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Punjab Launches Rs100 Billion Flood Rehabilitation With Cheques and ATM Payouts Across 15 Districts

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz says the province will fund recovery itself, pledging strict safeguards against graft.

Overview

  • The formal rehabilitation phase began with compensation cards and the first cheques distributed in 15 districts and cities.
  • Each registered family is receiving Rs50,000 in cash at relief counters, with additional funds accessible by ATM and daily withdrawals allowed up to Rs300,000.
  • Compensation tiers include Rs1 million for families of deceased victims, Rs1 million for fully destroyed homes, Rs500,000 for partial damage, and Rs20,000 per acre for crop losses.
  • Authorities report 70% of the damage survey completed after deploying 10,000 officials, opening more than 71,000 bank accounts, and setting up 72 distribution camps with free transport.
  • Officials highlight earlier relief operations that served cooked meals and provided medical aid for people and livestock in roughly 1.2–1.3 million cases, supported by 1,700 rescue teams and mobile hospitals.