CERBM

📊 Data-Driven Progress for Balochistan!

Experts from University of Balochistan Dr. Waheed Noor, Director CERBM-GIL, Dr. Sanauallah Panezai, Associate Professor, Prof. Dr. Nadeem, Prof. Dr. Shafi, Dr. Wajid, and Ms. Palwasha Jogezai attended the high level Data Gap Assessment Workshop Balochistan, held on October 2025.

The workshop, organized by UNICEF and the Government of Balochistan, focused on bridging data gaps for smarter planning and stronger results under the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) Round 7 initiative.

🚨 Flood Impact in Punjab, Pakistan (June–August 2025) 🌊

The latest satellite-based analysis highlights the devastating impact of floods in Punjab Province.

Before Flood (June 2025): Normal river flows and stable cropland conditions.

During Flood (August 2025): Widespread inundation observed along major rivers, with large areas of cropland submerged.

Severe Impact: The flood has spread across multiple districts, heavily affecting agriculture and livelihoods.

🛰️ Data Source: Copernicus Sentinel-1 SAR (2025), processed via Google Earth Engine.
📍 Study Area: Punjab Province
📊 Map Development: August 2025 by Center of Excellence for Results Based Management (CERBM) GIS Team.

👉 These visuals emphasize the urgent need for climate resilience, disaster preparedness, and sustainable water management policies to protect vulnerable communities.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is signed on Monday, 30th December 2024, between the Commissionerate for Afghan Refugees, Balochistan (CAR), and the University of Balochistan (UoB) at the Vice Chancellor’s Secretariat. The agreement focuses on joint research to improve facilities for Afghan refugees through innovative research, and building data evidences for effective decision-making.

A delegation from CAR Balochistan, Commissioner Mr. Arbab Talib-ul-Moula, and Mr. Jamil Kakar, Deputy Director, representatives from United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Ms. Sadia Atta, met the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Zahoor Ahmed Bazai and discussed this new collaborative initiative.

Later, the delegation visited Center of Excellence for Results Based Management (CERBM), Government Innovation Lab (GIL), and the facilitation center for Afghan refugees at UoB. Director CERBM-GIL, Dr. Waheed Noor, and Mr. Gul Mohammad Kakar were also presented in the ceremony and briefed the delegation on the efforts and contribution made by UoB.

This collaboration represents a key step in addressing the needs of Afghan refugees in Balochistan and promoting research-driven solutions for sustainable development. The Vice Chancellor thanked the delegation for their visit and extended full support in future collaboration for the good of the society.


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