Pakistan Defence Minister Suggests Storing Floodwaters, Calling Floods ‘Blessings’

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has sparked controversy with comments urging citizens to view floods as a positive event and to collect floodwaters. During an interview, Asif suggested that people should store the floodwaters in containers rather than protest the situation. He specifically mentioned the possibility of using tubs for water storage. The minister also criticized those who were blocking roads to protest the floods. Furthermore, Asif advocated for the rapid construction of small dams.