Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir underscored the importance of coordinated civil-military efforts to support communities affected by recent floods.
The army chief visited the Kasur Sector and the Flood Relief Camp in Jalalpur Pirwala, Multan, to assess the flood situation and review ongoing relief operations. His visit aimed to strengthen collaboration between the military and civil administration to ensure timely and effective assistance for the displaced population.
Punjab’s chief secretary and other senior civil officials accompanied him during the visit. Field Marshal Munir was also given a comprehensive briefing on the ground situation, including updates on rescue and relief activities underway in the flood-hit districts.
While interacting with civil administration, he underlined the importance of good governance and inclusive, people-centric progress. He emphasised that all necessary measures including infrastructural development required for protecting the people against the devastations caused by frequent floods should be expedited. He said that the state cannot afford the loss of precious lives and properties every year.
He stressed the significance of coordinated civil-military efforts in addressing the challenges faced by flood-affected communities and reaffirmed the Pakistan Army’s unwavering commitment to supporting all initiatives aimed at public welfare.
During his interaction with flood affectees who had been successfully evacuated by the Pakistan Army and civil administration, COAS assured them of continued support in their resettlement and rehabilitation. The affectees expressed heartfelt gratitude for the Pakistan Army for timely assistance at a critical juncture.
COAS also met with troops, Rescue 1122 personnel, and police officials engaged in relief operations. He lauded their high morale, operational readiness, and steadfast dedication to serving the nation under extremely challenging circumstances. He commended their round-the-clock efforts, carried out in close coordination with civil administration, to provide timely relief and assistance to the people.
The army chief also undertook an aerial reconnaissance of flood-affected areas both along Lahore-Kasur and Multan-Jalalpur Pir Wala Axes to assess the scale of damage and ongoing relief efforts.
Upon arrival at flood affected areas the Field Marshal was received by Corps Commanders of Lahore and Multan Corps respectively.
Source: Dunya News
