Islamabad: The 15th meeting of the Board of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Wednesday decided upgradation of the Capital Emergency services in Islamabad with the creation of more rescue stations and training of the emergency staff.
During the meeting, approval was granted for filling vacant positions, training emergency staff and providing modern equipment to upgrade the Capital Emergency Services in Islamabad.
It was also decided to seek support regarding vetting of the equipment from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in this regard. The board approved the recruitment process for various positions in the Capital Emergency Services. A state-of-the-art Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will be established for improved monitoring and tracking of all emergency operations.
Additionally, 12 rescue stations will be set up across Islamabad for rapid response along with the launch of a motorbike rescue service comprising approximately 50 motorcycles. An approval was also granted for finalising the Capital Emergency Service Regulations.
A briefing was also given on the provision of modern equipment for Capital Emergency Services, including water rescue vans, advanced tools, and the purchase of rescue vehicles.
CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa, who chaired the board meeting, directed that all available resources be utilized to equip Capital Emergency Services with modern facilities leaving no stone unturned to ensure citizens receive the best possible services. The CDA Board also approved the hiring of a consultant to pursue carbon credit acquisition for projects in Islamabad.
Chairman CDA emphasized that acquiring carbon credits will internationally recognize CDA’s efforts in forest conservation, afforestation, reducing air pollution.
The meeting was informed that practical steps in accordance with international conventions for carbon credit acquisition will be taken soon after the appointment of the consultant. The board also approved amendments to the committee formed for hiring an evaluator firm to assess land and properties in Islamabad.
The meeting also included detailed deliberations on hiring consultants for reviewing the detailed design, professional technical services and comprehensive planning of the first phase of the Jinnah Medical Complex.
It was decided that, after international tendering, the lowest bidders would be recommended for consultancy services. The Board also decided to allocate land for the establishment of a teaching hospital in Islamabad. Professor Dr. Muhammad Ali, Vice Chancellor of Punjab University, joined the meeting via Zoom link.