PM grieved by boat tragedy

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a rescue boat tragedy in Jalalpur Pirwala and directed the authorities concerned to make the relief efforts in the flood affected areas more effective.

He emphasised that timely and comprehensive assistance should be ensured for all displaced persons.

He also instructed that coordination and cooperation with provincial governments be further strengthened to enhance rescue and relief operations.

Highlighting the broader challenge, the prime minister said that Pakistan continued to suffer the harmful effects of climate change