The federal government has finalized preparations for a Rs389 billion relief package aimed at supporting communities devastated by recent floods.
Officials confirmed that the package will be rolled out through emergency funds allocated in the federal budget. However, the government is awaiting approval from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which has sought detailed estimates of damages and essential rehabilitation needs before giving a go-ahead.
Provincial governments have begun sharing their assessments. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has reported damages worth Rs40–50 billion, while Sindh has estimated losses of nearly Rs40 billion. Punjab is expected to submit its preliminary figures shortly. Balochistan, according to federal briefings, did not suffer significant damage in the latest floods.
Sources revealed that talks with the IMF have entered their fifth day, focusing on National Finance Commission (NFC) matters as well as flood-related damages.
Officials from the finance ministry and the governments of Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan attended the sessions. Punjab officials are scheduled to deliver their briefing to IMF representatives on the sixth day of negotiations.
The provinces have also agreed to mobilize additional revenue resources to strengthen relief and rehabilitation efforts in coordination with the federal government.
