Summary Shah informed the Prime Minister of the problems faced by the IDPs.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Opposition leader Khursheed Shah contacted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday and informed him about the problems faced by the internally displaced persons (IDPs) of North Waziristan, Dunya News reported.
Shah demanded the government to set the duration of the electricity load shedding at six hours a day for the IDPs camps, and to hand over the security of the camps to the local administration.
According to details, the Opposition Leader at the National Assembly established telephonic contact with the Prime Minister. Both leaders discussed the law and order situation and exchanged views over the ongoing Zarb-e-Azb operation.
Shah informed the Prime Minister of the problems faced by the IDPs.
In the statement, opposition leader said that it was demanded from the Prime Minister to tighten the security of the camps and to not to exceed electricity load shedding by six hours a day.
Earlier, former Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani appealed to the federal government for eliminating load shedding in relief camps to ease the pain of IDPs.
10 relief camps have been set up at different distribution points in Bannu where relief goods are being provided. Cash payments are also being disbursed among the IDPs through mobile phone sim cards. Hay for cattle is also being provided to them.
Gilani and opposition leader Khursheed Shah visited Bannu to see the progress of relief efforts where they were briefed by Brigadier Mukhtar.
Gilani said in a press statement that PPP has formulated a committee for the relief assistance of the affected IDPs.
