All parties rebuke Altafs remarks: Nisar

Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Ch. Nisar Ali Khan said that the federal government didnt give any funds to the provincial government for rehabilitation of flood affectees. He said that it was decided in the meeting of NDMA to immediately give Rs 20,000 to each flood-hit family. He said that Punjab government has started survey to assess the flood damages. Nisar said that governments silence on Altaf Hussains statement remains dubious. He said it was governments duty to condemn Altafs remarks but 'we dont want to indulge in blame game as this is the time to help rescue flood affectees. He said that no political party supported the statement of Altaf Hussain.

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