LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman has announced that families affected by the recent floods will receive special relief in electricity bills and taxes. He said the provincial government is also preparing a comprehensive relief package to support the victims.
Speaking to the media during his visit to flood relief camps in Faizpur Kalan and Chuhng, the minister said that the rehabilitation process will begin once the floodwater recedes and a full assessment of the damage is completed.
He said people from the worst-hit areas are being moved to designated relief camps, where they are being provided with proper shelter, food, and medical care.
Mujtaba Shuja appreciated the efforts of government departments, civil society, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for actively participating in the relief work, saying it reflects a strong spirit of unity and compassion.
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During his visit, he also joined Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebrations at the camps, prayed for Pakistan’s security, and the quick recovery of flood victims. The minister met with affected families, offered words of encouragement, and distributed tabarruk.
Later, he participated in the central Milad procession held at Delhi Gate.
Meanwhile, Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Director General Irfan Ali Kathia said that 4,100 villages have been affected by floods across 25 districts of the province, while 56 people have died since August 26.
Speaking to the media in Lahore, he said the floods have impacted a population of 41 million. To support them, around 425 relief camps have been set up across different districts.
He added that 500 medical camps have been established, where about 175,000 people have received treatment.
The PDMA DG said rescue teams have so far relocated over 20 million people to safe areas, while more than 15 million cattle have also been moved to safety.
