Minister for Finance Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Sunday chaired a special briefing session by Economic Affairs Division about the flood victims and internally displaced persons (IDPs). The minister was apprised about relief and rehabilitation estimates in detail at the meeting. He was informed that recovery and damage need assessments were being firmed up by relevant agencies, said a press release. The minister desired that all details must be finalised before the next meeting with development partners. He also said with winter approaching, rehabilitation work should be carried out on a fast pace.
It may be recalled that the first meeting to apprise bilateral and multilateral partners about the requirements for rehabilitation of flood victims and IDPs was held earlier this month. The minister after his return from the United States, sought an update on the rehabilitation process for the flood affected people and asked for a detailed briefing urgently which was arranged accordingly.
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