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MIRPURKHAS: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif arrived in Mithi, the capital of Sindh's Tharparkar district, on Monday and announced Rs one billion in aid for the famine-hit region, DawnNews reported.
The premier was accompanied by Information Minister Pervez Rashid.
Nawaz Sharif was given a briefing in Mithi over the drought and famine condition in Thar.
The briefing was also attended by patron-in-chief of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah, former provincial chief minister belonging to the district Arbab Ghulam Rahim, provincial Information Minister Sharjeel Memon and other senior members of the PPP.
During the briefing Sharif announced an aid of Rs one billion for the province adding that the federal and Punjab government were ready to provide further assistance.
He said steps should be taken to avoid a similar situation from occurring in the future adding that if the situation in Thar and Cholistan was the same then how come there was no famine in Cholistan.
Facilities should be provided at the people’s doorsteps using mobile health units, the premier added.
Moreover, Sharif also said that CM Sindh should take serious notice of the incident and while taking action punish those responsible for negligence.
The provincial information minister said during the briefing that the deaths in the region had not occurred due to famine only rather there were other water-related issues and illnesses which claimed the lives of several persons.
Memon also admitted that 80 per cent areas of Tharparkar district were famine-affected.
Another PPP leader said that the Sindh govt had accepted the Rs 100 million in aid provided by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government
Prior to arriving in Mithi, the prime minister had reached Mirpurkhas where he was welcomed by the chief minister Sindh.
The prime minister upon his arrival had taken notice of the problems faced by people of Thar’s Mithi area due to security measures taken before his visit.
The premier in his statement issued to media said that hospitals must remain open for patients and they should have access to all areas.
Meanwhile, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also visited a hospital in Mithi today and inquired after the people affected by the calamity.
The premier was later on accompanied by Bilawal Bhutto and the duo visited the Civil Hospital Mithi.
After the visit to the hospital, the prime minister left for the Army Camp and he would also meet up with locals of the area.
Moreover, the premier along with Bilawal Bhutto and Qaim Ali shah were present in the briefing given by officials on the situation caused by drought and the progress of relief work.
A day ago Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Pervaiz Rashid told that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had cancelled important engagements and would visit Tharparkar today to meet drought-affected people.
PM announces Rs1 billion aid for drought-affected Thar - DAWN.COM
The premier was accompanied by Information Minister Pervez Rashid.
Nawaz Sharif was given a briefing in Mithi over the drought and famine condition in Thar.
The briefing was also attended by patron-in-chief of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah, former provincial chief minister belonging to the district Arbab Ghulam Rahim, provincial Information Minister Sharjeel Memon and other senior members of the PPP.
During the briefing Sharif announced an aid of Rs one billion for the province adding that the federal and Punjab government were ready to provide further assistance.
He said steps should be taken to avoid a similar situation from occurring in the future adding that if the situation in Thar and Cholistan was the same then how come there was no famine in Cholistan.
Facilities should be provided at the people’s doorsteps using mobile health units, the premier added.
Moreover, Sharif also said that CM Sindh should take serious notice of the incident and while taking action punish those responsible for negligence.
The provincial information minister said during the briefing that the deaths in the region had not occurred due to famine only rather there were other water-related issues and illnesses which claimed the lives of several persons.
Memon also admitted that 80 per cent areas of Tharparkar district were famine-affected.
Another PPP leader said that the Sindh govt had accepted the Rs 100 million in aid provided by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government
Prior to arriving in Mithi, the prime minister had reached Mirpurkhas where he was welcomed by the chief minister Sindh.
The prime minister upon his arrival had taken notice of the problems faced by people of Thar’s Mithi area due to security measures taken before his visit.
The premier in his statement issued to media said that hospitals must remain open for patients and they should have access to all areas.
Meanwhile, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also visited a hospital in Mithi today and inquired after the people affected by the calamity.
The premier was later on accompanied by Bilawal Bhutto and the duo visited the Civil Hospital Mithi.
After the visit to the hospital, the prime minister left for the Army Camp and he would also meet up with locals of the area.
Moreover, the premier along with Bilawal Bhutto and Qaim Ali shah were present in the briefing given by officials on the situation caused by drought and the progress of relief work.
A day ago Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Pervaiz Rashid told that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had cancelled important engagements and would visit Tharparkar today to meet drought-affected people.
PM announces Rs1 billion aid for drought-affected Thar - DAWN.COM
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