ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Sunday expressed his grief over the loss of lives in avalanche-related incident in Chitral.

He has directed all relevant federal and provincial authorities to reach the site immediately and undertake rescue and relief work on priority, said a press release of the PM Office media wing.

The Prime Minister also directed National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to coordinate the rescue efforts and arrange necessary medical care, food and shelter required for the victims.

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