Germany, UNDP, and Balochistan Government hand over climate-resilient houses to flood-affected families in Hanna-Urak

Quetta, 15 June 2026 - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with support from the Government of Germany through KfW Development Bank and in partnership with the Government of Balochistan, handed over climate-resilient houses to families affected by the devastating 2022 floods in Hanna-Urak, Quetta District.

The handover marks an important milestone under the Flood Reconstruction and Coordination Programme (FRCP), through which UNDP is supporting the construction of 700 climate and disaster-resilient houses in Balochistan. Designed to withstand future climate and disaster risks, the houses provide flood-affected families with safe shelter while helping reduce their vulnerability to future shocks.

The handover ceremony was attended by Mr. Mir Murad Baloch, Honorary Consul of Germany in Balochistan; Dr. Samuel Rizk, Resident Representative, UNDP Pakistan; Ms. Van Nguyen, Deputy Resident Representative, UNDP Pakistan; and senior representatives from the Government of Balochistan, including Mr. Zeeshan Javed, Secretary Planning, Planning and Development Department (P&DD); Mr. Usman Khalid, Secretary Implementation, Planning and Development Department (P&DD); Mr. Naveed Ahmed Sheikh, Director Planning and Coordination, Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Balochistan; Mr. Yousuf Hashimi, Assistant Commissioner Quetta; and community members to celebrate the progress achieved through the initiative and reaffirm their commitment to advancing resilient recovery efforts in Balochistan.

Highlighting Germany's continued partnership with Pakistan in advancing recovery and resilience efforts, Her Excellency Ms. Ina Lepel, Ambassador of Germany to Pakistan, said: "Today, we are inaugurating more than houses. We are celebrating a concrete step towards recovery and greater resilience. With the Flood Reconstruction and Coordination Programme, German Development Cooperation together with UNDP is supporting both immediate reconstruction and stronger institutions for the future".

Highlighting the Government of Balochistan's commitment to resilient recovery, Mr. Zeshaan Javed, Planning Secretary, Government of Balochistan, welcomed the initiative and emphasized the importance of partnerships in addressing the province's development and recovery challenges. He stated: "The scale of Balochistan's challenges requires government, development partners, and communities to work together across all sectors. This initiative is a strong example of the impact that can be achieved through collaboration, supporting vulnerable communities while contributing to a more resilient and sustainable future for the province."

Built with resilience at their core, the newly constructed houses incorporate flood-resilient, seismic-resistant, and climate-adaptive features designed to withstand future hazards. For families who lost their houses during the 2022 floods, the handover represents not only access to safe, dignified shelter but also renewed hope for the future.

Beyond the handover, the initiative reflects a broader shift in post-flood recovery from short-term assistance to partnership-driven, risk-informed reconstruction that protects lives, preserves development gains, and strengthens the foundations for more resilient communities.

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For further details, please contact Fizza Bangash, Communications Analyst, UNDP Pakistan, at [email protected]

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