Lahore, September 10, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi met with the Provincial Minister Munib Sultan Cheema and Parliamentarian Amir Sultan Cheema at CMO in which Principal Secretary to CM Muhammad Khan Bhatti was also present on the occasion. Matters pertaining to mutual interest and welfare projects came under discussion.
Munib Sultan Cheema and Amir Sultan Cheema lauded the vision of CM Parvez Elahi for taking prompt measures for the rehabilitation of the flood affectees and remarked that the CM reached the flood affectees first of all. They stated that the steps being taken by him for the rehabilitation of the flood affectees were acknowledged at every level.
They praised CM Parvez Elahi for working day and night for the rehabilitation of the flood affectees adding that under his leadership the Punjab government gave a comprehensive and an excellent package for the rehabilitation of the flood affectees. CM while talking on the occasion said that Pakistan got severely affected due to climate change and a havoc was wrecked at a massive scale due to unusual rains and flood.
He highlighted that unusual steps will have to be taken in order to cope up with the unexpected climatic conditions. He apprised that whatever humanly possible was done to carry out the rescue and relief operation in the flood affected areas. He stated that the financial aid amount for the heirs of the deceased has been increased from Rs 8/ lac to Rs 10/lac adding that financial aid will also be given to the owners of the destroyed houses and a significant increase has been made in the financial aid to be given to the owners of the collapsed houses.
CM resolved to ensure early settlement of the flood affectees from the amount being collected in the CM Relief Fund. CM vowed to launch the construction and repair work of the roads on a priority basis in the flood affected areas.
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