PR No. 260

Statement by the President of Pakistan on the 2025 Flood Crisis

Islamabad: August 27, 2025

President of Pakistan, Mr. Asif Ali Zardari has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the devastation caused by heavy floods and raubs in vast areas across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit Baltistan.

The President expressed heartfelt condolences to the families who suffered losses of life, property, livestock, and farms. He expressed complete solidarity with the affected people during these challenging times.

Mr. Asif Ali Zardari appreciated the brave armed forces and emergency rescue teams, who have demonstrated exemplary valor and commitment to the people of Pakistan in their hour of need.

The President directed the Government of Sindh to immediately start preparing for the massive body of water approaching the province, in the next few days.

The President expressed the confidence that the people of Pakistan will overcome this trial with the same resilience it demonstrated during the floods of 2010 and 2022.

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