Aseefa Bhutto voices concern over severe flood situation in Punjab

ISLAMABAD: First Lady and Member of the National Assembly Aseefa Bhutto Zardari has expressed deep concern over the worsening flood situation in Punjab.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari said this is a time for all Pakistanis to stand together to save as many lives as possible.

Horrified by the ongoing flooding in #Punjab. This is a time for every Pakistani to come together to save as many lives and provide as much relief as possible, to our brothers and sisters in need

— Aseefa B Zardari (@AseefaBZ) August 27, 2025

She emphasized the need to extend maximum relief to vulnerable brothers and sisters during this difficult period.

Earlier, Punjab government has formally requested the deployment of the Pakistan Army in six districts as floods continue to intensify across the province.

According to the Punjab Home Department, a letter has been sent to the federal Interior Ministry seeking military assistance in Lahore, Kasur, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Narowal, and Okara.

The request has been made to support civil administration in relief operations and to safeguard human lives as rivers overflow.

Authorities said district administrations, Rescue 1122, Civil Defence, and police are already engaged in emergency operations but require additional support due to the scale of the crisis.

The Home Department said that the number of troops in six districts will be fixed in consultation with the district administration.