DERA GHAZI KHAN: PML-N Vice-President Maryam Nawaz visited Fazilpur on Wednesday and met floodaffected people.

She said she came to Rajanpur to share the sorrows of the people affected by the calamity. She said: `On the instructions of Nawaz Sharif, I am here to see you so that you do not feel alone in this hour of difficulty.

She said her party would leave no stone unturned to serve the people, adding those living in relief camps should not panic at all, as the federal government would ensure the reconstruction of their houses as well as compensation for their damages.

She said she is leaving the area with a lot of love and affection conferred upon her by the locals. She visited a roadside camp and talked to the women and encouraged them to face difficulties.

`We are with the people in this hour, and very soon, relief measures and rehabilitation would begin,` she said.

According to her, the government is providing tents, food, medicines, blankets and clothes for the flood victims.

On the occasion, former deputy speaker of Punjab Assembly Sher Ali Gorchani thanked Ms Nawaz for showing solidarity with the flood victims, adding that the PML-N leadership is a true public representative, which has given courage to the poor people.

On the occasion, former MPA Jamal Leghari, former MNA Dr Hafeezur Rehman Dareshak, and former MPA Syed Abdul Aleem Shah were present. They also met the flood victims and distributed food items to the people.

The stage collapsed during the speech of Ms Nawaz Sharif in Fazilpur and she also fell down but was not hurt. Earlier, she was warmly welcomed by PML-N leaders and workers at Jampur Traffic Chowk, and Muhammadpur Dewan Chowk. They showered flowers on her.