Gilani, Fazl discuss floods

ISLAMABAD Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that after the relief and rescue a huge task before the Government would be the rehabilitation of the flood-affected people and the restoration of the main infrastructure including the communication network that has been damaged by the floods. Talking to JUI-F Amir Maulana Fazl ur Rehman who called on him at PMs House here Saturday afternoon the Prime Minister said that it was high time for all the political parties, civil society and patriotic forces to extend a helping hand to supplement the governments relief and rehabilitation efforts. The PM said the govt was utilising all its resources to mitigate the sufferings of the flood affected people, adding that with joint efforts, commitment and strong will, the sufferings of the people of flood affected areas could be minimised. He said that although the devastation caused by floods in terms of damages and losses has surpassed the devastation caused by the 2005 earthquake, yet the spirit and determination of the nation has not diminished in facing the challenge effectively. Fazl appreciated the efforts of the government in bringing together all the political forces to work for the common national cause of protecting the flood affectees. He assured all possible support on behalf of his party to help mitigate the difficulties of the affected people.

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