Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced a special compensation package for flood-affected families and unveiled key projects to protect vulnerable areas from future disasters.
While visiting a relief camp in Jalalpur Pirwala City, Maryam Nawaz said families of those who lost their lives in the recent floods will receive Rs1 million each.
Homeowners whose houses were completely destroyed will also get Rs1 million, while those whose houses were partially damaged will receive Rs500,000.
The CM also announced relief for livestock owners, stating that families who lost large animals will get Rs500,000, while those who lost small animals will receive Rs50,000.
“I am Nawaz Sharif’s daughter and I will fulfill every promise made to the people,” she said. “No affected person will be left without help.”
Maryam Nawaz also unveiled major development initiatives, including:
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Construction of a permanent embankment in Jalalpur Pirwala to prevent future flooding.
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A supervised evacuation system for timely response during disasters.
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Launch of the Gillani Expressway project for Uch Sharif to improve connectivity.
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She assured the flood-hit families that they would not be sent back home until conditions were completely safe. “Flood victims are our guests, and we will keep working until every family is secure,” she said.
14-Member Committee for Flood Recovery:
To speed up relief and rehabilitation, the Punjab government has formed a 14-member high-level committee to design a comprehensive disaster management strategy.
According to an official notification, Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb will lead the committee as convener.
The panel includes provincial ministers and top officials from health, irrigation, agriculture, finance, Rescue 1122, Planning & Development Board, Board of Revenue, and Punjab IT Board.
The PDMA director-general and the Urban Unit CEO are also part of the team.
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The committee will:
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Develop short- and long-term plans for flood response and recovery.
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Assess damage to homes, crops, and infrastructure.
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Identify funding needs for compensation and rehabilitation.
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Create digital maps of river routes and flood-prone areas.
The panel has been given one week to present a detailed action plan with clear recovery targets to the chief minister.
Maryam Nawaz said the government’s top priority is to restore normal life for the flood-hit communities and to build a strong system to prevent such disasters in the future.
