Monday, September 13, 2010

‘Commission formed to probe Punjab dykes breaches’

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Monday said that a judicial commission had been formed to investigate breaches made in dykes during floods in the province.

Speaking to media representatives, the chief minister said the commission would visit the affected areas to fully investigate the matter. The commission will soon submit its report to the provincial government, he added.

Shahbaz informed the media that the phase of rescue had been completed in the flood-hit areas and that the rehabilitation of the affected people was an even bigger challenge.

Shahbaz appreciated the role played by the WHO and other international organisations and said that the health kits provided by the WHO helped in diagnosing diseases among the flood survivors.

He said 20 million people had been affected by the floods and no efforts would be spared in helping them

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