Provincial Disaster Management Authority - PDMA Balochistan

21/08/2026

18/08/2026

𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡
𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬

GENDER & CHILD CELL (GCC) - MANDATE & AWARENESS

Strengthening Disaster Preparedness While Safeguarding Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Protecting Children in Emergencies

This initiative reflects the vision and special direction of the Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mr. Sarfaraz Bugti, and the Director General PDMA, Mr. Jahanzaib Ghorezai, to institutionalize the protection of women and children and to build an inclusive, gender-sensitive disaster response across Balochistan.

As Balochistan remains highly prone to natural disasters, PDMA Balochistan has prioritized the protection of women, children, and vulnerable groups during emergencies. In an awareness message, Mr. Naveed Ahmed, Director Planning & Coordination / Rescue 1122, PDMA Balochistan, outlined the mandate and role of the Gender & Child Cell (GCC) in addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Child Protection across all phases of disaster management.

With the technical support of UNFPA, PDMA Balochistan has established the Gender & Child Cell (GCC) to address GBV and child protection in emergencies, developing a Gender Implementation Framework and a GBV in Emergencies (GBViE) Framework aligned with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) framework. The Cell works in close coordination with government departments including the Social Welfare Department and the Women Development Department alongside UN agencies, humanitarian organizations, and NGOs/INGOs. During disasters, it safeguards affected communities by addressing GBV and child protection and by ensuring that women, men, children, and persons with disabilities receive appropriate facilities and support. A dedicated GCC Complaint Cell, managed by the concerned GCC Cell representatives, receives and refers complaints to relevant departments including protection, health services, and human rights with proper follow-up to ensure timely resolution.

For assistance, contact:

CM Complaint Cell: 1129
PDMA GCC: 081-9241198

14/08/2026

*GOVERNMENT OF BALOCHISTAN*
*PROVINCIAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY*
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*INDEPENDENCE DAY CEREMONY HELD AT GOVT. BOYS HIGH SCHOOL, PISHIN*

*Pishin, August 14:* An Independence Day ceremony was held at Government Boys High School, Pishin, where students were urged to uphold the principles of *Unity, Faith, and Discipline* and to play an active role in the progress and prosperity of Pakistan.

The event was organized by *Salar Foundation* with financial support from *CPD/PPAF Balochistan*. On behalf of *Mr. Jahanzeb Khan Ghorezai, Relief Commissioner / Director General PDMA Balochistan*, the ceremony was attended by *Mr. Asghar Ali Jamali, Deputy Director (Rescue), PDMA Balochistan* as the *Guest of Honor*.

Addressing the gathering, Mr. Jamali said that the *79th Independence Day of Pakistan* reminds us of the immense sacrifices rendered for the creation of Pakistan. He paid tribute to the martyrs of the nation and acknowledged the sacrifices of the *Pakistan Army and Law Enforcement Agencies* for ensuring peace and stability in the country.

He emphasized that students and citizens must contribute towards the development of the nation, and highlighted the importance of national unity, discipline, and collective responsibility.

Referring to the vision of *Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah*, Mr. Jamali stated that Pakistan can become stronger and more prosperous if the nation remains committed to the principles of Unity, Faith, and Discipline.

At the end, the Deputy Director appreciated the efforts of *Salar Foundation, school teachers, CPD and PPAF Balochistan* for organizing the event and for promoting patriotism and national spirit among students.

Regards
Jahanzeb Khan Ghorezai Relief Commissioner/DG PDMA Balochistan.

13/08/2026

𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡
𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬
𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗕𝗬: 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗖 𝗣𝗗𝗠𝗔.
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`FIRE INCIDENT REPORT`

Subject: Fire Outbreak at Kabari Gali, Mini Market

`Date: 13 August 2026`

A call was received at the PEOC, PDMA Balochistan, from a local resident reporting a fire outbreak at Kabari Gali near Mini Market, at approximately 01:14 AM, with a request for immediate firefighting assistance.

