Nawaz Sharif was given a briefing in Mithi over the drought and famine condition in Thar.
The briefing was also attended by Information Minister Pervez Rashid, patron-in-chief of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah, former provincial chief minister belonging to the district Arbab Ghulam Rahim, provincial Information Minister Sharjeel Memon and other senior members of the PPP.
During the briefing the PM announced an aid package of Rs one billion for the affectees of the area for the province adding that the federal and Punjab governments were ready to provide further assistance, if required.
