.
- He stressed that the public should rely only on official channels for updates.
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National Security Assurance
- While highlighting the army’s role in disaster response, General Sharif reaffirmed that the military remains fully committed to confronting terrorism.
- He noted that the army will deal firmly with terrorists and their facilitators both inside and outside the country.
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Civil-Military Coordination
- Federal Minister Attaullah Tarar underlined the government’s close coordination with the military and NDMA.
- NDMA Chairman Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik briefed on the deployment of resources, early warning systems, and future disaster preparedness.
The press conference came at a time when Pakistan faces dual challenges of political tensions and climate-driven disasters. Officials highlighted that combating misinformation, maintaining national security, and addressing humanitarian needs are all interlinked priorities for the state.
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