He prayed to Almighty Allah for those who lost their lives and said teams of doctors have been despatched from Islamabad and by the Punjab government to look after the injured. The Prime Minister said the government was also focussing on urgent reopening of roads blocked by landslides and said the Frontier Works Organisation and the provincial government would restore the roads on priority.
He was also appreciative of the quick response of the Pakistan Army and its rescue and relief efforts. Addressing the gathering Adviser to Prime Minister Engr Amir Muqam said Shangla was one of the districts that has seen many a natural calamities in the past and has bravely coped with these. He said the area was also affected by the military operation against extremist and terrorist elements. He said the heavy three day rain has also lowered the temperature and there was urgent requirement for tents, blankets and food for the displaced people.