Ration boxes for flood victims featuring Maryam Nawaz’s picture spark outrage

The distribution of ration boxes to flood-hit victims has triggered controversy after images surfaced showing the boxes printed with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s picture.

The move drew criticism from civil society and opposition parties, who argued that relief goods meant for disaster-hit families should not be politicized or used for personal publicity.

Social media users also expressed outrage, calling the practice “exploitative” at a time when thousands of people are struggling due to flooding.

Officials, however, defended the initiative, saying the government is working round-the-clock to ensure food and aid supplies reach affected communities.

Maryam Nawaz made sure every flood relief food box had her face on it. Imagine losing your home, your crops, your children’s clothes to the water then opening a box of daal just to be reminded who’s drowning you in narcissism. https://t.co/6yKxn8PZFt

— Suhaib (@SuhaibAyaz) August 31, 2025

Earlier, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz visited a flood relief camp near Tarimun Barrage. She inspected the sports complex camp and checked medicine and doctor availability at the field hospital.

The administration briefed her on ongoing relief efforts. She also interacted warmly with women and children at the camp.

Maryam Nawaz addressed false propaganda claiming she ordered saving factories over people. She denied these rumors firmly. She said, “If I had a factory, I would still say save the population first.”

Her sole focus remains saving human lives and providing help where needed.