Pakistan, July 2 -- Following the tragic flood in Swat that claimed fifteen lives, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced plans to strengthen its emergency response capabilities. The government will purchase new flood-fighting equipment, including drones and water rescue boats.

According to sources, the Relief Department has prepared to buy 30 drones. Ten H-30 transportation drones will each carry up to 100 kilograms, while 20 smaller drones will carry up to 50 kilograms. These drones will be used in floods and other emergency situations.

The estimated cost for the drone purchase is 406 million rupees. Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has instructed the Finance Department to release 331 million rupees for this urgent procuremen...