Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has ruled out seeking international aid for flood relief, vowing to tackle the crisis with provincial resources. Speaking at the launch of Punjab’s first electric bus service in Dera Ghazi Khan, she said the province had endured its worst flooding in history after four months of heavy rain. Maryam announced compensation of up to Rs1 million for affected families and rejected reliance on federal funds, while criticising PPP for politicising the disaster. She stressed her focus on equitable development, particularly in South Punjab, through welfare initiatives and support programmes.