ARU PAKISTAN-JINNO

NIHON TANBOU

By:ZAFAR WAQAR TAJ

Contents

1. Pakistan:1.1 Introduction to Pakistan1.2 Hazards1.3 Plan

2. Experience of Japan:2.1 ADRC2.2 Learning Activities2.3 Field Visits2.4 Exposures2.5 Departments & Institutions

3. Excursions:3.1 Places Visited3.2 Charms3.3 General

4. Feats:4.1 Lessons Learnt4.2 Impression of Japan4.3 Future Plans

Fuji-sanJapan3776 m

K2Pakistan8611 m

K2 8611 meters

Rakaposhi 7399 meters

Nanga Parbat 8126 meters

Masharbrum I 7821 meters

Fuji-san Japan

The Peaks

1.1 Introduction to Pakistan

1.1.1 Introduction1.1.2 Our Roots1.1.3 Today’s Pakistan1.1.4 --do--1.1.5 Northern Areas1.1.6 Men at Their Best1.1.7 Folk Pakistan1.1.8 Pastimes1.1.9 Flora & Fauna1.1.10 --do—1.1.11 --do—

AFGHANISTAN

INDIA

CHINA

IRAN

ARABIAN SEA

Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Area: 796,096 Sq. Kms

Topography: Coastal Beaches, sandy deserts, plateaus, plains, mountains, snow covered peaksNorthern Highlands, Indus River Plains, Baluchistan Plateau

Demography: 167 million (34% Urban – 66%Rural)Languages: Multi cultural, Multi ethnical, Multi lingual

(Urdu, English, Punjabi, Pushto, Baluchi, Sindhi, Hindko, Gojri, Kashmiri, Brahwi, Shina,Brushahski, Wakhi, Khwar)

Climate: Extreme

PAKISTAN

1.1.1 INTRODUCTION:

Harapa 1700 BCMohinjodaro 2600-1900 BC 1.1.2 OUR ROOTS

Faisal Mosque

Minar-e-Pakistan

Islamia College

Ziarat House

Baluchistan

Shrine

Sindh

Punjab

Islamabad

NWFP

1.1.3 TODAY’S PAKISTAN

1.1.4 TODAY’S PAKISTAN

Where Time stopped!A Kalash Women A Balti Girl

Baltit FortHunza

HeavenSkardu

KarakurumsGhizer

1.1.5 NAs --- Heaven on the Earth

Area --- 72496 Sq KmsPopulation --- 1.5 MillionDistricts --- 06Density --- 20.7/Sq KmJunction --- Karakurums, Hindukush & HimalayasRivers --- Six

(Ghizer, Gilgit, Nagar, Hunza, Shiyok, Skardu)

Topography --- Mountainous (Lakes, Snow peaks, Pastures, Glaciers, Rivers)

1.1.6 Men at Their Best

M. A. JinnahFather of the Nation

Imran KhanCricket

Nazir SabirClimber

Ashraf AmanClimber

ShehbazJunior

Jahangir KhanSquash

M. YousafSnooker

1.1.7 FOLK PAKISTAN

PunjabSindh

NWFP

NAs

Sword Dance Dholak

Dadang

Baluchistan

Pipes Painting

1.1.8 PASTIMES

Ibex

Himalayan Brown Bear

Beauty with GraceSnow Leopard

MarkhorThe National Animal

1.1.9 Flora & Fauna

Double Humped Camels

National Bird

1.1.10 Flora & Fauna

Cotton

Nigella sativa

Sunflower

WheatSugar Cane

1.1.11 Flora & Fauna

1.2 Hazards:1.2.1 Hazards1.2.2 Mega Earth Quake1.2.3-5 Life has to go on

• Floods• Droughts• Earthquakes• Cyclone• Flash Floods• Land Slides• Avalanches• Infectious

Diseases/Epidemics• Human Induced

Hazards

1.2.1 HAZARDS:

1.2.2 Mega Earthquake of 2005

Date: 8th October 2005Magnitude: 7.6 Moment Magnitude ScaleEpicenter: MuzzafarabadDepth: 10 KmsAreas Affected: 30,000 sq Km

(NWFP, Azad Kashmir,Islamabad)Deaths: 73,338 (Including about 18000 Children)

Injured: 128,304

1.2.3 Life Has to Go On

Old Fellows Golden Autumn

Glowing Spring Decent Mosque

Colours

1.2.4 Life Has to Go On

Wheat Crops

Dancing CobrasWho Else Can Dare?

OxenDancing Horse Taking a napeBuffalo

Focused on a brighter future

Embroidery

Traditional Dresses Kalash Colours

Handicrafts

1.2.5 Life Has to Go On

1.3 Plans:1.3.1 Japan1.3.2 General

a. Traditions & Cultureb. Historical Placesc. Tourist Spotsd. Nihongo

An Ancient CivilizationUnique CultureStories of WW-IIStrong EconomyTechnical & Scientific AdvancementProne to a Number of DisastersWell Developed DDR MechanismWorld wide Philanthropic Assistance

First Day in Japan – Kansai AirportArrival 23rd February 2008 - – - Departure 24th June

2008(Four Months)

1.3.1 JAPAN:

1.3.2 Generala. Traditions & Cultureb. Historical Placesc. Tourist Spotsd. Nihongo

Traditions & Culture Historical Places Tourist Spots Nihongo

2. Experience of Japan:

2.1 ADRC 2.2 Learning Activities2.3 Field Visits2.4 Exposures in Field Visits2.5 Office Environment

2.1 ASIAN DISASTER REDUCTION CENTER:

FORMATION:25 Member Countries05 Advisor Countries01 Observer

ACTIVITIES:Information SharingHuman Resources DevelopmentBuilding Community Capabilities

