Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif promised to set up a forum where victims of the flood can air their grievances so their complaints may be resolved as soon as possible, during a visit to camps set up for those affected by the floods near Sher Shah dyke in Multan.
However, his words did not placate those in the camps and the prime minister was advised to leave the area after PML-N MPA Muhammad Ali Khokhar and Provincial Minister for Prisons Punjab Abdul Waheed Arain were attacked by a mob.
The crowd also attacked vehicles of the civil administration. Both ministers were rescued by police officials while the mob chanted, ‘Go Nawaz go’. An Express News cameraman Muhammad Nazeer was reportedly assaulted by Arain as he aired footage of the flood victims.
During his visit, the PM was given a briefing on the condition of those displaced by the floods. It is a test of political parties to show their solidarity with the flood victims right now, he said, adding that he invites all parties to help those affected.
The protestors dispersed after the MPAs assured them of the provision of aid.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 16th, 2014.
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@Chandran I am sorry but an additional loan does not show progress. Pakistan is already neck deep in loans due to the excessive and may I add a lot of unnecessary expenditure of the Govt. Can our PM justify Rs.1 million per day on PM house? These are Govt figures. PTI estimated Rs.4 million per day.
go nawaz go
Haters will hate and will never reason. Keep up the good work Mr. PM, Sargodha is with u. May God bless u.
@OS
Yes I can overall Pakistan security have improved there is no suicide attack in Karachi, Quetta Peshawar and even in Mumbai or Delhi. Recently ADB sanctioned additional loan for Pakistan. Pakistan relations with neighbors are improved etc. Off course it's all my opinion. In democracy opinion will differ.
Floods and misery will continue till a dam is constructed on river Indus. Will IK commit himself to make the controversial dam
If you lost everything thanks to Nawaz dynasty then should you welcome one that openly loots and cheats? Go Nawaz Go.
@chandran: Can you name a few that have made any difference during the past 14 months?
Go Nawaz Go.
People are standing for the basic rights as they are not left with any option by the present corrupt system which is making Pakistan a failed state. It needs to be improved drastically to provide basic needs to common people of Pakistan.
He should be put in jail for corruption, mismanagement. Killing innocent people. Bring back the stolen money from overseas
Game begin lets see how long these thugs rules the country.
GO NAWAZ GO
Mob attacks should be discouraged. This isn't the way forward.
i wish rulers can see WRITING ON THE WALL
he is doing good job because even RSS India appreciating his work and supporting him
People died and lost property due to floods in First, Second, Third and Fourth Sharif Family Governments in Punjab. People die and lose property due to floods in Fifth Sharif Family Government. Why Sharif Family Governments did not build a network of drainage and small dams system to save people from floods??? Pakistan is changing but the corruption mafia is unable to grasp the change.
It is good that people are standing for their rights. Lip service is no more an option Mr. PM!