PM Shehbaz Directs Immediate Action to Mitigate Flood Impact in Islamabad
— August 6, 2025
ISLAMABAD (AIA) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken notice of the flood situation in Islamabad’s residential areas. The PM has directed the district administration and Capital Development Authority (CDA) to take prompt measures for rescuing people and dewatering affected areas. He has instructed authorities to ensure safety measures for populations living in low-lying areas around nullahs and streams. The health sector has been directed to be on high alert and take measures to prevent water-borne diseases. Additionally, a committee has been constituted to monitor the flood situation, oversee rescue operations, and ensure public safety.