ISLAMABAD, Jul 22: Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) Central Spokesperson Shazia Marri on Wednesday criticised the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government over its handling of the aftermath of recent heavy rains, calling for immediate relief and compensation for affected families.
In a statement, Marri said the recent rainfall had exposed shortcomings in the province’s infrastructure, including roads, drainage systems and other civic facilities, causing hardship for residents.
She said despite being in power for an extended period, the provincial government had failed to improve basic public infrastructure and services, blaming the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) government of prioritising political rhetoric over public welfare.
The PPPP spokesperson also criticised the PTI’s performance on governance and institutional matters, stating the party had failed to meet public expectations and had focused on political confrontation instead of addressing citizens’ concerns.
Expressing grief over the loss of lives in Peshawar and other parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to the recent rains, Marri extended condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the recovery of those injured.
She also expressed sympathy with families that suffered financial losses, saying the PPP stood with those affected during the difficult period.
While acknowledging that natural disasters could not be prevented, Marri said their impact could be minimised through effective planning and timely response.
She termed the provincial government’s emergency preparedness “disappointing” and said providing prompt relief to affected citizens was the responsibility of every government.
She called for immediate rescue and relief operations, a transparent assessment of damages and adequate compensation for victims.
She also urged the provincial government to strengthen its emergency response system and prioritise the protection of lives and property.
