ISLAMABAD: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott visited the headquarters of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and toured the National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC).
During the visit, NDMA Chairman Inam Haider Malik held a meeting with the British envoy and briefed her on Pakistan’s disaster preparedness and early warning mechanisms.
Officials also provided a detailed overview of the technical capabilities and operational scope of the National Emergencies Operation Center.
The British High Commissioner was informed about NDMA’s digital portals designed for disaster management, risk assessment, and early warning systems.
The NDMA chairman highlighted the organisation’s key role in disaster response and risk mitigation at the national level, while the delegation was also briefed on potential hazards that Pakistan and other countries could face during 2026.
During the visit, officials presented a detailed review of NDMA’s mobile application and technology-based initiatives aimed at improving early warning systems and public awareness.
Jane Marriott appreciated NDMA’s modern and integrated system for disaster management and risk reduction.
She remarked that the NEOC is among the world’s leading emergency response centres.
Both sides also discussed expanding cooperation between Pakistan and the United Kingdom in disaster risk reduction and climate resilience.
