Against this backdrop, the Islamabad Declaration sends a powerful message: regional challenges require regional solutions, and fragmented responses are no longer sufficient. Through the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Pakistan has transformed painful national experiences of floods, earthquakes and climate shocks into institutional knowledge and technological capacity. The initiative to develop child-friendly educational material on disaster preparedness is a forward-looking investment in the region’s future. Federal Minister Dr. Musadiq Malik rightly observed that climate disasters are no longer distant threats but present realities. The Islamabad Declaration reflects this urgency and translates it into a roadmap for collective action.

Source: The Patriot January 24, 2026 00:06 UTC