ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif directed to utilize all available resources to immediately extinguish the fire, broke out in margalla hills.
Following his orders, helicopters have been deployed to assist in the firefighting operation.
The prime minister emphasized the need to control the fire as soon as possible and ensure the safety of human lives.
He also directed to take all possible measures to protect the wildlife in the area.
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Earlier, Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Technical Director Hamidullah Malik said that heatwave may be severe in districts of the country where all concerned departments have been directed to remain alert to meet any untoward situation and asked citizens to contact PDMA Helpline 1129 in case of any emergency.
He stated that media platforms are used to inform the public about the risks associated with heatwaves.
In this regard, Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) advised all citizens to take precautionary measures to protect themselves from the expected heatwave, he mentioned.
He also suggested all private and government organizations for change in duty timings to save people from severe heatwave cases, adding, departments should also dispatch these all emergency numbers in their offices.
