Khawaja Asif, Pakistan’s Defence Minister, has made a series of unusual remarks regarding the recent floods. He encouraged citizens to perceive the floods as ‘blessings’ and to collect the floodwaters. Asif urged the public not to drain the water but to store it in containers. He specifically mentioned that tubs could be used for this purpose. The minister also criticized people protesting the floods, stating that they were blocking roads. As a further point, Asif suggested the quick construction of small dams to address the situation.







