ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a committee to devise a mechanism to ensure that financial support is also provided to flood-affected people whose data is not available with the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA).
Chairing a review meeting on the recent damages caused by rains and floods, as well as the ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts, he reiterated that the Federal Government will continue collaborating with provincial governments until the complete rehabilitation of flood victims is achieved.
More than seven million people above the age of 18 across Pakistan do not have national identity cards, many of these belong to flood affected areas.
Prime Minister directed the relevant departments to ensure real-time monitoring of evacuations and relief operations.
To assist victims not registered with NADRA, the Prime Minister ordered to a committee to ensure they receive financial support. He also instructed the Ministry of Climate Change to start preparations for the next monsoon season.
Sharif stressed the need for a comprehensive strategy within two weeks to mitigate the impact of climate change—including intense rainfall and flooding—and to minimize future damage to lives and infrastructure.
PM @CMShehbaz has reaffirmed that Federal Government will continue collaborating with provincial governments until complete rehabilitation of flood victims is achieved@ndmapk #News #BreakingNews #RadioPakistan https://t.co/4LKWOmfEnt pic.twitter.com/SX8I2GyPC3
— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) September 5, 2025
The Prime Minister praised the rescue and relief efforts carried out by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the Pakistan Army, and both federal and provincial institutions.
The meeting was briefed that rehabilitation efforts will begin once the final spell of the monsoon season concludes. Currently, all available resources and personnel are engaged in rescue, relief, and evacuation operations.
During the meeting, officials reported that the flood surge in the Ravi, Sutlej, and Chenab rivers has now reached central and southern Punjab, and is expected to flow through Panjnad in the coming days. While preparations have been made to handle a potential surge of 1 to 1.2 million cusecs at Panjnad, the actual flow is estimated at around 600,000 cusecs, significantly lower than earlier projections.
In Multan, the local administration, Pakistan Army, and rescue teams are actively coordinating efforts to ensure the safe passage of floodwaters without breaching embankments.
The meeting was also briefed that 80% of the damaged power infrastructure in upper and central Punjab regions has already been restored. Additionally, repaired bridges and highways have been reopened, helping to restore transportation and connectivity in the affected areas.
It was further updated that over two million people across the country were relocated in time, and more than 4,100 stranded individuals were rescued from flood-affected areas.
