ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary delegation headed by the Convenor of the National Parliamentary Taskforce on SDGs, MNA Ms Shaista Pervaiz, visited the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on October 22, 2026, for a detailed briefing on flood preparedness, the upcoming crop season, constituency-wise water planning and existing water scarcity challenges.<\/p>\n
NDMA officials informed the parliamentarians about arrangements being made for the next agricultural season, steps for flood risk management, and measures aimed at improving disaster preparedness and response.<\/p>\n
The meeting also reviewed issues linked to water availability, fair distribution and management of water resources, and the need for constituency-specific planning to deal with local water-related concerns.<\/p>\n
The parliamentarians underlined the importance of strong coordination among relevant government institutions, timely sharing of information, and preventive measures to reduce the harmful effects of floods, water shortages and climate-related risks on communities and agricultural livelihoods.<\/p>\n
The briefing helped enhance the understanding of lawmakers regarding disaster management priorities and water-related issues affecting their respective constituencies.<\/p>\n
The visit also reaffirmed the need for continued parliamentary oversight and coordination between NDMA and relevant government institutions to support informed policymaking, strengthen resilience at the constituency level, and protect lives, livelihoods and national resources.<\/p>\n
Minister of State for Interior and Narcotics Control Senator Talal Chaudhary and Federal Minister and Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon were also present during the visit.<\/p>\n
The parliamentary delegation included MNAs Mr Anjum Aqeel Khan, Mr Danyal Chaudhary, Syeda Nosheen Iftikhar, Mr Sher Ali Arbab, Mr Awais Haider Jakhar, Mr Muhammad Khan Daha, Mr Shamsher Ali Mazari, Ms Zeb Jaffar, Syed Ali Musa Gilani, Mr Faisal Amin Gandapur, Syed Hafeezuddin, Dr Shahida Rehmani, Senator Dr Afnan Ullah Khan, Mr Muhammad Bilal Badar Chaudhry, Ch Muhammad Shahbaz Babar, Mr Nadeem Abbas and Mr Daniyal Ahmed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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