Shah visits affected sites, chairs a high level meeting in Swat
\nDLP Report
\nSWAT
\nChief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shahab Ali Shah, conducted a detailed visit to Swat in the wake of the recent flash flood disaster. During his visit, he inspected the affected site along the Mingora Bypass Road and received a comprehensive briefing from concerned officials. Later, he presided over a high-level meeting at the Commissioner\u2019s Office in Saidu Sharif.
\nThe meeting was attended by Provincial Minister for Livestock Fazal Hakim Khan, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister on Housing Amjad Ali, Special Assistant on Relief Nek Muhammad Dawar, Secretary Relief, Commissioner Malakand Division, Deputy Commissioner Swat, elected public representatives, media personnel, and heads of relevant departments. During the meeting, several critical decisions were taken in light of the recent tragedy.
\nThe Chief Secretary announced an immediate ban on all types of mining within the Swat River\u2019s riverbed. He also directed authorities to launch a robust operation starting tomorrow against illegal encroachments and hotels constructed along and within the Swat and Panjkora rivers.
\nHe instructed the Irrigation Department to install an Early Warning System in the Swat River within a week, emphasizing the need to reassess and upgrade the current system to meet modern standards.
\nFurthermore, the office of the Additional Deputy Commissioner (Relief) Swat has been designated as an \u201cEarly Response Centre,\u201d where representatives from all relevant departments will be stationed around the clock to ensure swift and coordinated emergency responses.
\nThe Chief Secretary stressed the need to enhance the capacity of Rescue 1122 by equipping the force with drones, life jackets, and other modern rescue tools to ensure timely and effective response in the event of any future emergencies.
\nHe said drones would help locate stranded individuals, enabling prompt rescue efforts and saving precious lives. He also directed the police, irrigation, and rescue departments to carry out regular patrolling along the banks of the Swat and Panjkora rivers to monitor violations and respond swiftly to any emergencies.
\nAppealing to the media and civil society, the Chief Secretary urged them to play an active role in raising public awareness and encouraging tourists and locals to stay away from riverbanks during the monsoon season. He emphasized the role of print, electronic, and social media in alerting the public about potential flood situations in a timely manner. At the conclusion of the meeting, a collective prayer was offered for those who lost their lives in the Swat tragedy, and rescue agencies were directed to intensify efforts in the search and recovery of missing persons.
\nDuring the media talk the Chief Secretary informed that an inquiry team has already arrived in Swat and formally initiated investigations into the incident. He assured that those found negligent or responsible for any lapses will be identified and held accountable as per law. The Provincial Inspection Team is expected to submit its report to the government shortly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Shah visits affected sites, chairs a high level meeting in Swat DLP Report SWAT Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shahab Ali Shah, conducted a detailed visit to Swat in the wake of the recent flash flood disaster. During his visit, he inspected the affected site along the Mingora Bypass Road and received a comprehensive briefing from […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":487151,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-487133","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n