Islamabad:
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif on Monday called for accusing ‘Divine Will’ of flood -related destruction and said the real cause was uncontrolled construction on river beds and natural waterways.
In a speech in the National Assembly, Asif said rain was a blessing from God, but their benefits turn into destruction when housing communities, commercial structures and even hotels were built along rivers and storm drains.
The minister pointed out that Pakistan cannot afford to wait decades on mega dams that take 10 to 15 years to complete. Instead, he urged the construction of small dams at the village level below a comprehensive national strategy.
