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PDMA Sindh through World Bank funded Sindh Resilience Project is conducting trainings of Government Officials on Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction -30 December 2020

PDMA Sindh through World Bank funded Sindh Resilience Project is conducting trainings of Government Officials on Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction throughout the Province. In this regard, the first session of trainings was held at Karachi from 28th to 30th December 2020.During training, these officias were given lectures on Disaster Risk Reduction, mainstreaming DRR in development planning and Disaster Management Information System.

Meeting on NDMRF with representatives of different departments -22 December 2020

Meeting on NDMRF with representatives of different departments was chaired by Director Operations (Mr. Zahid Hussain Shar) and member Assistant Director ( Mr. Maqsood Hussain Soomro).

Meeting regarding urban flooding and its mitigation measures -08 December 2020

Meeting regarding urban flooding and its mitigation measures chaired by Director Operations Zahid Hussain Sher.

DAC meeting for Audit observations of certification Audit. -03 December 2020

DAC meeting for Audit observations of certification Audit was held on 03 December 2020 under the chairmanship of Secretary Rehabilitation Department Mr Riaz Soomro.

PDMA Sindh 15th Board Meeting -26 November 2020

The 15th Board meeting of Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Sindh was held under the chairmanship of Minister Rehabilitation Mr. Faraz Dero at PDMA Head Office Karachi.

PDMA Sindh through World Bank Funded Sindh Resilience Project(PDMA) organized training session on Community Based Disaster Risk Management -20 November 2020

In continuation to strengthening communities as first responders to disasters, PDMA Sindh through World Bank funded Sindh Resilience Project(PDMA Component), organized a 5 days training session for training of trainers on Community Based Disaster Risk Management at Karachi. On concluding day of training at Karachi, DG PDMA Sindh Syed Salman Shah graced the event as Chief Guest and distributed certificates amongst participants.

PDMA Sindh through World Bank Funded Sindh Resilience Project(PDMA) organized a consultative meeting with line departments on Building Code awareness -13 November 2020

PDMA Sindh through World Bank Funded Sindh Resilience Project(PDMA) organized a consultative meeting with line departments on Building Code awareness as a preemptive measure for conceptualization before initiating the trainings on Building Code awareness throughout the Province. A large number of participants from various Cantonment Boards, SBCA, ABAD and PDMA Sindh attended the meeting and presented their ideas/ concepts as a way forward for conducting the trainings.

Mr. Maqsood Soomro Assistant Director PDMA Sindh attended award distribution ceremony to the volunteers of Al-Khidmat -13 November 2020

Mr. Maqsood Soomro Assistant Director PDMA Sindh attended award distribution ceremony to the volunteers of Al-Khidmat on their outstanding services during recent disasters.

Three days training session on Disaster Risk Management was held at Karachi from 26th October to 28th October 2020.

PDMA Sindh through World Bank funded Sindh Resilience Project organized a 3 day training session from 26 to 28 October at Karachi for Senior Government Officers on Disaster Risk Management by Asian Institute of Technology Thailand. A large number of participants from various Departments including Sindh Police, Pakistan Navy, Irrigation Department, Education Deptt, Social Welfare Department, SUPARCO, Coastal Development Authority, Pakistan Met Department & Local Govt Department attended the training session. On concluding day Secretary Rehabilitation Department, Riaz Hussain Soomro attended the event as Chief Guest and distributed certificates amongst participants.

PDMA Sindh organized a consultative meeting of stakeholders on Tsunami Awareness Project at PDMA HQ Karachi -27 October 2020

PDMA Sindh organized a consultative meeting of stakeholders on Tsunami Awareness Project at PDMA HQ Karachi.Representatives of UNDP, Pakistan Met Deptt, NED University & Pakistan Red Crescent Society participated in the meeting and presented ideas and methodology of establishing an effective Tsunami Awareness mechanism.

Two days training session on Community Based Disaster Risk Management(CBDRM) was held at Kairpur from 22nd October to 23rd October 2020

In the last phase of CBDRM Trainings through World Bank funded Sindh Resilience Project(PDMA Conponent) for Govt Officials in 6 Districts of the Province, PDMA Sindh organized a 2 day training session from 22nd October to 23rd October 2020 at District Khairpur. On concluding day, Assistant Commissioner Khairpur also participated in the event and delivered certificates amongst participants at the end of session.

