Islamabad: The President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari is currently in Sindh. A briefing was held at Bilawal House in Karachi, the Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Dr. Zafar Qadir conducted the briefing. The briefing was attended by Syed Qaim Ali Shah, Chief Minister Sindh, Speaker National Assembly, Dr. …
Read More »National Disaster Management Authority Takes On the Floods
Islamabad: The recent deluge in the country has had a devastating effect on Sindh where vast areas of land have been inundated. The flood waters have taken horrendous toll of life and property. So far 88 people have perished, 80% of Banana, Dates, Chilli, Sugar Cane and Cotton crops have …
Read More »National Disaster Management Authority bids Farewell to UN Special Envoy
Islamabad: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) hosted a farewell dinner in honour of H.E Rauf Engin Soysal, the outgoing UN Special Envoy for Assistance to Pakistan. The Chairman NDMA, Dr. Zafar Qadir, NDMA Officials and representatives of various humanitarian organizations were present at the occasion. The Chairman NDMA gave …
Read More »Chairman National Disaster Management Authority briefs Media about the Floods Situation in Sindh and Kohistan
Islamabad: In order to apprise representatives of the Media about the current flood situation in Sindh and Kohistan, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) held a briefing; the Chairman NDMA conducted the briefing. Speaking at the briefing, the Chairman NDMA, Dr. Zafar Qadir said that according to the decision of …
Read More »National Disaster Management Authority is organizing a Disaster Risk Reduction Week
Islamabad: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is organizing a Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Week from 8th to 13th October 2011 to coincide with International DRR day of 13th October with the theme of INVEST TODAY FOR A SAFER TOMORROW. The idea behind holding the DRR week is to highlight the …
Read More »Chairman National Disaster Management Authority pays visit to flood hit areas of Badin
Islamabad: In order to ensure accelerated provision of rescue and relief services to the flood affectees of Sindh, the Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is currently visiting the flood hit areas of Sindh. As a part of the visit, the Chairman NDMA also accompanied the Speaker National Assembly, Dr. …
Read More »National Disaster Management Authority to organize Training Workshop on Disaster Reporting
Islamabad: NDMA in collaboration with UNDP under the One UN-DRM Joint Programme will be organizing a 2-Day training workshop on “DISASTER REPORTING” on 23rd and 24th August 2011. The workshop will be inaugurated by Mr. Ahmed Kamal, Member DRR and Spokesperson NDMA. The participants of the workshop will include journalists …
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