By Waqar Malik
London: International Emergency Team UK Chair Mehrban Sadiq organised a high-level visit for Dr Rizwan Naseer, the founder of Punjab Emergency Service (Rescue 1122), to the London Fire Service. The visit focused on examining advanced water rescue operations, flood-response capabilities, firefighting equipment, and life-saving technologies used by UK emergency services.
The visit provided an important platform for sharing expertise and best practices between emergency service professionals from the United Kingdom and Pakistan. Discussions focused on improving emergency preparedness, enhancing flood response capabilities, preventing incidents, and strengthening strategies to save lives during natural disasters, particularly flooding in Pakistan.Dr Rizwan Naseer has played a transformative role in developing emergency response systems across Punjab and beyond. Through his vision, leadership, and dedication to professional training, Punjab Emergency Service (Rescue 1122) has become one of the most respected emergency response organisations in the region and is frequently recognised internationally as a model of excellence.
During the visit, experts demonstrated modern rescue equipment, specialist water-rescue resources, and operational procedures used by UK emergency services to respond effectively to floods and other large-scale emergencies. The exchange of knowledge is expected to further strengthen Pakistan’s disaster management and emergency response capabilities.Speaking about the visit, International Emergency Team UK Chair Mehrban Sadiq praised Dr Rizwan Naseer’s outstanding contribution to emergency services development in Pakistan.
Mehrban Sadiq said:
Dr Rizwan Naseer has made an extraordinary contribution to the development and success of Punjab Emergency Service. Through his dedication, vision, and relentless hard work, he has transformed the organisation into a model institution that is admired both nationally and internationally. Punjab Emergency Service stands today as a shining example of what can be achieved through professional leadership and commitment to public service.
Over the years, I have had the privilege of supporting training initiatives, establishing capacity-building camps, and sharing expertise with emergency workers in different parts of Pakistan, particularly Punjab. These efforts have helped strengthen professional skills and foster closer cooperation between the United Kingdom and Pakistan.
When dedicated and patriotic individuals who genuinely care about humanity work together, no challenge is too great. The success of Punjab Emergency Service is clear evidence of this. We remain committed to supporting emergency service organisations across other provinces of Pakistan so they can continue to grow, improve their capabilities, and provide the highest standards of protection for human life.The visit marks another important step in strengthening cooperation between UK and Pakistani emergency services. It is expected to contribute significantly to future collaboration in flood preparedness, rescue training, disaster management, and life-saving operations, helping to build safer and more resilient communities across Pakistan.
International Emergency Team UK Organises London Fire Service Visit for Dr Rizwan Naseer to Strengthen UK–Pakistan Emergency Services Cooperation
