Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has expressed deep sense of grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in a tragic plane accident at Islamabad. According to an official here on Wednesday, he prayed that may Allah Almighty rest the departed souls in eternal peace and grant courage and strength to the members of the bereaved families to bear the irreparable loss with fortitude.
Meanwhile, on the CM instructions, survey of flood hit areas of districts of Rajanpur and D. G. Khan has been started. Financial assistance of Rs 100,000 each would be given to the heirs of those who lost their lives in flood whereas a certain amount would also be given to the injured. DCOs and officers of Revenue Department have started visiting affected areas. Financial assistance would be given to the affectees on the spot after completing the survey. Survey regarding death of livestock is also being conducted.