NEMA Defends $48K London Consultancy Report on NZ Flood Risks

New Zealand is shifting its approach to disaster management by prioritizing long-term risk reduction over reactive spending. While natural hazard expenditure over the last 15 years has been heavily concentrated on response and recovery, the government is now integrating new technology and data systems to improve national resilience. This move, funded in Budget 2026, aims … Read more

Murad Ali Shah Defends Sindh Local Government System

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday defended the province’s local government system while criticizing federal authorities for the ongoing energy crisis in Karachi. Speaking in Karachi, the chief minister dismissed external criticism of Sindh’s local governance, arguing that critics should first address the lack of effective local bodies in their own provinces. Why … Read more