Shehbaz assures CM Murad all-out support for relief, rehab efforts,
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday expressed gratitude to President of China Xi Jinping for a assistance package of RMB 400 million for flood affectees in Pakistan.
Taking to Twitter, PM Shehbaz penned that “Highly grateful to H.E. President Xi Jinping for the Chinese assistance package of RMB 400 million, up from an initial RMB 100 million, for flood victims in Pakistan.”
“This is a reflection of our unique bond of friendship. This support will help provide much-needed relief to the people,” he added.
Meanwhile, In a surprising move, the coalition government has decided to get the Prime Minister Flood Relief Fund audited by Accountant General Pakistan Revenues Shehzad Hasan and a private firm of global standing.
Abiding by his commitment to ensure transparency, the move was announced in a tweet on Saturday night by PM Shehbaz Sharif.
He said AGPR and the global firm will audit all incoming and outgoing funds including where and how the collected and received money is spent.
“The audit reports will be made public,” the PM declared.
The prime minister termed the actions as a reflection of the unique bond of friendship between the iron brothers. “This support will help provide much needed relief to the people.”
Earlier, Assuring Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Syed Murad Ali Shah of all possible support, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday directed him to utilize all possible resources for providing relief to the flood-affected people of the province.
During a telephonic conversation, the prime minister was informed about the latest relief and rehabilitation efforts for the flood-affected populace in the province.
CM Murad, on the occasion, also updated the prime minister about the steps being taken by his government to help the people of Sindh in these testing times.
The prime minister appreciated the spirit with which the chief minister and the Sindh government were working to rescue and rehabilitate the people displaced by floods.
The prime minister stressed that no efforts should be spared to support the flood victims.
The Sindh CM, in return, thanked PM Shehbaz Sharif for their concerns and support for the flood-affected people and assured that they would not disappoint the affected people.
Sindh minister Syed Nasir Shah on Saturday visited Qambar Shahzad and later telephoned Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and updated them about the devastation caused by the floods in the district.
After receiving phone call from Nasir Shah, the prime minister immediately ordered NDMA officials to take steps for helping the people of Qambar.
