Govt remains committed to Balochistan’s flood-hit people
ISLAMABAD: The government remains committed to the rehabilitation of every eligible family affected by the devastating floods of 2022, the Ministry of Planning and Development has said. The commitment comes in the wake of reports that the provincial and federal governments had restructured a World Bank-funded flood rehabilitation project, depriving a large number of affected families in…
The Pakistani government has reaffirmed its dedication to aiding flood-affected families in Balochistan, following reports that restructuring of a World Bank-funded project has left many without promised homes. The Ministry of Planning and Development disclosed that 68,992 houses identified as damaged or destroyed by the Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) are entitled to reconstruction assistance under the Integrated Flood Resilience and Adaptation Programme (IFRAP).
Of these, 74,988 houses have commenced construction, with 26,357 already completed through an owner-driven model. The government emphasized that IFRAP aims to provide more than just rebuilt houses, ensuring access to essential services like schools, healthcare, irrigation, roads, and livelihood opportunities. The ministry also acknowledged an independent inquiry into the project's implementation, following concerns raised by the World Bank over the exclusion of 119,049 eligible households from financing support.
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