Govt committed to bolstering disaster management capabilities: PM Kakar.

ISLAMABAD -- Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar said that mindful of Pakistan's susceptibility to disasters and the grim specter of climate change while the government was resolutely committed to bolstering the disaster management capabilities, enacting requisite legislation, promoting governance that was attuned to risk, erecting resilient infrastructure, and above all, fostering adaptability.

Disaster Management System in Pakistan was witnessing a transition from a reactive to a proactive approach which signified a crucial shift in how they collectively responded to unforeseen crises, the prime minister said in a message on the occasion of 'National Resilience Day', being observed on October 8.

'I believe that the National Resilience Day will inspire the people of Pakistan to not only deepen their understanding of disaster risk management but also share the vital message of readiness, resilience, fortitude, and self-sufficiency,' he added.

He said previously, the focus was primarily on reacting to emergencies after they occurred, often resulting in significant loss of life and property.

However, with advancements in technology and a deeper understanding of natural phenomena, Pakistan was moving towards a proactive approach, he said, adding this involved establishment of a modern National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) at NDMA.

NEOC had the capacity to create common operating picture enabled by multiple satellite feeds, software, Artificial Intelligence tools that would strengthen digital risk assessment, early warning systems, and preparedness strategies, he observed.

The caretaker prime minister further said 'Alhamdulillah, today, we have a robust institutional structure for disaster management in the form of NDMA and PDMAs.

We now, need to strengthen the Disaster Management system at the district level to evolve as the actual implementing bodies of Disaster Risk Reduction policy and plans at the local level.'

He said National Resilience Day was marked on 8th October as a solemn tribute to the indomitable spirit of the people of Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir...