{"id":111706,"date":"2025-09-09T20:07:39","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T15:07:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=111706"},"modified":"2025-09-09T20:07:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T15:07:40","slug":"bilawal-backs-new-dams-amid-flood-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2025\/111706\/","title":{"rendered":"Bilawal backs new dams amid flood crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>SUKKUR(National times)- Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has stated that his party supports the construction of new dams in the country, while urging the government to prioritise immediate flood relief and declare an agricultural emergency. Speaking to the media during his visit to the Sukkur Barrage in Sindh, Bilawal expressed deep concern over the worsening flood situation, particularly in Punjab. \u201cFlood conditions are more dangerous in Punjab, especially in areas like Multan, Kasur, and Jalalpur Pirwala, where many people have been severely affected,\u201d he said.  He described the devastation caused by floods as \u201cheartbreaking,\u201d noting that many families in Punjab have lost their homes and livelihoods. Bilawal emphasized that Pakistan has been hit by a series of natural disasters in recent days. He criticized the federal government&#8217;s delayed response, highlighting that flood victims in Punjab have been waiting for aid for over two weeks. In contrast, he claimed that Sindh is better prepared to manage the flood crisis.He appealed to the federal government to disburse relief through the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), not only in Punjab but also in Sindh, pledging to discuss the issue with the Prime Minister personally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dunyanews.tv\/en\/Pakistan\/905543-punjab-reels-under-floods-as-indias-sutlej-release-submerges-villages\">\u00a0Punjab reels under floods as India&#8217;s Sutlej release submerges villages<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bilawal urged residents of flood-prone riverine areas to evacuate immediately, warning of potential sudden disasters. He also called for the declaration of a national agricultural emergency, warning that floods, compounded by climate change, could lead to severe food security issues. \u201cFarmers are already struggling, and the floods have made their situation even worse,\u201d he said. Bilawal stressed that climate change demands a complete policy rethink. While backing the construction of new dams, he clarified that PPP would not support controversial projects, especially those involving the Indus River. \u201cWhy are rumors being spread about dams on the Indus?\u201d he questioned.He concluded by saying that coordination with the Punjab government is ongoing, but controversial debates can wait until after the floods. \u201cNo single government can stop floods alone\u2014collective effort is essential to help the victims,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SUKKUR(National times)- Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has stated that his party supports the construction of new dams in the country, while urging the government to prioritise immediate flood relief and declare an agricultural emergency. 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