Pakistan Army’s media wing, ISPR, assured that strict border vigilance continues despite ongoing flood operations. Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, DG ISPR Major General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry confirmed that no post along the working boundary has been vacated, emphasizing that national security remains uncompromised.
Heavy Army Deployment in Flood-Hit Regions
The DG ISPR highlighted that the Army is actively engaged in rescue and relief operations across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Currently, one Engineer Brigade and 30 Army units are deployed for flood relief duties.
These include:
19 Infantry Units
7 Engineer Units
4 Medical Units
Additionally, 29 Army medical camps have been established in flood-hit areas, where over 20,788 patients have received treatment so far.
Sacrifices in Relief Operations
During relief efforts, the Army has also suffered casualties. DG ISPR confirmed that two soldiers embraced martyrdom and two were injured while helping flood victims.
Government and Army Working Together
DG ISPR addressed the press conference alongside Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and NDMA Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik. He reaffirmed the Army’s commitment to supporting civil authorities during natural disasters while maintaining vigilance at the borders.
Ensuring Security Amid Crisis
Despite large-scale deployment in flood-hit regions, the Army assured citizens that border security remains fully intact. The press conference highlighted the dual responsibility being carried out: saving lives through relief work while safeguarding the nation’s frontiers.
