By Meng Fanrong

ISLAMABAD, Sept. 4 (China Economic Net)- At the invitation of Pakistan's Capital Development Authority (CDA), a seven-member Blue Sky Rescue (BSR) team arrived in Pakistan on August 26 to deliver specialized rapid water rescue training for 26 emergency responders from the Capital Emergency Services.

BSR delegation conducts specialized rapid water rescue training for 26 members of Pakistan's Capital Emergency Services, Islamabad, photo provided to CEN

Led by Zhang Yong, the chief commander of the volunteer-based humanitarian organization, the delegation included senior trainers and equipment specialists from China. The training program, which came at a time when Pakistan is grappling with severe flooding in multiple regions, aimed to enhance the operational skills of emergency responders in water rescue scenarios.

BSR delegation conducts specialized rapid water rescue training for 26 members of Pakistan's Capital Emergency Services, Islamabad, photo provided to CEN

Theoretical lessons were conducted on August 27 at the training center of the Capital Emergency Services, covering essential principles of water safety and rescue protocols. From August 28 to 29, practical sessions were conducted, featuring hands-on exercises such as safe water entry, three rescue swimming techniques, rubber boat operation and steering, rope throwing, and live water rescue drills.

The Chinese team worked closely with key officials from the Pakistani side, including Dr. Abdul Rehman, Director General of the Capital Emergency Services. Through systematic instruction and simulation training, the Pakistani rescuers mastered critical aquatic emergency skills.

Upon completion of the program, Chief Commander Zhang Yong presented certificates of qualification to all participants. The Capital Emergency Services also awarded honorary certificates to each member of the BSR team in recognition of their contribution. As a gesture of support, Blue Sky Rescue also donated a batch of professional water rescue gear, including life vests and helmets, to the Pakistani agency.

Given the ongoing flood situation in Pakistan, the training was highly valued by both parties. Following fruitful discussions, the two sides agreed to jointly establish the "Blue Sky Rescue Foundation Pakistan Office" at the headquarter of the Capital Emergency Services. The office was inaugurated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Dr. Abdul Rehman and Mr. Zhang Yong.

Moving forward, the office will serve as a base for BSR's humanitarian missions in Pakistan and facilitate the sharing of Chinese emergency response standards and capacity-building expertise.