Corps Commander Balochistan visits relief camp in Usta Muhammad

RAWALPINDI: Corps Commander Balochistan Lieutenant General Asif Ghafoor on Wednesday visited relief camps in flood-affected areas of Usta Mohammad and Gandakha area of Jaffarabad district.

According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the commander was given a detailed briefing on relief activities during the visit. He also interacted with the flood victims in relief and medical camps.

Lt Gen Asif Ghafoor said that water was receding due to recently made cuts in Khanpur (Dera Allahyar-Usta Mohammad Road) essentially to clear the submerged road and railway track

He said planned efforts at Tehsil level should be made to dewater selected areas such as markets, schools, hospitals, play grounds, and DHQs by utilizing electric pumps and motors.

Major General Shahab Aslam GOC, Chief Secretary Balochistan Abdul Aziz Uqaili, Commissioner Naseerabad Bashir Bangulzai, and DG Health Balochistan Qazi Noor along with other military and civil authorities were present on the occasion.

Earlier this month, Corps Commander Balochistan Lt Gen Asif Ghafoor visited Lakhra Tehsil of Lasbela District to meet the flood victims and heard their problems.

The commander was briefed about the relief measures of the Pakistan Army. While speaking to the flood victims, he said that almost the whole country is suffering at the moment.

He assured the flood victims that the government, civil administration and armed forces are taking all possible measures to rehabilitate the victims. He also visited the relief camp and free medical camp established by the Pakistan Army.

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