Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has issued instructions to rescue the tourists affected by the flood situation in Astore. The Prime Minister telephoned the Chairman NDMA, reviewed the details of the Astore flood situation and instructed to rescue the stranded tourists as soon as possible. The Prime Minister also directed to provide an alternative route to the two bridges that were swept away by the flood in Fina village. He said relief equipment should be provided to the tourists until they are rescued. Source: Radio Pakistan