Islamabad (TDI): Jane Marriott, the United Kingdom’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, visited the headquarters of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and its National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) to review Pakistan’s disaster preparedness and response capabilities.
She was received by NDMA Chairman Inam Haider Malik, who briefed the delegation on the country’s evolving disaster management architecture and the technological systems supporting national preparedness.
During the visit, the High Commissioner was given a comprehensive overview of the NEOC’s operational role in monitoring hazards, coordinating responses, and supporting decision-making during emergencies.
Officials highlighted the center’s advanced digital portals, real-time dashboards, and monitoring tools that form part of NDMA’s broader Disaster Early Warning and Technology Ecosystem.
Chairman Malik explained that the NDMA serves as the lead national coordinating body for disaster management in Pakistan.
He emphasized the authority’s focus on preparedness, anticipatory action, and whole-of-government coordination to address emerging disaster risks, particularly those driven by climate change and extreme weather patterns.
The delegation also received detailed briefings on several analytical and forecasting tools used by the NDMA. These included Lens Pakistan 2026, which outlines seasonal hazard patterns and identifies preparedness priorities for the coming year.
Officials also presented the Global Disaster Lens 2026 and the Global Disaster Calendar, platforms designed to monitor international disaster trends and support proactive planning.
In addition, NDMA representatives demonstrated the Global Disaster App and other national initiatives aimed at strengthening early warning dissemination and risk communication across the country.
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The briefing also covered the authority’s efforts to expand academic collaboration, promote global and regional partnerships, and integrate technology-driven solutions into disaster risk management.
High Commissioner Marriott appreciated the NDMA’s integrated and technology-enabled approach to disaster risk reduction. She commended the authority’s focus on innovation, inter-agency coordination, and evidence-based planning, noting that such initiatives are increasingly important as countries confront rising climate-related risks.
Both sides also exchanged views on strengthening cooperation between Pakistan and the United Kingdom in key areas including disaster risk reduction, climate resilience, and humanitarian coordination.
The visit concluded with the presentation of a souvenir to the High Commissioner and a group photograph with NDMA officials.
