Aid expanded for the flood-stricken population in Pakistan by the United States

The United States has pledged its support for Pakistan in response to the devastating floods that hit the country in 2025. A US delegation, led by the Chargé d'Affaires, Natalie A. Baker, and Commander of the United States Army Central Command (US ARCENT), Lieutenant General Patrick Frank, attended an interactive consultative session conducted by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) at the National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) in Islamabad.

The session, which marked the first day of a two-day event, aimed to discuss Comprehensive International Simulation Exercises (CISE) to enhance disaster resilience. The CISE engages foreign and regional partners to strengthen disaster resilience, and in 2025, the international organisation collaborating with Pakistan to improve crisis management capabilities and strengthen regional disaster resilience was the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA).

The delegation reaffirmed the commitment to deepening cooperation in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and CISE to strengthen regional resilience against escalating climate challenges. The US has pledged to support Pakistan's relief activities through logistic support, technical expertise, and humanitarian assistance. Six relief flights are scheduled to arrive in Pakistan, carrying essential supplies such as tents, dewatering pumps, and generators.

The relief goods were formally handed over to the Pakistan Army, and the consignments will be transported to Army Flood Relief Camps for distribution among the flood-affected population across the country. The first relief flight has already landed, and the US ARCENT is providing humanitarian assistance to Pakistan in response to the ongoing flood crisis.

The floods, a result of a fierce monsoon season compounded by India's releasing water, have caused significant damage. More than 880 people have been killed, and over 1.2 million people have been affected by the floods this year. The success of early warning systems in Pakistan enabled thousands to self-evacuate during the 2025 floods, reducing casualties.

During the interactive session, NDMA and US disaster response experts shared best practices, aligned technological tools, and streamlined joint response protocols. Baker praised Pakistan's proactive use of technology and international collaboration through CISE for regional disaster resilience. Lieutenant General Frank commended NDMA's proactive approach and NEOC's critical role in mitigating potential hazards in Pakistan.

On the second day of the briefing, Ivana Vuco, Disaster Expert for Asia, and her team from the US State Department attended the session. Baker stated that Pakistan's innovative disaster management framework sets a strong example for regional disaster resilience. The discussion covered risk financing through contingency funds and insurance for rapid recovery.

The delegation participated in the first day of a two-day consultative session in Islamabad, with the aim of enhancing disaster resilience through Comprehensive International Simulation Exercises (CISE). The US is committed to supporting Pakistan's relief activities in response to the 2025 floods, demonstrating a strong commitment to deepening cooperation in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and CISE to strengthen regional resilience against escalating climate challenges.