Shaza Lauds NDMA’s Efforts to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness

Islamabad: Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has appreciated the efforts of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) towards leveraging modern technology for strengthening national disaster preparedness and response. She expressed these views while visiting the National Emergencies Operation Centre at the NDMA Headquarters in Islamabad.

According to Radio Pakistan, during the visit, the Federal Minister was given a comprehensive briefing on the functioning of the NEOC and NDMA’s development of concepts for next-generation technology-enabled disaster preparedness, early warning, and emergency response mechanisms. She was also apprised of the NDMA’s development of high-end products, including AI-IoT enabled systems for real-time monitoring of emerging hazards, NEOC Startups, AI-based disaster solutions, and Internet Protocol-based Disaster Early Warning TV for risk communication.

The Minister also visited the Mobile NEOC, Disaster-Resilient Infrastructure Model, proposed humanitarian hub, and next-generation technology facilities. She was briefed on their operational capabilities, preparedness, logistics, and technology-enabled emergency response.

Shaza Fatima Khawaja reaffirmed institutional collaboration between NDMA and the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication for advancing technology-enabled disaster risk management and building a more resilient Pakistan. Earlier, upon arrival at the NDMA Headquarters, Chairman NDMA, Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik, along with senior officials, welcomed the Federal Minister.