CS reviews rescue, relief operations in Balochistan.

QUETTA -- Chief Secretary Balochistan Abdul Aziz Aqeeli said the recent rains and floods have caused widespread destruction claiming lives of 163 people, mostly women and children, besides damaging houses, crops, roads and bridges.

He expressed these views while addressing the meeting attended by the representatives of international and domestic, relief and welfare organizations including WHO, UNICEF, UNHCR, Food and Agriculture Organization, World Food Programme, Mercy Corps, Muslim Hands, Helping Hand, Qatar Charity, Traqhi Foundation, Islamic Relief, Selani Trust and BRSP here at CS office on Thursday.

CS apprised the meeting that on account of torrential rains and floods, the province remained cut off with the rest of the country for quite some days, however the government, by utilizing the available resources, restored the road connectivity.

'Under the supervision of district administration, hundreds of affected people were moved to safe places, food was provided in a rescue and relief operation launched soon after the calamity struck the province,' he further said.

The chief secretary while expressing his gratitude thanked the international and domestic welfare organizations for their timely response and as saying "the international organizations have always cooperated with the provincial government in every difficult time.

He said that provision of tents, prepared food, edible items and relief activities are continuing in the rain-affected districts.

CS further noted that in the light of the Prime Minister's clear instructions...

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