Sindh okays Rs33.7bn plan for Rescue 1122, PDMA upgrades and public alert system
“Sindh’s cabinet has approved a Rs. 33.7 billion package to modernize firefighting and emergency response, including new vehicles, drones, and an early-warning public alert system.”
Key points
- Sindh’s cabinet has approved a Rs. 33.7 billion package to modernize firefighting and emergency response, including new vehicles, drones, and an early-warning public alert system.
- The multi-year plan also targets upgrades for PDMA and Rescue 1122 with oversight through a high-level committee.
The Sindh cabinet has approved a Rs. 33.7 billion plan to strengthen provincial firefighting and emergency-response capacity, including a new early-warning public alert system and the procurement of specialized equipment and vehicles.
According to the report, the procurement list includes fire tenders, water bowsers, snorkels, all-terrain fire vehicles, and drones for firefighting and multipurpose response tasks, alongside a technology-based alert framework.
The public alert system described in the report is designed to rapidly disseminate notifications for natural disasters, health emergencies, and other urgent situations.
A statement cited in the article says the project will be carried out over three fiscal years and will cover equipment purchases, infrastructure development, and human-resource needs.
The cabinet meeting—chaired by Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah—also approved a broader modernization push for the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) and Sindh Emergency Rescue Service 1122. The report adds that a high-level committee, including the home minister, has been formed to oversee reorganization and improve coordination and response times.
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