Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has assured to extend maximum resources for capacity building of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) both in terms of human resource development and provision of necessary equipment.
He made these remarks during a visit to Emergencies Operation System of NDMA in Islamabad on Thursday.
Describing the Emergencies Operation System as a world-class facility and a safety wall for the country, Shehbaz Sharif said induction should be made in it purely on merit. He said world-class centres should be selected both inside and outside the country for the training of human resource in disaster preparedness and response.
The prime minister said the government will bear the expenses for the training programs, highlighting it is an investment to save our future investments.
Shehbaz Sharif also emphasized the importance of greater coordination between the Centre and the federating units to effectively deal with the challenge of climate change. The Ministry of Climate Change should play a proactive role in this regard, he added.
He said a comprehensive plan should be worked out in consultation with the provinces for the procurement of necessary equipment in order to ensure complete preparedness and readiness in the face of any calamity.
Shehbaz Sharif also recalled the coordination exhibited by the provinces and the Centre during the 2022 floods saying this led to rehabilitation of millions of affected people.
Shehbaz Sharif mentioned that the government has set aside record development budget of 80 billion rupees for the IT sector. He said the aim is to train our youth with the latest skills.
PM lauds CDA chairman
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has commended CDA Chairman and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Muhammad Ali Randhawa and Islamabad Capital Territory Administration for effectively executing cleanliness drive during Eidul Azha.
Shehbaz Sharif acknowledged the effectiveness of the cleanliness drive in a post on his X handle.