Ms. Shabnam Baloch, Country Director Pakistan of International Rescue Committee (IRC) called on Chairman NDMA, Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik in his office today.

Ms. Shabnum apprised the Chairman of progress on recovery plan being executed by IRC in flood-ravaged areas. She commended the role of NDMA and related Government departments for coordination and facilitation in relief operations during emergency situation. 

Chairman NDMA acknowledged the rescue and relief efforts by IRC in flood hit areas. He emphasized on laying out a comprehensive response model for donors and international as well as local NGOs for well-coordinated and tangible outcomes of relief and rehabilitation process. He highlighted the upcoming NDMA’s public declaration to indicate contours of future Disasters’ Management Plan in Pakistan after consultation with all key stakeholders.

Both sides agreed on conducting seminars & workshops to deliberate upon proactive disaster management and mitigation templates.