RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) celebrated World Civil Defence Day here Friday.
Deputy Commissioner Talat Mahmood Gondal was chief guest on the occasion. Assistant Commissioner City Maleeha Jamal, Civil Defence Officer Sanjeeda Khanam, Chief warden Civil Defence, Malik Paker, President RCCI Raja Amer Iq2bal, Vice President Asim Malik, group leader Sohail Altaf, members of the Chamber and a large number of civil defence volunteers were also present on the occasion.
Speaking at the ceremony, the deputy commissioner said the role of volunteers and civil defence department was important in the prevailing law and order situation as volunteers help protectlives and properties of people during natural disasters, flood, emergency and war. He appreciated RCCI for holding the ceremony to mark the day.
President RCCI Raja Amer Iqbal in his address appreciated the role of civil defence and assured his full support and cooperation in this regard.
RCCI was ready to provide assistance to civil defence in organizing training workshops and seminars. He also lauded the services of volunteers. A memorandum of understanding was also signed between RCCI and Civil defence department. Under the agreement, training workshops, fire safety, emergency exit drills will be conducted for traders and Industrialists with the assistance of RCCI.
