ISLAMABAD, Sept 12: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairperson Benazir Bhutto has expressed grief over the devastation caused by rains in Sindh and asked the government to immediately attend to the relief and rehabilitation of the flood victims.

In a statement issued here on Tuesday, the former prime minister said she was grieved over the loss of lives and damage to property. She said the damage could have been contained had the regime taken necessary precautionary measures well on time.

Ms Bhutto said it was a pity that the regime spent its time, effort and resources on witch-hunting of political opponents while ignoring its basic responsibility towards the people to protect their lives and property.

She demanded better support system for the relief and rehabilitation of the flood-affected people.

She also asked the party leadership and cadres to spread out in the affected areas and extend all possible material and moral support to the victims.