Islamabad: June 19, 2026: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, addressed the participants of the upcoming NDRC Seminar on “Emergency Management and Disaster Prevention for Pakistan”, being held in China.
He congratulated the participants on their selection and highlighted that climate resilience, disaster preparedness, and institutional strengthening are urgent national priorities for Pakistan. The Minister also recalled his meeting with the NDRC Chairman, where he had emphasized Pakistan’s need to strengthen its capacity in disaster management and disaster prevention.
Prof. Ahsan Iqbal urged the participants to learn from China’s advanced systems, planning model, and disaster management experience, and to bring back practical lessons for a safer and more climate-resilient Pakistan under URAAN Pakistan. He also highlighted that this year marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, reaffirming that both countries have stood together through time and will continue to move forward hand in hand in the coming century.
The seminar marks another step towards advancing the Green Corridor under CPEC 2.0, focused on green development, climate resilience, and sustainable growth.