Saturday, August 21, 2010

PAK ARMY RELIEF RESCUE OPERATION FORWADING SUCCESFULLY

MULTAN, Aug 21 (APP): Pakistan Army here on Saturday made 120-feet long temporary bridge at Seem-Stream in Karamdad Qureshi and ensured restoration of held traffic between two  big cities Dera Ghazi Khan and Multan of South Punjab,The establishment of the bridge is highly beneficial as it ensured public movement and supply of consumer items across the region.The restoration of traffic between Dera Ghazi Khan and Multan will also help improve relief working.



According to ISPR, Pakistan army is actively engaged in reconstructing damaged portions of canal which were affected by the malevolent flood waters.
Doctors of Pakistan army and Jordan, who were working jointly, provided treatment to 4500 flood victims in different areas of South Punjab.
According to in-charge relief centre Col Sohail Shehzad, Pakistan army has distributed 2400 tonnes of relief goods among flood affectees and the process of distribution is still in progress in the areas. He said relief camp has received 3000 tonnes of relief goods from NGOs, philanthropists and masses.
He further disclosed that relief operation would continue by September 10, and after the date, the flood affectees would be offered foods family package to cater needs of 15 days.
According to ISPR, Corps commander Multan Lt Gen Shafqaat Ahmed is monitoring the relief and rescue operation.

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