PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Tourism, Zahid Chanzaib has stressed to regulate tourism activities of development authorities in upper areas and said that it would help enhance service delivery system and increasing revenue generation. He was talking to Director General (DG) Kaghan Development Authority (KDA), Muhammad Shabbir here on Tuesday. The minister highlighted the need of legislation to regulate tourism activities of developmental authorities and said that it would positively impact service delivery and increasing revenue generation. He said that proper regulation would also help discovering new avenues of tourism and attract visitors to KP. He also directed foolproof security measures for tourists in Eid season and expressed hope that the authority would provide all the needed facilities to visitors. The minister also directed to expedite pace of developmental work on Kaghan Valley Township Scheme. APP
\nPDMA works on Monsoon Contingency Plan 2024 in consultation with stakeholders to identify monsoon hazards
\nPESHAWAR: In response to the looming threat of monsoon-related disasters, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday embarked on a comprehensive contingency plan for the year 2024. The plan aims to engage all relevant stakeholders in identifying potential hazards, vulnerabilities, and risks associated with the monsoon season. By mapping available resources, the authorities seek to minimize disaster risks and ensure a well-coordinated response to any emergencies that may arise. In a recent pre-planning meeting, chaired by the Director of Disaster Risk Management at PDMA, Said Nawab, representatives from various provincial line departments came together to lay the groundwork for the upcoming monsoon season. APP
\nDirector PDMA highlighted the importance of collaboration, stating, \u201cWe have initiated the process of Monsoon Contingency Planning 2024 by involving all stakeholders. These series of meetings will continue throughout April, with the aim of finalizing the contingency plan by the end of May 2024.\u201d
\nThe PDMA has taken proactive measures to assign specific roles and responsibilities to each department involved in the monsoon plan. Furthermore, tools for data collection have been developed and shared with stakeholders, providing valuable information on district-specific hazards, vulnerability profiles, and potential impacts.
\nThe comprehensive approach adopted by the authorities underscores their commitment to prevention, mitigation, and response strategies in anticipation of the upcoming monsoon season. Through effective coordination and proactive planning, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa aims to mitigate the impact of monsoon-related disasters and safeguard the well-being of its residents.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Tourism, Zahid Chanzaib has stressed to regulate tourism activities of development authorities in upper areas and said that it would help enhance service delivery system and increasing revenue generation. He was talking to Director General (DG) Kaghan Development Authority (KDA), Muhammad Shabbir here on Tuesday. The minister highlighted the need […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-398054","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-peshawar"},"yoast_head":"\n