PESHAWAR: Amun Taraqqi Party (ATP) chairman Muhammad Faiq Shah demanded to make National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) a highly-trained and strong institute to cope with incidents, tragedies and natural calamities. He lamented that over 70 years had so far passed but this institute didn’t put on modern lines. Incidents and tragedies were happening on a routine basis in different parts of the country but things cannot move forward as rulers and officials are merely restricting statements and meaningless sittings, he added. Faiq was replying to various queries of general masses during his visit to various parts of the country on Friday. He said it is incompetence of the governments and mismanagement that a modern network wasn’t crafted for this important natural disaster institution till now. This institute was only remembered during natural calamities, he added. Shah went on to say that technology has made it easier in major work and tasks but our institutions are lacking proper relevant training, technology and passion for service. Such a picture of neglect exists in every department and authorities of the government, he added. He said people have no trust and believe in governments and their arrangements for coping with disaster situations. The ATP chairman noted failure is visible whether we talk about tax culture or contact between government and people. Our Correspondent
