PESHAWAR
Rescue 1122 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sunday celebrated October 8 as National Disaster Awareness Day in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with prayers were made for the reward and high status of those who were martyred in the national calamities.
Dr. Khateer Ahmed Director General Rescue 1122 was the chief guest on this occasion. Rescue 1122 events have been organized in every district. Rescue 1122 is working as a first responder in natural disasters in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Dr. Khateer Ahmad said in his address to the gathering.
Rescue 1122 is equipped with the latest equipment of international standards, Dr. Khateer Ahmed said, adding, “Rescue 1122 has trained and professional personnel.”
Rescue 1122 is providing teaching and practical training at the regional level to deal with natural disasters, said Director General Rescue 1122 Dr. Khateer Ahmed. Rescue 1122 has saved millions of precious lives in natural calamities such as floods, earthquakes and other incidents, says Dr. Khateer Ahmed.
Rescue 1122 has provided services in more than 1 million different emergencies since its inception including 712,000 medical, 171,000 traffic accidents, more than 32,000 fires, 18,000 crimes, Dr. Khateer Ahmed said.
More than 1600 building collapses, 3,600 drowning incidents, 1,000 different types of explosions (gas and sabotage), and 30,000 emergencies of different types are included, Dr. Khateer Ahmad disclosed.
Later the participants prayed to Almighty Allah for the reward and high status of those who were martyred in the national calamities incidents.
