Staff Report
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday that millions of Pakistanis, affected by unprecedented devastating floods, looked for solidarity and compassion to build back better.
“Humanity is at an inflection point in the history of the world. Our actions today will form the resilient future for our coming generations; the prime minister posted on his Twitter handle.
In a related tweet, the prime minister said that he was leaving for Geneva today to co-host International Conference on Resilient Pakistan, being held on January 9, along with the UN Secretary-General.
PM Shehbaz to present flood victims’ case
He said that he would take the opportunity to present the case of flood victims before the world. “I will also throw light on steps my government has taken for relief and rehabilitation,” he further posted.
The prime minister said that in the conference, they would place a comprehensive post-disaster framework plan for recovery, rehabilitation, and reconstruction with resilience before development partners and friendly countries.
“Bridging the funding gap is key to restoring critical infrastructure, rebuilding lives and livelihoods, and reviving the economy,” he added.
