Chairman NDMA Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik says the Disaster Management System in Pakistan is currently undergoing a transformation process and is shifting from a reactive to a proactive approach.
Addressing a seminar organized by NDMA on the occasion of National Resilience Day in Islamabad, he highlighted the national vision for proactive management for disaster management in Pakistan.
He briefed about the establishment of a modern National Emergencies Operation Centre at NDMA.
He underlined the capabilities of NEOC enabled by multiple satellite feeds, software and artificial intelligence tools to generate a National Common Operating Picture which would strengthen digital risk assessment, early warning systems and preparedness strategies for Pakistan.
The seminar was divided into two sessions titled “Archived Reflections, Pak Exposures to Disasters” and “Anticipatory Actions, Global Expectations, Proactive Approach” respectively.
On the occasion, the speakers emphasized the need for investing in disaster risk reduction and resilience building as a key component of sustainable development.
