Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, COAS Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited the flood-affected districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat, Buner and Shangla on Wednesday and distributed relief checks among the flood victims.

The Prime Minister conducted an aerial survey of the flood-hit areas to assess the scale of devastation and was given a detailed briefing on the damage caused by flash floods.

The prime minister also addressed a ceremony in Buner after distributing relief goods among the flood victims.

“The government and Pakistan Army are fully committed to extending every possible assistance to the people in this difficult time,” the Prime Minister said.

He said, “Over 350 lives have been lost in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while hundreds of others are injured.”

“Many people are still missing after the floods,” he added.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also drew attention towards the illegal encroachments, timber mafia and mining/crushing activities, especially in waterways, which contribute greatly towards loss of lives and damages.

He directed that Pakistan must act as a hard state where no one is above the law and necessary actions be taken against defaulters without distinction.

The COAS also interacted with troops, police and civil administration personnel involved in rescue efforts, lauding their selfless commitment in assisting victims of floods and torrential rains.

COAS directed ground formations to approach this responsibility with utmost devotion and to spare no effort in alleviating the hardships of flood-stricken families.

The prime minister was accompanied by Ahsan Iqbal, Atta Tarar, Ameer Muqam, and other officials.