(Press Release)

Consultative workshop on National Disaster Management Plan concludes

 

Islamabad, June 30:  A one day consultative workshop on National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP) concludes here in Islamabad.

 

The workshop was organized by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in collaboration with National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) for the stakeholders across Pakistan.

 

In his keynote speech, Mr. Takatoshi Nishikata, Chief Representative of JICA said “Japan, as a disaster-prone country has been sharing our knowledge and experiences for natural disaster risk management and mitigation with the Government of Pakistan, especially since the devastating earthquake in 2005”.

 

“NDMP describes comprehensive disaster management strategy in Pakistan and determines the roles and responsibilities in relevant ministries and authorities to disaster management and mitigation” he added.

 

Dr. Zafar Iqbal Qadir, Chairman, NDMA said “the Plan shall serve as a ten year framework document for development of a robust disaster management system in the country”.  He further informed the attendance that “the Plan seeks to ensure strengthening of the whole system of disaster management and capacity building to cope with future impending disaster that have now become quite rampant all across the globe”

 

The Guest of Honour, H.E Rauf Engin Soysal, Special Envoy of the UN Secretary General to Pakistan appreciated the efforts of donor community for their response to floods of 2010 in Pakistan. He said “I salute today the Government of Japan in providing support to the Government of Pakistan in this consultative workshop for national disaster management plan”. 

 

Representatives from Federal, Provincial, District and non-profit organizations attended the workshop.

 

Formulation of NDMP is a two year project undertaken by JICA in collaboration with NDMA. Under the project, the Japanese consultants are working with the Pakistani counterparts to devise a strategy that provides maximum protection against all forms of disasters occurring in the length and breadth of Pakistan.   

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Muhammad Zubair (Mr.),

Administrative Officer (Public Relations),

JICA Pakistan Office, 4th Level,

Serena Business Complex, Ramna 5,

Kahayaba-e-Suharwardi, G-5/1,

Islamabad, Pakistan.

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Established as an independent administrative institution, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), aims to contribute to the promotion of international cooperation as well as the sound development of Japanese and global economy by supporting the socioeconomic development, recovery or economic stability of developing regions. The JICA Pakistan Office started its operations in 1983 at Islamabad. Currently, JICA is contributing to the development of Pakistan in sectors like Education, Health, Sanitation, Irrigation, Agriculture, Environment, Industries and Infrastructure with Technical Assistance, Grant Aid and Soft Loans. For details about JICA Pakistan Office, please visit www.jica.go.jp/pakistan/english 

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FPCCI asks Indian counterpart to stop opposing Pakistan in WTO

Senator Ghulam Ali writes letter to Indian counterpart

 

Dated: June 30

 

Islamabad: President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Senator Haji Ghulam Ali has asked The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) to support Pakistan get World Trade Organisation (WTO) trade concessions.

 

In a letter to Harish C. Mariwala, President FICCI, Senator Ghulam Ali, who is also Vice President Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said that India's help will help foster trade ties between the two neighbours.

 

India has been opposing trade-concession package offered by the European Union to Pakistan, but is also blocking a move to be counted as a Least Developed Country (LDC) at the WTO, the letter said.

 

The President of FPCCI further said in the letter that Pakistan says it is an LDC because of the setback to its economy on account of natural calamities and the war on terror. As an LDC, it merits to be eligible for EU concessions which India disapproves that may spoil bilateral ties.

 

"India should not try to harm friendly ties which are being normalised through hard labour," said Senator Ghulam Ali.

 

He asked Mariwala to use his good offices to stop India from opposing concessions to Pakistan.

 

India should no more be in the forefront of a group of nations opposing the move aimed at benefitting Pakistan's economy.

 

'Mohali spirit,' should not be dogged by the traditional mindset as the visit of Prime Minister Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, his meeting with Indian counterpart Dr. Manmohan Singh and recent commerce-secretary level talks have help melt ice but the confidence building measures are once again being threatened, Senator Ghulam Ali said.

 

He asked FICCI to play role to shun misgivings and ensure an environment that benefit both the neighbours.

 

"India should be happy if Pakistan get a concession that can boost our ailing economy as a stable Pakistan is also in the New Delhi's interest," the letter concluded.

 

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