Amid Pakistan’s record floods, an old clip of Defence Minister Khawaja Asif suggesting people store floodwaters in tubs has gone viral, drawing criticism for insensitivity.

Punjab Hit Hard

The floods have killed 33, affected over 2,200 villages, and displaced 700,000+ people. Rivers Sutlej, Chenab, and Ravi are at dangerous levels, threatening crops and food security. Relief operations are ongoing.

Government Backlash

Asif’s remarks highlight public frustration over the lack of water management infrastructure, though he noted that dams could take 8–10 years to build.

⚡ Allah sent flood to Pakistan save Pakistanis:

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khwaja Asif suggested that the floods should be seen as a ‘Blessing,’ urging civilians to store the floodwater in tubs and buckets at home instead of protesting. pic.twitter.com/9bngzs8FxD

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