Islamabad (TDI): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday received a call from Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, who expressed solidarity with Pakistan over the heavy flooding that has devastated several parts of the country.
President Pezeshkian conveyed his condolences to the families who lost lives and property in the disaster and assured that Iran stood with Pakistan in this time of hardship. He also offered assistance for relief efforts to support the flood-affected population.
Prime Minister Shehbaz thanked the Iranian leader for the gesture, appreciating Tehran’s expression of sympathy and willingness to extend help.
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The monsoon rains this year have caused widespread flooding across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Sindh, displacing thousands of families and damaging infrastructure, crops, and livestock.
Rescue and relief operations are under way, but authorities warn that continued downpours could worsen the situation.
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Pakistan and Iran have historically extended support to each other during times of natural calamity. Tehran had previously dispatched aid following Pakistan’s devastating floods in 2010, while Islamabad has offered assistance to Iran in the aftermath of earthquakes.
Officials said Pakistan welcomed international cooperation to strengthen relief and rehabilitation efforts, stressing that regional solidarity was critical in facing the growing challenges posed by climate change.
