Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged strong coordination on Wednesday between disaster agencies to combat the worsening of the flood crisis in Punjab. Chairing an emergency meeting in Islamabad, he expressed a deep concern in the face of the worsening of the floods, in particular in the watershed areas of the Chenab, Sutlej and Ravi rivers.
The PM has ordered the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to act quickly on the risks of urban flooding in Lahore, Sialkot and Gujrat while maintaining early warnings and help efforts throughout the province.
He also ordered Punjab, the province of disaster management (PDMA) to improve the efficiency of flooding and precipitation alerts and to strengthen interinstitutions to reduce losses.
The president of the NDMA, the LT GEN INAM HAIDER, Malik informed the Prime Minister of current response efforts, in particular preventive evacuations, a safe relocation of vulnerable populations and the distribution of rescue supplies. He confirmed that tents had been delivered to the affected areas of Punjab, with additional essential items on the way.
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In order to guarantee uninterrupted public services, the Prime Minister ordered the Minister of Communications, the Minister of Energy, the Energy Secretary, and the President of the National Highway Authority (NHA) to immediately reach Lahore and coordinate with the provincial government.
Their guidelines include continuous food guarantee, functional communication networks and the restoration of road access in areas affected by floods.
The Prime Minister reiterated the federal government’s commitment to support all provinces as well. “Just as the Federation was held near Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa during recent floods, the same level of assistance will be extended to Punjab,” he said.
He also underlined the need for warning of early floods in the Sindh and called on public representatives and officials to ensure timely evacuations and strict supervision of emergency efforts.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz also ordered relevant institutions to take all possible measures to protect lives, goods, cultures and livestock, especially in vulnerable districts and tehsils.
During the briefing, the NDMA warned of high -level floods with the head Marala and Khanki due to the increase in rejection in the Chenab river. High pressure was also reported to key points in the Ravi river – in particular in Jastar and Shahdara – as well as on the Sutlej river in Ganda Singh Wala and Sulemanki. Pressure levels in Balloki and Qadirabad are closely monitored.
The President of the NDMA noted that rescue 1122, Civil Defense, Rangers, PDMA and other agencies work closely. Army units and police staff were mobilized for preventive evacuations in risk areas.
The meeting was followed by federal ministers Ahsan Iqbal, Awais Leghari, Dr Musadik Malik, Attaullah Tarar, Ahad Khan Cheema and the senior officials of the relevant departments. The Prime Minister is expected to visit vulnerable areas Thursday, notably Narowal, Sialkot, and the regions affected by the floods along the Sutlej river in Lahore.
President Asif Ali Zardari expressed deep sorrow on devastation caused by floods at Punjab, Kp, GB & AJ & K. He led with bereaved families, has shown solidarity with the victims, greeted the efforts of the armed forces and rescue teams and urged the government of the Sindh to prepare for the wave of flood
– The president of Pakistan (@Presofpakistan) August 27, 2025
President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed deep sadness about the devastation linked to floods in Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit Baltistan, transmitting sincere sympathies to the families and the affected communities. He also praised the armed forces and the rescue agencies, saying that they gave a remarkable example of public service.
“I am convinced that, as in the 2010 and 2022 floods, the Pakistani nation will overcome this challenge with resilience and resolution,” said the president. He also advised the Sindh government to undertake protection measures against preventive floods.
