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Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi
Minister of Interior
Capt. (Retd.) Muhammad Khurram Agha
Secretary Ministry of Interior
Niaz Muhammad Khan

Director General of Civil Defence

26th ICDO General Assembly Held in Cairo: Director General Civil Defence Pakistan Participates

On October 30, 2024, the 26th Session of the ICDO General Assembly was held in Cairo. Representatives from 45 countries participated, including Director General Civil Defence, Pakistan, Niaz Muhammad Khan. The session emphasized the importance of international cooperation in addressing global challenges.

Key decisions made during the session included:

  • Adoption of resolutions aimed at enhancing disaster risk reduction and capacity building.
  • Focus on training programs and resource sharing to improve the efficiency of emergency response efforts.
  • Recognition of members’ contributions to the development of civil defense and humanitarian assistance.

Participants highlighted the importance of uniting efforts to enhance the Organization’s efficiency. Cairo served as a symbolic venue for the session, bringing together international efforts to find sustainable solutions to global challenges.

57th session of the ICDO Executive Council

The 57th Session of the Executive Council of the International Civil Defence Organisation (ICDO) took place from 28-29 October 2024 in Cairo, Egypt, gathering over 60 delegates from 24 Member States. The session addressed key challenges in global civil protection, focusing on disaster preparedness, emergency response, and member state collaboration.

Key Outcomes:

  • Adoption of resolutions to strengthen disaster risk reduction and capacity-building.
  • Emphasis on training programs and resource-sharing to enhance emergency response.
  • Recognition of member contributions to civil defence and humanitarian efforts.

The session also facilitated bilateral discussions and new partnerships, underscoring the importance of global cooperation in tackling modern civil defence challenges. The ICDO expressed its gratitude to Egypt for hosting this significant event, advancing its mission of building safer, more resilient communities.

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About Civil Defence

Federal Civil Defence Department Functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Interior. It came into being under Civil Defence Act 1952, to exist as war-oriented organization. Status of Federal Civil Defence has been determined as a policy making body (relevant to civil defence subjects) not as a field organization. Department is mandated for coordinated passive defence policy and planning besides having powers to implement Civil Defence measures in collaboration with the other stake holders

Federal Civil Defence Department is, in addition, also mandated for establishment and maintenance of training facilities (through its training institutions across Pakistan) for the public / private sector organizations besides providing Fire / life safety consultancy services to the above

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