SC seeks report on aid distributed to Tharis

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday called for a report as to how many famine-stricken people of Thar have thus far been provided relief and assistance.

A three-member bench of the apex court headed by the Chief Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani was hearing of the suo moto case on Thar situation here.

During the hearing, Sindh Advocate General Abdul Fatah submitted a report on the situation in Thar.

Justice Azmat Saeed inquired why the government did not realize the gravity of the situation despite last year's drought in Tharparkar.

Sindh Advocate General replied that the chief minister had directed the concerned officials to take necessary measures in view of the looming crisis.

Justice Azmat Saeed inquired when does it rain in Thar?

Sindh AG replied it rains normally in May and June, but last year it did not rain at all. The chief minister had asked the concerned officials to get prepared for the looming crisis.

Justice Saeed inquired then why actions were not taken and added that Thar has a population of 1.1 million of them perhaps only 0.1 million people have received aid. The court called for a report as to haw many people of Thar have thus far been provided relief and assistance.