Islamabad: Emergency Response Committee (ERC) at a meeting in Islamabad today reviewed national preparedness and response during the current spell of monsoon rains. It was chaired via video link by the Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Committee was presented with a comprehensive overview of recent monsoon-related incidents, including the resulting human and infrastructure losses, the status of ongoing rescue and relief operations, and progress on rehabilitation efforts in the affected areas.

The Committee reviewed the response measures undertaken by federal ministries, provincial governments, and district administrations. It acknowledged their efforts in safeguarding communities, conducting rescue operations, providing relief assistance, and restoring essential services in affected areas.