The Hon’ble Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif visited the National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) to review the current and evolving monsoon situation. Chairman NDMA, Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik, briefed him on the damages incurred, projected seasonal hazards, and the status of rivers and hydraulic structures.
Monsoon 2025 has shown significantly higher intensity and duration, with future escalation anticipated. While hill torrents were staggered, preventing major losses, NDMA’s media campaign effectively supported public awareness and advisory dissemination. The Prime Minister was also briefed on plans for a Centre of Excellence at NEOC and a Pak-China facility under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI-IMCC).
The Prime Minister appreciated the coordinated efforts of NDMA and provincial governments, expressed condolences for lives lost, and reaffirmed support for affected communities. He approved the NEOC Centre of Excellence and endorsed further engagement with Chinese counterparts on the BRI facility. He directed NDMA to enhance HR development, ensure resilient infrastructure through the National Infrastructure Audit, and dispatch a technical team to evaluate the Swat river tourist incident. He also endorsed the development of a Model Response Unit in Islamabad and encouraged NDMA to present its capabilities upon completion.