Upon receipt of the information and on the directions of the *Relief Commissioner / Director General PDMA, Mr. Jahanzeb Khan Ghorezai, the Director Rescue and Deputy Director (A&R),* PDMA Rescue Force was promptly mobilized under the command of the Incharge Rescue. Rescue teams from Rescue Station No. 02 and Rescue Station No. 03 were immediately dispatched to the incident site.

Upon arrival, the PDMA Rescue Force, in coordination with the Metropolitan Corporation Quetta (MCQ) Fire Brigade, immediately commenced a joint fire suppression operation. The teams undertook coordinated firefighting measures to contain the fire and prevent its spread to adjoining shops and structures.

The fire was successfully suppressed at approximately 01:45 AM, following which the PDMA Rescue Team continued the cooling operation to eliminate residual heat and prevent any possibility of re-ignition. The cooling process was successfully completed at approximately 02:30 AM.

For the said operation, PDMA Rescue Force deployed 02x Fire Trucks and 01x Ambulance.

Upon successful completion of the fire suppression and cooling operation, the deployed PDMA Rescue teams were rolled back to their respective stations.

13/08/2026

𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡
𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬
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*Independence Day Ceremony Held at Girls High School in Quetta*

_QUETTA, Aug 13:_ Students were urged to uphold the principles of unity, faith and discipline and play their role in the progress and development of Pakistan at an Independence Day ceremony held at Government Girls High School, Jinnah Town, Quetta.

The ceremony, organised by Salar Foundation with funding support from CPD/PPAF Balochistan, on the Behalf of Relief Commissioner/Director General PDMA Mr. Jahanzeb Khan Ghorezai, the event was attended by Deputy Director (Rescue) Mr. Asghar Ali Jamali as the guest of honour.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Asghar Ali Jamali said the 79th Independence Day was a reminder of the sacrifices made by the people who struggled for the creation of Pakistan. He paid tribute to the martyrs of the nation and acknowledged the sacrifices rendered by personnel of the Pakistan Army and LEAs Agencies for maintaining peace and stability.

He urged students and citizens to contribute towards the development and prosperity of the country, stressing the importance of national unity, discipline and a sense of collective responsibility.

Referring to the vision of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Mr Jamali said Pakistan could become stronger and prosper if the nation remained committed to the principles of unity, faith and discipline.

The Deputy Director also appreciated Salar Foundation, school teachers, CPD and PPAF Balochistan for organising the event and promoting patriotism and national spirit among students.

The event featured Independence Day activities aimed at fostering a sense of national pride and responsibility among the students.

06/08/2026

𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡

𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬

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TRAINING REPORT: FLOOD SUSCEPTIBILITY ANALYSIS (FSA) & EARLY WARNING SYSTEM (EWS) WORKSHOP

DATE: 5th August 2026
LOCATION: PDMA Conference Hall, Quetta

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A one-day technical training workshop on Flood Susceptibility Analysis (FSA) and Early Warning System (EWS) was organized at the PDMA Conference Hall, Quetta, under the BRAVE Project, supported by UK International Development and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Pakistan.

The workshop was attended by Director Planning & Coordination, Mr. Naveed Ahmed Sheikh, Mr. Alon, Climate Coordinator (IOM Pakistan), Mr. Mukhtar Ahmed Magsi, Director PMD, representatives from WFP, and officials from PDMA, PMD, IFRAP, and District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs).

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OBJECTIVE OF THE TRAINING:

The training aimed to strengthen the technical capacity of provincial and district-level institutions in flood risk assessment, flood susceptibility mapping, and the effective implementation of Early Warning Systems (EWS).

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KEY DISCUSSIONS:

Participants received practical training on flood susceptibility analysis, hazard mapping, data management, early warning dissemination, installation of Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) and rain gauges, and inter-agency information sharing.

Technical sessions also covered FSA datasets, digital mapping, EWS alert thresholds, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and simulation exercises to enhance operational preparedness and coordination.

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CONCLUSION:

Participants agreed to strengthen institutional coordination, improve timely data sharing and early warning dissemination, and utilize the DDMA Portal as the central platform for monitoring flood risks and weather conditions. The workshop concluded with a shared commitment to enhancing disaster preparedness and strengthening Early Warning Systems across Balochistan.