Two days training session on Community Based Disaster Risk Management(CBDRM) was held at Larkana from 19th October to 20th October 2020

Training session on Community Based Disaster Risk Management(CBDRM) was held at Larkana from 19th October to 20th October 2020. On concluding day,Additional Deputy Commissioner-1 Larkana attended the session and distributed certificates amongst participants. PDMA Sindh is organizing such trainings in 6 Districts of the Province through World Bank funded Sindh Resilience Project(PDMA Component) to train Govt Employees on engaging communities as first responders incase of any disasters.

Meeting for need assessment to WFP Cooperating Partners for Two Rounds of Lifesaving Flood Response in Sindh Through Cash based Transfer (CBT) -19 October 2020

Meeting for need assessment to WFP Cooperating Partners for Two Rounds of Lifesaving Flood Response in Sindh Through Cash based Transfer (CBT) modality in committee room PDMA Sindh.

Two days training session on Community Based Disaster Risk Management(CBDRM) was held at Mithi Tharparkar from 15th October to 16th October 2020.

Training session on Community Based Disaster Risk Management(CBDRM) was held at Mithi Tharparkar from 15th October to 16th October 2020. On concluding day, Assistant Commissioner Mithi attended the session and distributed certificates amongst participants. PDMA Sindh is organizing such trainings in 6 Districts of the Province through World Bank funded Sindh Resilience Project(PDMA Component) to train Govt Employees on engaging communities as first responders incase of any disasters.

Two days training on Community Based Disaster Risk Management(CBDRM) session was held at District Badin from 12th October to 13th October 2020

In continuation to CBDRM trainings for Government officials in six Districts of the Province by PDMA Sindh through World Bank Funded, Sindh Resilience Project(PDMA Component). A 2 day training session was held at District Badin from 12th October to 13th October 2020. On concluding day, Deputy Commissioner Badin, Dr Hafeez Siyal participated in the event and distributed certificates amongst participants.

CBDRM trainings for govt officials in six Districts of the Province by PDMA Sindh through World Bank Funded, Sindh Resilience Project(PDMA Component) - 09 October 2020

In continuation of CBDRM trainings for govt officials in six Districts of the Province by PDMA Sindh through World Bank Funded, Sindh Resilience Project(PDMA Component). A 2 days training was held at District Sujawal. On concluding day, Deputy Commissioner Sujawal, Muhammad Ismail Memon participated in the event and distributed certificates amongst participants.

NATIONAL RESILIENCE DAY - 08 October 2020

PDMA Sindh observed National Resilience Day today at A.K Khan park, Sea View, Karachi.This day is being observed on 8th of Oct every year in commemoration of Earthquake 2005 victims.Secretary Rehabilitation Department Mr. Riaz Hussain Soomro was Chief Guest at the gathering. The participants of the event observed candle light vigil and 2 minutes of silence to pay homage/show respect to the victims of past disasters while practical demos of rescue & shake out drills were given by Aga Khan foundation. Chief Guest along with other guests also visited various stalls by different NGOs and took keen interest in rescue equipment and print materials on display. In the end, a walk was held joined by a large number of people present at the gathering.

PDMA Sindh through World Bank Funded Sindh Resilience Project(PDMA Component) organized 1st Consultative meeting of stakeholders/line departments -08 October 2020

PDMA Sindh through World Bank Funded Sindh Resilience Project(PDMA Component) organized 1st Consultative meeting of stakeholders/line departments for DRR(Disaster Risk Reduction) mainstreaming in Development Planning. A large number of officers from various line deptts including P&D Deptt,Edu Deptt,Works & Services Deptt,Forest Deptt,Cooperation Deptt, NHA, Transport Deptt attended the meeting. During meeting matters related to importance of DRR in development planning were discussed in detail.

PDMA Sindh through World Bank funded Sindh Resilience Project(PDMA Component) is organizing trainings on Community Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) model -06 October 2020

PDMA Sindh through World Bank funded Sindh Resilience Project(PDMA Component) is organizing trainings on Community Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) model in six Districts of the Province for officials of Government Departments.

Rehearsal drill for radiological emergency assembly of KEREC committee -06 October 2020

Rehearsal drill for radiological emergency assembly of KEREC committee at PDMA Head Office Karachi.

The DAC meetings for proposed draft Paras (PDP) of the financial year 2019-20l -5 & 6 October 2020

The DAC meetings for proposed draft Paras (PDP) of the financial year 2019-20 were held in the PDMA head office Karachi at 11 am dated on 5th and 6th october in the chairmanship of Secretary Rehabilitation Department Mr Riaz Soomro.

