{
  "id": 7692845,
  "title": "NDMA told to provide relief to people of rain-hit areas",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/ndma-told-to-provide-relief-to-people-of-rain-hit-areas",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T01:49:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2030267/ndma-told-to-provide-relief-to-people-of-rain-hit-areas"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Islamabad witnessed a significant meeting on Tuesday between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Chairman, Lt-Gen Inam Haider Malik. The prime minister directed the NDMA to utilize all resources to provide relief to individuals affected by heavy rains and maintain effective communication with relevant provincial departments and Provincial Disaster Management Authorities (PDMAs).\n\nDuring the meeting, the NDMA chairman provided a briefing on the anticipated pattern of the ongoing monsoon season and the country's preparedness to handle heavy rains and potential floods, emphasizing mutual cooperation between provinces and institutions. He assured the prime minister that all relevant departments nationwide were fully prepared for rescue and relief operations in case of any emergency weather conditions.\n\nPrime Minister Sharif also met KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, who urged the government to continue its efforts for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's development and welfare. The discussions covered the political situation in the province, law and order, and other mutual interests, highlighting the need for strengthened coordination between the federation and provinces to tackle the challenges faced by the people.",
  "summary": "ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to use all available resources to provide relief to people of rain-hit areas and maintain effective liaison with relevant provincial departments and Provincial Disaster Management Authorities (PDMAs). The prime minister issued this directive at a meeting with the NDMA Chairman Lt-Gen…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}