02/08/2026

الیکٹرانک میڈیا ٹکرز
2 اگست 2026

وزیراعظم کی ہدایت پر روزانہ کی بنیاد پر جاری ایمرجنسی رسپانس کمیٹی کا دسواں اجلاس این ڈی ایم اے ہیڈکوارٹرز کے نیشنل ایمرجنسیز آپریشن سینٹر (این ای او سی) میں منعقد ہوا۔

وفاقی وزیر منصوبہ بندی پروفیسر احسن اقبال نے ویڈیو لنک کے ذریعے اجلاس کی صدارت کی، جبکہ وفاقی و صوبائی حکام اور متعلقہ اداروں کے نمائندگان نے شرکت کی۔

اجلاس میں وفاقی اور صوبائی حکومتوں کے متعدد نمائندگان نے بھی شرکت کی۔ پی ڈی ایم اے بلوچستان کی جانب سے ڈائریکٹر (پلاننگ اینڈ کوآرڈینیشن/ریسکیو) جناب نوید احمد شیخ نے ایمرجنسی رسپانس کمیٹی کے اجلاس میں شرکت کی۔

چیئرمین این ڈی ایم اے اور این ای او سی ٹیم نے ملک بھر میں مون سون کی صورتحال، جانی و مالی نقصانات، امداد و بحالی سرگرمیوں پر کمیٹی کو تفصیلی بریفنگ دی۔

چیئرمین این ڈی ایم اے نے کمیٹی کو مزید بتایا کہ متوقع بارشوں کے باعث تمام ممکنہ متاثرہ علاقوں کے ڈپٹی کمشنرز کو بروقت صورتحال سے آگاہ کر دیا گیا ہے۔

اجلاس کے دوران جناب نوید احمد شیخ نے کمیٹی کو بلوچستان میں مون سون بارشوں کے باعث ہونے والے نقصانات، امدادی و بحالی سرگرمیوں، ضلعی ڈیزاسٹر مینجمنٹ اتھارٹیز (ڈی ڈی ایم ایز) اور پی ڈی ایم اے بلوچستان کے جاری رسپانس، نیز صوبے کی موجودہ موسمی صورتحال سے تفصیلی طور پر آگاہ کیا۔

انہوں نے متاثرہ علاقوں میں بحالی کے عمل کو مؤثر اور تیز تر بنانے کے لیے اضافی وسائل اور ضروری سہولیات کی فراہمی کی ضرورت پر بھی زور دیا۔

کمیٹی کو حالیہ بارشوں کے بعد پیدا ہونے والی سیلابی صورتحال اور متعلقہ وفاقی، صوبائی و ضلعی اداروں کے بروقت امدادی اقدامات سے بھی آگاہ کیا گیا۔

این ای او سی نے آگاہ کیا کہ آئندہ دنوں میں شمالی و وسطی علاقوں جبکہ جنوب مشرقی سندھ کے بعض مقامات پر بھی بارش کا امکان ہے۔

این ڈی ایم اے نے متاثرہ علاقوں میں قومی و بین الاقوامی فلاحی اداروں کے تعاون سے جاری ریلیف سرگرمیوں پر بھی بریفنگ دی۔

این ڈی ایم اے ٹیم نے کمیٹی کو بتایا کہ حالیہ مون سون کے دوران ہونے والی زیادہ تر اموات کچے مکانات گرنے اور تعمیرات کو نقصان پہنچنے کے باعث ہوئیں۔

اجلاس میں وفاقی وزارتوں، صوبائی حکومتوں اور ضلعی انتظامیہ کی امدادی، ریسکیو اور بحالی کی کاوشوں کو سراہا گیا۔

ایمرجنسی رسپانس کمیٹی نے تمام متعلقہ اداروں کو باہمی رابطہ، پیشگی تیاری، امدادی کارروائیوں اور بحالی کے عمل میں مزید تیزی لانے کی ہدایت کی۔