Mr. Michel Saad, Deputy Head of Regional office for Asia & Pacific UNOCHA called on DG PDMA Sindh Syed Salman Shah at his office -30 September 2020

Mr. Michel Saad, Deputy Head of Regional office for Asia & Pacific UNOCHA called on DG PDMA Sindh Syed Salman Shah at his office . During meeting matters related to recent torrential rains and plans for intervention by UN for Rain affected were discussed.

8th October 2020 "NATIONAL RESILIENCE DAY" -29 September 2020

Pakistan has witnessed a massive earthquake on 8th October 2005. In order to commemorate that massive disaster, Government of Pakistan notified 8th October as “National Resilience Day” throughout Country. The 15th anniversary of martyrs of deadly earthquake of October 8, 2005 is being observed across Pakistan including Sindh and as per past practises The PDMA Sindh will also participate in this on Thursday at CBC Park Seaview to pray for Victims and express solidarity with their families.

PDMA Sindh over the weekend has dispatched 4900 mosquito nets, 440 tents & 500 livestock mosquito nets to Tharparkar, 1500 tents & 6000 mosquito nets to Mirpurkhas, 500 tents & 2000 livestock mosquito nets to Sanghar while 800 tents were sent to District S.B.A Tharparkar , Mirpurkhas , Sanghar & shaheed benazirabad -26 September 2020

PDMA Sindh over the weekend has dispatched 4900 mosquito nets, 440 tents & 500 livestock mosquito nets to Tharparkar, 1500 tents & 6000 mosquito nets to Mirpurkhas, 500 tents & 2000 livestock mosquito nets to Sanghar while 800 tents were sent to District S.B.A. These relief items were handed over to DC’s/Chairman DDMA’s for distribution amongst affectees.

PDMA Sindh has dispatched additional 2000 tents and 5000 mosquito nets to district Umerkot, while additional 1500 tents were dispatched to District Badin -24 September 2020

PDMA Sindh has dispatched additional 2000 tents and 5000 mosquito nets to district Umerkot, while additional 1500 tents were dispatched to District Badin. The overnight dispatch was done for distribution amongst rain affectees through DC’s/Chairman DDMA’s.

Dr Faisal Hashmi, Head of Govt affairs/ Director Human Resource Coca Cola (Pakistan & Afghanistan region), called on DG PDMA Sindh Syed Salman Shah at his office -22 September 2020

Dr Faisal Hashmi, Head of Govt affairs/ Director Human Resource Coca Cola (Pakistan & Afghanistan region), called on DG PDMA Sindh Syed Salman Shah at his office and handed over 2000 ration bags for the victims of torrential rains and flood. DG PDMA Sindh Syed Salman Shah thanked Mr Hashmi for the support in hard times and assured him about the transparent distribution of rations amongst affectees.

Country Director World Food Program Chris Kaye called on DG PDMA Sindh at his office to discuss ongoing relief ops for rains and flood -19 September 2020

Country Director World Food Program Chris Kaye called on DG PDMA Sindh at his office to discuss ongoing relief ops for rains and flood. DG PDMA thanked WFP for their support in relief operations and provision of ration bags for the affectees. Furthermore, both Organizations agreed upon to continue the cooperation for rehabilitation of disaster affectees.

PDMA Sindh dispatch additional relief items to districts Jamshoro, Badin, Sanghar, Tharparkar & Umerkot -16 September 2020

PDMA Sindh dispatch additional relief items to districts Jamshoro, Badin, Sanghar, Tharparkar & Umerkot. Items including more than 10000 ration bags and more than 3000 tents were handed over to DDMA’s/District Administrations for distribution amongst rain and flood affectees..

PDMA Sindh has dispatched additional 1000 tents to Mirpurkhas -13 September 2020

PDMA Sindh has dispatched additional 1000 tents to Mirpurkhas to be distributed amongst rain affectees through DC/Chairman DDMA Mirpurkhas.

PDMA Sindh has dispatched additional 5000 mosquito nets to District Umerkot. -13 September 2020

PDMA Sindh has dispatched additional 5000 mosquito nets to District Umerkot. These items would be handed to D.C/Chairman DDMA Umerkot for distribution amongst rain affectees.

DG PDMA Syed Salman Shah briefing Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah about joint food distribution of WFP and PDMA with DDMA -10 September 2020

DG PDMA Syed Salman Shah briefing Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah about joint food distribution of WFP and PDMA with DDMA.

PDMA Sindh in relief operations of collapsed building at Korangi, Karachi -10 September 2020

PDMA Sindh in relief operations of collapsed building at Korangi, Karachi. 4 floor + 1 shade building. The incident took place at 2.45 pm today. Initial reports 5 families were inside, 7 people recovered alive with injuries, 4 dead bodies recovered.

