SKARDU: Prime Minister of Pakistan Mian Nawaz Sharif distributed relief items among the flood affectees and announced a grant of Rs150 million for uplift efforts and Rs500 million for the reconstruction of roads in Ghanche district.
Addressing flood affectees at Ghanche in Gilgit-Baltistan on Thursday, Nawaz Sharif said that the government is committed for speedy uplift of all underdeveloped areas of the country particularly Gilgit-Baltistan.
The premier also announced Rs0.5 million for each deceased victim’s family, Rs0.15 million for each injured victims, Rs0.25 million for the reconstruction of damaged houses and Rs15,000 – 50,000 for those who lost their cattle in the recent floods.
