Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to building safer and more resilient communities across Pakistan, stressing the need for proactive measures to reduce disaster risks.
In a message on X on the occasion of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, the prime minister said prevention today was essential for protection tomorrow.
He noted that disasters could reverse years of development in a single day, highlighting the importance of preparedness and effective risk management.
The prime minister said that as climate-related risks continued to grow, the government was working to integrate disaster risk reduction into climate and development plans.He also emphasised the importance of strengthening partnerships to protect vulnerable communities and minimise the impact of disasters.
