Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
07/21/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/21/2026 08:31
PR No. 170 Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Visits NEOC at NDMA Headquarters Islamab
Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan, Advocate Amjad Hussain, visited National Emergencies Operations Centre (NEOC) at NDMA Headquarters, Islamabad, where he was received by Chairman NDMA, Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik.
During the visit, the Chairman NDMA briefed the Chief Minister on the operational capabilities of the NEOC, including its state-of-the-art early warning systems, real-time hazard monitoring, weather forecasting, risk assessment, and coordination mechanisms for disaster preparedness and emergency response. The Chief Minister was also apprised of the NEOC's role in monitoring monsoon-related hazards, including flash floods, landslides, Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), and riverine flooding across the country, particularly in Gilgit-Baltistan.
The meeting also included a detailed discussion on the prevailing monsoon situation, preparedness measures in Gilgit-Baltistan, and the importance of timely information sharing and close coordination between federal and provincial institutions to minimize disaster risks and protect vulnerable communities.
Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan appreciated the technological capabilities and professional preparedness of the NEOC and reaffirmed the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan's commitment to strengthening coordination with NDMA for effective disaster risk management and enhanced resilience.
During the visit, the Chairman NDMA briefed the Chief Minister on the operational capabilities of the NEOC, including its state-of-the-art early warning systems, real-time hazard monitoring, weather forecasting, risk assessment, and coordination mechanisms for disaster preparedness and emergency response. The Chief Minister was also apprised of the NEOC's role in monitoring monsoon-related hazards, including flash floods, landslides, Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), and riverine flooding across the country, particularly in Gilgit-Baltistan.
The meeting also included a detailed discussion on the prevailing monsoon situation, preparedness measures in Gilgit-Baltistan, and the importance of timely information sharing and close coordination between federal and provincial institutions to minimize disaster risks and protect vulnerable communities.
Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan appreciated the technological capabilities and professional preparedness of the NEOC and reaffirmed the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan's commitment to strengthening coordination with NDMA for effective disaster risk management and enhanced resilience.
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