ISLAMABAD: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that large-scale relief and rescue efforts are underway in flood-hit areas, with Kartarpur witnessing a major boat operation.
He confirmed that two Pakistan Army soldiers were martyred and two others injured while performing their duties during these operations.
Briefing the media alongside Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and NDMA Chairman, the DG ISPR said that the Army has so far provided medical treatment to over 20,000 people through 29 established camps, while 225 tons of food rations have been distributed among flood-affected families.
He emphasized that no military posts have been vacated in the affected regions, and normal connectivity is being restored.
According to DG ISPR, all major roads in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been cleared, while the Karakoram Highway has reopened in Gilgit-Baltistan, where air relief operations are also ongoing. Work is continuing to restore road links in Ghizer and other impacted areas.
Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif reaffirmed that the Pakistan Army stands with the people in this difficult hour, not only carrying out rescue and relief operations but also continuing counter-terrorism efforts to prevent hostile elements from exploiting the situation.
He stressed that no force can drive a wedge between the people of Pakistan and their armed forces.
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