MONITORING DESK THARPARKAR – Army troops have been sent in to help Tharparkar affectees while distribution of wheat bags is also underway in the drought-hit areas of Sindh, Local TV reported on Saturday.
Following the notice taken by PM Nawaz and Chief Justice of Pakistan, the Sindh government admitted to their negligence.
PM Nawaz Sharif took serious notice of the deaths of children in Thar, Sindh.
The Prime Minister directed National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to immediately get in touch with authorities in Sindh and provide all possible aid and assistance.
Meanwhile, Sindh government has announced a package of one hundred million rupees for the drought hit areas of Tharparkar district.The announcement was made by the Chief Minister after a high level meeting in Karachi on Friday.
Famine in Tharparkar has worsened to a dangerous level, raising the death toll of starving children to 124.
Reportedly, shortage of food and drought has left people of Tharparkar fighting for their lives.
The famine is ongoing for the past 3 years in Chachru Tharparkar; and according to Mathi hospital sources, the death toll of starving children has reached to 124.
Meanwhile, the Sindh government has refused to accept all kinds of assistance and aid from Punjab government.Army troops begin relief operation in Tharparkar, wheat supply underway.