PM directs early preparedness for next monsoon
Renews Pakistan’s commitment to child rights, education
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed authorities concerned to begin early preparations to prevent any loss of life or property during next year’s monsoon season and ordered immediate implementation of the short-term plan presented by the Ministry of Climate Change.
The prime minister, chairing a meeting to review measures to prevent monsoon-related damages, approved the ministry’s short-term plan on the subject and stressed its urgent execution.
He asked the Ministry of Climate Change, the Ministry of Planning, and the National Disaster Management Authority to work in close coordination with provincial governments for integrated planning on climate change.
He also called for preparations to convene a meeting of the National Water Council to carry out national-level planning on water management.
Prime Minister Shehbaz said that, as a developing country, a substantial portion of its GDP was repeatedly diverted to counter the adverse effects of climate change — resources that could otherwise be utilised for development projects.
He said that unfortunately, Pakistan continued to bear severe consequences of climate change despite contributing almost negligibly to global carbon emissions.
The meeting was briefed on international forecasts and indicators regarding next year’s monsoon. The Ministry of Climate Change also briefed on short, medium, and long-term plans to prevent the monsoon-related losses.
The meeting was attended by federal ministers AhsanIqbal, Ahad Khan Cheema, Muhammad Aurangzeb, Dr. Musadik Malik, AtaullahTarar, and relevant senior officials.
Furthermore, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, on World Children’s Day, reaffirmed the country’s commitment to child welfare, protection, and education.
In his message for the Children’s day, the prime minister highlighted this year’s theme, “My Day, My Rights,” underscoring the importance of recognizing children’s individual and collective rights at national and international levels.
PM Shehbaz Sharif emphasized that the future of any nation is deeply linked to the wellbeing and development of its children, describing inter-state cooperation for child welfare as essential. He noted that mental and physical growth, safety, and quality education remain the foundational pillars of children’s rights.
The prime minister amid seeking a comprehensive approach called for effective strategies that are necessary to ensure the fulfillment of these rights and to curb incidents of violence against children. He reiterated that protecting children from harm is a critical governmental priority.
The PM stated that the government is taking “every possible measure” to provide educational facilities to talented children across the country. He described the accelerated progress on the Daanish School Project as “commendable and satisfactory,” while also acknowledging the significance of BISP’s child nutrition support programs and educational stipends.
Despite these efforts, he stressed the need for greater coordination and a more robust strategy to advance child rights nationwide. He added that families, communities, and all levels of government must work sincerely to instill positive social trends and ensure a peaceful, prosperous future. Staff Report
