The Punjab government has launched Pakistan’s first emergency airlift drone service to strengthen disaster response and rescue operations in flood-hit areas.
According to the Home Department, the drone is capable of carrying up to 200 kilograms, allowing it to airlift stranded individuals from dangerous locations and transport them to safety. Officials say this breakthrough will make rescues faster and more efficient in regions that are otherwise hard to reach.
The new equipment has already been deployed to Multan, where rising floodwaters have trapped residents. Civil Defense conducted successful test flights in Lahore before the drone was sent to South Punjab. “This technology will help us save precious lives in record time,” an official noted.
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Home Secretary Punjab announced that the government will purchase ten more drones for Civil Defense in the coming months. He praised Civil Defense staff and volunteers as “frontline soldiers” in the fight against floods and emergencies.
To further build capacity, the government has also introduced the Punjab Civil Defense Resilience Corps. The force will receive international-standard training and modern equipment to improve rescue effectiveness. More than 4,000 citizens have already registered online to volunteer for the initiative.