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      <title>Punjab CM distributes flood relief cheques in Dipalpur</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz visited Dipalpur on Monday to meet flood-affected residents and oversee the distribution of relief cheques under the provincial flood rehabilitation programme, accompanied by Senior Minister Marium Aurangzeb.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;During the visit, the Chief Minister inspected counter booths set up for disbursement and inquired about the needs of affected families.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Director-General Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) confirmed that all 500 registered flood-affected families in Dipalpur were being assisted, with payments expected to be completed within 25 to 30 days. Surveys to assess damages in affected areas are ongoing.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Maryam Nawaz highlighted the financial relief package, noting that Rs100 billion has been allocated for flood-affected families.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Immediate cash of Rs50,000 is being distributed at counter booths, while families whose homes were destroyed and the next of kin of deceased victims will receive Rs1 million each.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;She added that 71,000 bank accounts have been opened to ensure direct and timely aid.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Chief Minister emphasised that all relief efforts are being carried out with transparency and accountability, ensuring that every affected individual receives the help they need.&lt;/p&gt;
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      <content:encoded xmlns="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[<p><strong>Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz visited Dipalpur on Monday to meet flood-affected residents and oversee the distribution of relief cheques under the provincial flood rehabilitation programme, accompanied by Senior Minister Marium Aurangzeb.</strong></p>
<p>During the visit, the Chief Minister inspected counter booths set up for disbursement and inquired about the needs of affected families.</p>
<p>Director-General Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) confirmed that all 500 registered flood-affected families in Dipalpur were being assisted, with payments expected to be completed within 25 to 30 days. Surveys to assess damages in affected areas are ongoing.</p>
<p>Maryam Nawaz highlighted the financial relief package, noting that Rs100 billion has been allocated for flood-affected families.</p>
<p>Immediate cash of Rs50,000 is being distributed at counter booths, while families whose homes were destroyed and the next of kin of deceased victims will receive Rs1 million each.</p>
<p>She added that 71,000 bank accounts have been opened to ensure direct and timely aid.</p>
<p>The Chief Minister emphasised that all relief efforts are being carried out with transparency and accountability, ensuring that every affected individual receives the help they need.</p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:22:20 +0500</pubDate>
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