Shehbaz Offers Unconditional Support To Federal, Provincial Govts To Help Flood Stricken Pakistanis
Shehbaz To Visit Karachi, Meet Affected Families On Wednesday
PMLN President and National Assembly Opposition Leader Shehbaz Sharif has appealed to the nation to offer special prayers to God Almighty to stem the torrential rains this Monsoon season so that the flooded areas of the country get respite.
In a statement Shehbaz expressed great grief over the loss of precious lives and property due to rains and floods. He expressed empathy and solidarity with all those affected across the country.
Shehbaz paid rich tribute to the institutions and volunteers working to help and rescue those hit by the catastrophy. He directed party office-bearers, members and workers to help those affected with utmost vigilance and devotion.
The PMLN President said helping our fellow Pakistanis is our civic, national and religious obligation. He said federal and provincial governments should work together for the relief and rescue of those struck by floods.
He said the opposition is ready to cooperate with the federal and provincial governments in every possible way to help in this state of emergency.
PMLN Secretary General Ahsan Iqbal has said that PMLN President and National Assembly Opposition Leader Shehbaz Sharif will visit Karachi to express solidarity with the victims of urban flooding and torrential rains.
Ahsan said Shehbaz will reach Karachi on Wednesday for a 1-day trip and will meet families of those affected. The PMLN President will also meet eminent philanthropist Faisal Edhi, and visit PMLN office in Nazimabad where he will be briefed by party office-bearers and workers over the situation in Karachi after unprecedented rains.
