Federal Minister for Interior & Narcotics Control , Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, visited National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) at NDMA Headquarters, where he was received by the Chairman NDMA Lt General Inam Haider Malik and NDMA’s senior officers. The visit focused on exposition of Pakistan’s disaster preparedness mechanisms, early warning systems, and the national and global disaster risk outlook for 2026.

The Federal Minister was briefed on NDMA’s Disaster Early Warning and Technology Ecosystem, digital portals, and operational dashboards at NEOC. Chairman NDMA, Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik, highlighted the NDMA’s role as the lead national coordinating body for disaster management, with emphasis on preparedness, anticipatory action, and whole-of-government coordination.

The Minister appreciated NDMA’s integrated approach to disaster risk reduction and its focus on innovation, inter-agency coordination, and evidence-based planning. In his remarks, he commended NDMA’s efforts to enhance national preparedness and stressed the importance of proactive planning, robust early warning systems, and effective communication to mitigate disaster impacts amid increasing climate risks. He also suggested the inclusion of disaster preparedness in civil defense and chalking out joint strategy of courses through Civil Defense Academy. He also reiterated the capital disaster management regime under the supervision of NDMA.

The Minister also visited NDMA’s Centre of Excellence for Climate Change and Disaster Management (C2DM), reviewing its role in training, research, and capacity development. The visit concluded with the presentation of a souvenir and a group photograph, reaffirming the commitment to strengthening Pakistan’s disaster resilience through institutional strengthening and sustained preparedness efforts.