The home department has begun revising the Punjab War Book to prepare for wartime and emergency scenarios, more than four decades after it was last drafted in 1981.
The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Punjab Home Secretary Dr Ahmad Javed Qazi on Tuesday.
The Defence Planning Wing of the department presented an initial framework outlining the roles and responsibilities of 33 provincial and federal institutions in case of a hostile attack.
Officials said the updated War Book will assign clear responsibilities to each department to ensure swift and coordinated responses during emergencies.
The meeting reviewed preparedness measures for missile strikes, drone attacks, and cyber threats. It also considered constructing underground shelters and bunkers in residential areas, with possible amendments to building by-laws.
Dr Qazi directed all districts to map available resources and stressed the need for uninterrupted food and medicine supply chains during crises. He added that civil defence and emergency services, including Rescue 1122, would be fully equipped to respond, while hospitals and communication systems would remain functional under all circumstances.
The participants also discussed countering misinformation on social media by ensuring timely dissemination of verified information.
Coordination among district administrations, the PDMA, civil defence, Rescue 1122, and security agencies will be incorporated into the revised War Book.
The meeting was attended by Additional IG Punjab Tariq Chauhan, Secretary Emergency Services Dr Rizwan Naseer, DIG Special Branch Khurram Shehzad, senior PDMA and defence officials, and other representatives.
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