Pakistan, July 24 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urgently directed authorities to speed up rescue efforts in the flood-hit areas across the country. He stressed that saving lives and restoring access must be the top priority in all affected regions. In particular, he called for the swift rehabilitation of blocked roads like the Karakoram Highway and the Naran-Babusar-Chilas Highway, both of which have been closed due to dangerous landslides.

Moreover, the Prime Minister instructed the Chief Secretary of Gilgit-Baltistan to ensure full support for stranded passengers. These people must be provided with proper food, clean water, and safe shelter until the roads reopen. He added that authorities must stay alert and prepared to deal wi...