OFFICE ENVIRON:DecentElegantCooperativeNot over burdened

COLLEAGUES:PoliteGentleCooperativehelpful Zafar with Suzuki-san

The Executive Director

2.2 Learning Activities:

LecturesSeminarsParticipatory drillsDRR Related LiteratureHazard Mapping ExercisesVisits to Educational InstitutionsVisits to DRR Related DepartmentsVisits to DRR Museums and Memorials

Construction SiteSannomiya

Fire Fighting DrillOsaka Abeno

Hazard MappingExercise

LectureAt JICA Center

E-DefenseMiki

Hanshin Awaji Arakawa Karyu River OfficeTokyo

Retrofitted BuildingKatsushika Ward Office

Hiroshima

Kyoto

Osaka

Shizuka

Chiba

Tokyo

Yamaguchi

2.3 Field Visits:KyotoOsakaTokyoChibaShizuokaYamaguchiHiroshima

2.4 Exposures :

KyotoKyoto UniversityKiyomizu temple

Tokyo 1st Visit:Chiba UniversityRoppongi HillsImperial PalaceOdaiba

Fujitokoha UniversityFujitokoha UniversityShiraito no Taki

Yamaguchi UniversityYamaguchi UniversityAkiyoshi Cave & Plateau

HiroshimaAtomic Bomb Dome Atomic Bomb Museum

Tokyo 2nd Visit:Arakawa River Karyu OfficeKatsushida Wrad Office

A Sunset From Roppongi

The Calm Imperial Palace

Liberty?

Kyoto UniversityThe Temple

Arakawa Karyu Kasen OfficeArakawa Karyu Kasen Aqua Museum

Yamaguchi University Akiyoshi CaveAiyoshi Plateau

Shiraito no Taki

Atomic Bomb DomAtomic Bomb Museum

2.5 Departments & Institutions:DRI Museum Kobe

Osaka AbenoMiki E-Defense LabDisaster Prevention Research Institute (DPRI), KyotoDisaster Prevention Facilities, Kiyomiezu TempleNojima Fault Preservation Museum, Awaji CityUrban Environment System, Chiba UniversityFujitokoha UniversityKobe City Fire DepartmentCivil Engineering Department, Yamaguchi UniversityYamaguchi Prefecture Disaster management DepartmentKatsushika ward OfficeArakawa Karyu River OfficeTakenaka Construction Site SannomiyaHyogo Prefecture Art Museum

3. Excursions:

3.1 Places Visited3.2 Charms3.3 General Exposures

MikiHimeji

Kakogawa

Nara

KawagueGunma

3.1 Places Visited:

Miki CityHimejiKakogawa RiverKyoto RiverNaraKawagoeGunma

Kyoto River

3.2 Charms:

3.3 General Exposures:

Meeting New PeopleMaking New FriendsWatching New PlacesExperiencing New CultureLearning New Things

Watabe-san Kayashima-san________________________

Feats:4.1 Lessons Learnt4.2 Impression of Japan4.3 Future Plans

HFA:

* Make disaster risk reduction a PRIORITY* Know the risk and take action* Build understanding and awareness* Reduce risk* Preparedness for active action

4.1 Lessons Learnt:

HFA in Practice Investing Huge Revenue on Disaster Prevention.Researches, Trainings, Seminars, WorkshopsCommunity Awareness Campaigns, Drills, Hazard MappingFormulation and Implementation of Disaster (Risk) Management LawsUtilization of Sophisticated Scientific Tools & Modern Technology

Disaster PreparednessFinancial Measures Being Taken by the Japan GovernmentWell Evolved Legal SystemMaximum Implementation of Legal provisionsCommunities are aware & equippedDepartments are skilled & alertRole of Educational Institutions Researches and FacultiesConcerned agencies are backed up with modern technologyCoordination & cooperation among concerned agencies

Disaster Awareness:

1st September - Disaster Reduction Day30th August to 5th September - Disaster Reduction Week17th January - Disaster Reduction & Volunteer Day15th to 21st January - Disaster Reduction Volunteer Week

Community Participation:

KnowledgeDrillsHazard MappingVolunteer OrganizationsAlertness

4.2 Impression of Japan:

Calm & QuietHardworking & Busy

Polite & GentleDiligent & Careful

CITIES & TOWNSWell Planned & Clean

4.3 Future Plans:

Practical utilization of the knowledge gained.Propose capacity building of field staffCollection of maximum information for DRMWork for maximum involvement of local

communities in DRMInvolvement of School, College & University

StudentsShare my experience with colleagues

Special Thanks:Ohori-san, Tsujigami-san,

Watabe-san, Kayashima-san & all others

Koji Suzuki-s

an, Watanabe-san

SUGGESTIONS (For VRs) :

1. Select appropriate faculty for your study.2. Manage time to visit places worth seeing.3. Share your experience.4. Create a friendly environment.5. Feel free to inquire.6. Live in Today.7. Don’t try what you cannot digest.8. Don’t think of what is left back.9. Don’t burden yourself with worries.10. Do as Romans do while in the Rome.

11. Enjoy your stay in Japan.

ShiratorisanFormer Incharge VR

OhorisanCurrent Incharge VR

An Outstanding OpportunityDRR MechanismExposure

Who is who & What is what?Japanese Language OrientationIntroduction to Japanese CultureA short assignment each weekA comprehensive assignment in addition to the final presentationAttachment with other colleagues for assistance

Few Proposals:

A D R C’s VR Programme

Hi Zafar!

I have a good news for you. The DPC is going to be held in this September and you are going to be promoted as Deputy Commissioner to BS-18. Workhard and come up with good results.

We all wish you goodluck.

Sincerely,

A. K. Taj

THANKS