The federal government has completed work on a Rs389 billion flood relief package to support communities hit by recent floods.
According to reports, the package will be rolled out through emergency funds already included in the federal budget. The government also plans to seek approval from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to launch the Prime Minister’s Relief Package, which focuses on rehabilitation of affected families.
IMF officials, however, have asked Pakistan to provide detailed assessments of needs arising from flood damages before releasing support. Provinces have started sharing initial figures. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa submitted an estimate of Rs40–50 billion in losses, while Sindh projected around Rs40 billion in damages. Punjab is expected to present its assessment shortly.
Officials confirmed that provincial governments will also raise additional revenues to aid recovery efforts. The flood relief package aims to cover immediate rehabilitation, housing, and restoration of livelihoods across flood-hit regions.
Talks with the IMF have now entered their fifth day. Key sessions have been dedicated to National Finance Commission (NFC) matters and flood-related damages. Finance ministry representatives, along with officials from Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan, attended the discussions.
Sources revealed that Balochistan reported minimal damage compared to other provinces. Meanwhile, Punjab is scheduled to brief IMF officials on the extent of destruction during the next round of talks.
The flood relief package is expected to play a crucial role in restoring infrastructure and helping communities rebuild their lives. It also demonstrates coordination between federal and provincial authorities to meet urgent recovery needs while balancing commitments to international lenders.
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