Joint mock exercise held in Paharpur to strengthen monsoon emergency preparedness

Dera Ismail Khan, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 15th Jul, 2026) Rescue 1122 Dera Ismail Khan, in collaboration with the district administration and other relevant departments, conducted a joint mock exercise and reviewed monsoon emergency preparedness during a meeting chaired by Assistant Commissioner Paharpur on Wednesday.

The meeting was attended by Station House Incharge (SHI) Rescue Station 44 Paharpur Muhammad Jamshed in line with the directives of Director General Rescue 1122 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Director Operations South Region and District Emergency Officer Muhammad Arif Khan.

Officials from Rescue 1122, Tehsil Municipal Administration (TMA) and Civil Defence participated in the exercise and reviewed preparedness at the Temporary Water Rescue Points (TWRPs) established along the Indus River.

The participants discussed the emergency response plan, inter-agency coordination and precautionary measures aimed at ensuring public safety during the ongoing monsoon season.

The meeting also reviewed the issuance of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for operational boats, boat registration, availability of life-saving equipment, enforcement of passenger capacity limits and other measures to enhance safety at river crossings and recreational points.

The representatives of all participating departments reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining close coordination and ensuring a prompt and effective response to any emergency situation during the monsoon season.