Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has ordered immediate and comprehensive Pakistan Army assistance for the rehabilitation of flood-affected communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, pledging full support to help restore normalcy in the province.
Army steps up relief efforts
According to security sources, army units already stationed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been tasked with providing all possible support for relief and recovery. Additional contingents are being dispatched to reinforce operations in flood-hit districts.
Demonstrating solidarity with the victims, the Pakistan Army has donated one day’s salary from its personnel, while also allocating over 600 tons of rations for distribution among affected families.
Infrastructure restoration and search operations
The COAS has instructed the Corps of Engineers to speed up the repair of damaged bridges and construct temporary crossings where needed to restore access to isolated areas.
Specialised teams are also being deployed, including the 9th Unit’s Rescue Sniffing Dog Team and a dedicated Urban Search and Rescue unit, to assist in locating stranded or missing persons.
Aviation and technical support
Army Aviation helicopters have been mobilised to deliver relief supplies, evacuate stranded residents, and support rehabilitation work in remote areas cut off by floodwaters.
Security sources said the Pakistan Army remains committed to standing “shoulder to shoulder” with the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during this challenging time.
Earlier in the day, Pakistan Army personnel carried out timely rescue operations in flood-hit areas, evacuating people, including schoolchildren, to safe locations.
The army not only defends the homeland but also stands with the public during natural disasters. In the recent severe floods in Swat, soldiers displayed professional expertise and a spirit of sacrifice, saving thousands of lives. Footage shows a soldier carrying a schoolchild on his back to safety.
The Pakistan Army reiterated its commitment to remain ready to assist the public in every situation.
