DG ISPR briefs on flood rescues

ISLAMABAD:

ISPR DG Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, NDMA Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar briefed the media on Tuesday regarding the ongoing relief operations amid heavy monsoon rains and flooding.

DG ISPR said the army, under the army chief's direction, had intensified relief operations, rescuing 6,903 people and providing medical support through nine camps in K-P.

Eight army units were engaged in relief work in the province, while two battalions were operating in Buner. Army Aviation was also assisting in rescue and supply missions.