Lahore: Delegations from different areas, including Bahawalpur, called on Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman at Governor House, Lahore today.
Speaking on the occasion, Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman said that the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, is working tirelessly for the rehabilitation of the flood victims by taking all the institutions on board . He said that the flood has caused widespread destruction in the country and it will take a long time to rebuild houses, schools, hospitals and roads that have been swept away by the floods. Governor Punjab said that the country is currently going through a crisis. He said that the flood victims should not only be helped at this time, but they should also be resettled in their homes.
Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman said that it is the national duty of everyone to help the flood victims. He said that Pakistan Army, Rescue 1122 and the departments of provincial government are rendering valuable services in the relief operation for the flood victims. He said that the work of various welfare organizations and the business community for the flood victims is also commendable. Governor Punjab said that with the support of the business community and the Red Crescent, rations and relief goods have been sent to the flood victims from the Governor House, Insha Allah, this service will continue. He said that as chancellor, he has mobilised the universities for flood relief campaign, adding that relief goods are also being dispatched to the flood victims from the public and private universities. He said that manpower from universities is also participating in the relief operation in the flood affected areas of South Punjab. On this occasion, Governor Punjab also heard the problems of the people.