Move to boost air search, rescue services

Published May 2, 2026 Updated May 2, 2026 05:58am

RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in aeronautical search and rescue (SAR) services.

The MoU was signed at NDMA Headquarters, Islamabad, by Mr Adnan Khan, Director of Operations, PAA, and Lt. Col. Ali Imran Syed, Director of (Response), NDMA.

The agreement aims to strengthen coordination between the two organisations through improved information sharing, joint operational planning, and capacity-building initiatives.

Published in Dawn, May 2nd, 2026

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