Visit of Chairman PPP Mr. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari , Chief Ministor Murad Ali Shah , along with Minister Rehabilitation Mr. Faraz Dero and DG PDMA Sindh Syed Salman Shah to Khipro city relief camp for flood affectes -09 September 2020

Visit of Chairman PPP Mr. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari , Chief Ministor Murad Ali Shah , along with Minister Rehabilitation Mr. Faraz Dero and DG PDMA Sindh Syed Salman Shah to Khipro city relief camp for flood affectees. Three such camps are established in Khipro city with 500 families in each camp.

Dispach Dewatering machines and boats PDMA Sindh -08 September 2020

PDMA Sindh dispached Dewatering machines and boats khipro city sanghar.

Relief items being despatched to flood-affected areas. -18 August 2020

Relief items being despatched to flood affected areas.

Meeting of KEREC at PDMA head office -18 August 2020

Meeting of KEREC committee to review draft Radiological Emergency Plan for K2 project chaired by Director Operations KHI (Mr. Shafiq Ahmad Shaikh).

The Minister of home and PDMA Balochistan visited PDMA Sindh -05 August 2020

The Minister of home and PDMA Balochistan visited PDMA Sindh and suggested daily operations. The meeting was chaired by Secretary Rehabilitations Mr. Riaz Soomro.

Meeting with representatives of KMC, DMCs South & Malir -30 June 2020

Meeting with representatives of KMC, DMCs South & Malir under the chairmanship of Director Operations (Mr Shafiq Ahmed Shaikh ) regarding preparedness of Monsoon 2020.

Collaboration with Fire fighters Association of Pakistan -18 April 2020

Training session of PDMA staff on Safty and Precautionary measures against COVID-19 in collaboration with Fire fighters Association of Pakistan.

Meeting with NGOs -14 April 2020

Meeting held with NGOs in awake of Covid -19 which was chaired by Director Operation Shafique Ahmad Shaikh.

Community Emergency Response Teams(CERT) of PDMA Sindh engaged in COVID-19 awarness -23 March 2020

Community Emergency Response Teams(CERT) of PDMA Sindh engaged in COVID-19 awareness and facilitating public on the roads of Karachi.

Renowed TV Anchor Iquar-ul-Hassan visited PDMA Sindh’s emergency operation center -22 March 2020

Renowned TV anchor Iqrar-ul-Hassan visited PDMA Sindh’s emergency operation center and participated in ongoing operations by calling the passengers who have recently travelled from abroad inquiring about their health.

Meeting With Renowed TV Anchor Iquar-ul-Hassan -20 March 2020

Renowned TV anchor Iqrar-ul-Hassan called on DG PDMA Sindh Syed Salman Shah at his office today. During meeting iqrar-ul-Hassan volunteered his services for the noble cause of fight against Coronavirus and agreed to initiate awareness campaign for Covid-19 along with his team. DG PDMA Sindh Syed Salman Shah thanked Iqrar-ul-Hasssan for his voluntary services and assured him full cooperation by PDMA Sindh.

Meeting With Repersentive of Muslim Hands -19 March 2020

Reperentives of Muslim Hands delevering 1000 preventive kits to Authority of PDMA Sindh.

Meeting With Minister of PDMA Sindh Faraz Dero -13 March 2020

The Minister PDMA Sindh Faraz Dero holding the meeting w.r.t supplies of preventive kits for Covid-19.

Meeting With Poverty Eradication Initiative (PEI) -20 February 2020

A meeting was held with poverty Eradication Initiative (PEI) on 20-02-2020. PDMA apprecaited the efforts and the work of PEI and PEI agreed to provide the assistance in terms of relief items of PDMA.

Consulative Meeting -26 January 2020

Consulative meeting in PDMA Head Office on implementation of bulding disaster resilance in Pakistan (BDRP) with representatives of WFP which was charied by Director Operation Mr. Shafique Ahmed Shaikh.

DAC Meeting -08 January 2020

The DAC meeting was held in PDMA head office karachi at 11am which was chaired by Secretary Rehabilitation Department Mr. Riaz Soomro.

Rescue Operation At Sukkur -03 January 2020

A 20 Member rescue team of Technical Staff (KMC) led by Deputy Director operations PDMA Sindh Mr. Zulfiqar Thebo, reached Sukkur equipped with manual and hydraulic concrete cutters to take part in rescue operations at location of collapsed building in the city.

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