Chairman Senate Yousaf Raza Gillani, accompanied by Mr. Manzoor Ahmed Kakar, Senator from Baluchistan, visited the National Emergencies Operations Center (NEOC) at the NDMA Headquarters today.
During the visit, a comprehensive capability exposition was presented to the parliamentary delegates, offering a detailed overview of Pakistan’s state-of-the-art disaster early warning and response systems. The session underscored the critical importance of leveraging tech-driven disaster projections and predictive analytics to enhance Pakistan’s Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) framework, aligning it with global standards and fostering a smart, tech-enabled response.
Chairman Senate expressed immense appreciation for NEOC, acknowledging it as a national “miracle project.” He commended the center’s potential to serve as a guiding model for regional countries and international stakeholders, enhancing climate diplomacy on a global scale. Chairman Gillani highlighted the integration of cutting-edge technology in disaster management and emphasized that the proactive use of artificial intelligence, disaster modeling platforms, and collaboration among national responders is vital for a timely and effective response.
The Chairman was particularly impressed by the dedication and expertise of the young NDMA professionals, who are setting exemplary standards in the field.
He expressed satisfaction with the disaster response mechanism and praised its adaptability in addressing the evolving challenges faced by the country.
