Punjab Assembly members from both sides criticised the government for unfairly distributing flood relief funds, accusing officials of favouring landowners and political allies. The minister denied bias, saying victims would get PKR 500,000-1 million. Lawmakers also urged better disaster mana
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The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has issued a one-month deadline to the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)-led federal government, urging it to deliver on the pledges made during the formation of the ruling coalition, The Express Tribune reported.
More rains are forecast in Punjab till October 7, with PDMA warning of intensified showers and rising Chenab river inflows. Over 4.7 million people have been affected, 134 killed, and a 27-district flood damage survey is underway with multi-layered verification for relief distribution.
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif ruled out apologising for her remarks against the PPP, saying she only spoke to defend Punjab's people. She criticised PPP leaders over flood aid and water disputes, rejected "wrongful criticism," and stressed Punjab's dignity, Dawn reported.
Protests in PoJK entered their sixth consecutive day on Friday, spreading across the region after three young men were allegedly killed by Pakistani forces. Their funeral prayers in Muzaffarabad drew thousands of mourners, further intensifying public anger against Islamabad.
PPP and journalists briefly boycotted Pakistan's National Assembly session on Friday. PPP staged a walkout over CM Maryam Nawaz's remarks, while journalists protested a police raid at the National Press Club. Both returned after government assurances, Dawn reported.