PESHAWAR: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority on Thursday launched its disaster risk management (DRM) roadmap for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Representatives of the international donors, NGOs and humanitarian organisations and officials of the federal and KP governments attended the ceremony here.

Secretary, Relief Rehabilitation and Settlement Department, said on the occasion that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was prone to a number of hazards, both natural and human induced, and they must work with dedication to mitigate the risks and prepare to ensure timely response to any potential disaster.

The roadmap can be considered as one of major milestones in bridging the existing gaps among disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery and sustainable development.

Published in Dawn, June 19th, 2015

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