Govt announces Rs20,000 for affected families
It was decided that Rs20,000 will be allocated to each flood-affected family with initial installment of Rs5,000.
ISLAMABAD:
In a meeting at the President House, it was decided that Rs20,000 will be allocated to each flood-affected family and an initial installment of Rs5,000 will be given.
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani and President Zardari were also present in the meeting. The overall flood situation and relief efforts across the country were discussed.
President ordered that transparency should be ensured in each phase of flood relief efforts as another high flood torrent threatens to hit Kotri Barrage.
It was also decided that a donor's conference will be held in Islamabad under the chairmanship of the Pakistan Development Forum.
The foreign minister has been directed to make necessary preparations in this regard.
In a meeting at the President House, it was decided that Rs20,000 will be allocated to each flood-affected family and an initial installment of Rs5,000 will be given.
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani and President Zardari were also present in the meeting. The overall flood situation and relief efforts across the country were discussed.
President ordered that transparency should be ensured in each phase of flood relief efforts as another high flood torrent threatens to hit Kotri Barrage.
It was also decided that a donor's conference will be held in Islamabad under the chairmanship of the Pakistan Development Forum.
The foreign minister has been directed to make necessary preparations in this regard.