Islamabad — Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has reiterated that the Pakistan Army’s foremost mission remains the relief and rehabilitation of families devastated by the ongoing monsoon floods. His repeated directives emphasize that “the safety and relief of fellow citizens remain the foremost priority.”
Field Marshal General Asim Munir, during his visit to flood-hit Buner alongside Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, commended the Pakistan Army for its dedicated efforts in supporting victims of floods.
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Key Directives from the COAS
- Relief First: During his recent visit to flood-hit areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the COAS directed troops to serve the nation “with utmost devotion” and leave no effort in easing people’s hardships.
- Relief Operations Expanded: On August 16, the ISPR confirmed that all army formations were ordered to intensify rescue and rehabilitation, with specialized search-and-rescue teams, including a K-9 unit, deployed in KP.
- Donations and Rations: Every soldier’s one-day salary and more than 600 tonnes of ration have been dedicated to flood victims.
- Restoring Connectivity: Corps of Engineers have been tasked to urgently repair damaged bridges and establish temporary routes to reconnect cut-off areas.
Army’s Ground Response
- Rescue & Evacuation: Thousands of people have been shifted to safer areas by army-led operations.
- Medical Aid: Army doctors and medics are running field hospitals providing free care and medicines.
- Aid Distribution: Food, tents, and water are being delivered in coordination with civil authorities and relief partners.
The ISPR underscored that these measures reflect the Pakistan Army’s continued commitment to stand with the people in testing times.
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