Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF), visited the National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) at the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) headquarters on Tuesday to review Pakistan’s disaster preparedness and response arrangements for the ongoing monsoon season.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army chief received a detailed briefing on the country’s disaster management framework, the prevailing monsoon situation and coordinated response mechanisms for dealing with emergencies.

NDMA Chairman briefed the COAS on the operational capabilities of the NEOC and its technology-enabled response systems, including Disaster Lens 2026, which provides real-time monitoring of the monsoon situation and multiple disaster risks across the country.

The briefing also covered the centre’s multi-hazard monitoring mechanisms and efforts to improve coordination among relevant institutions during emergencies.

Field Marshal Asim Munir praised the NDMA’s efforts to strengthen Pakistan’s national disaster management capacity.

He stressed the importance of preparedness, effective inter-agency coordination and swift response to safeguard human lives and critical infrastructure during natural disasters.

The army chief reaffirmed that the Pakistan Armed Forces remain fully prepared to assist the civil administration and the NDMA in relief, rescue and rehabilitation operations whenever required.