ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday expressed his deep shock and grief over the report of massive landsliding in Hunza valley that caused loss of life and destruction of private property.The President directed the local authorities to undertake immediate search, rescue and relief operations to help the affected families. He also sought a report from the government of Gilgit-Baltistan regarding the measures taken and the provision of shelter, food and medical help for the displaced people. The President prayed to Almighty Allah to bless those who lost their lives and directed the local authorities to provide best possible medical care to the injured. He also asked the local authorities to take note of the blockade of the river and for immediate measures to ensure that it does not cause any damage to other villages.( App)
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