Punjab is currently reeling from what officials have described as the worst flooding the province has seen in over four decades. More than 1.46 million people have been affected as torrential rains and overflowing rivers, including the Ravi, have submerged large parts of the province. The devastation has prompted widespread evacuations, particularly in Lahore, where entire neighborhoods were left underwater.

The disaster has also reignited debate over India’s role in the crisis. Pakistani officials, including Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, have accused India of violating the Indus Waters Treaty by releasing large volumes of water from its dams without proper coordination. They allege that such actions are politically motivated and contribute to the worsening flood situation in Pakistan.

As the humanitarian crisis deepens, several prominent figures from Pakistan’s entertainment industry have voiced their concern and called for immediate and sustainable solutions.

Actress Mawra Hocane urged compassion and community support, writing on social media, “Take care of those around you. Life is as beautiful and meaningful as we make it — and now more than ever, we realize how suddenly it can be taken away.”

TV host and actress Anoushey Ashraf criticized the government’s lack of preparedness. “Our leadership needs to move beyond speeches and promises. Nature waits for no one,” she stated.

Actor Ahsan Mohsin Ikram called for infrastructure development, emphasizing, “The only solution is to build small and large dams and remove all illegal settlements along riverbanks. Unregulated construction is one of the leading causes of deaths during managed flooding.”

Veteran actor Adnan Siddiqui offered prayers for the flood victims, writing, “May the waters recede and hope rise again.”

Actor and comedian Ahmed Ali Butt expressed frustration at the recurring nature of the crisis. “Floods are everywhere in Punjab. Emergency has been declared in most parts. This happens every year — when will we finally take it seriously?”

On X (formerly Twitter), artist and activist Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Jr. highlighted the heroism of ordinary people, saying, “When the waters recede, we’ll hear of many heroes who risked their lives to save strangers and the voiceless. The government owes them its gratitude.”

As floodwaters continue to displace families and destroy livelihoods, the calls from public figures underline a growing demand for accountability, resilience, and meaningful reform.