The National Disaster Management Act, 2010 (Pakistan)

The National Disaster Management Act was enacted to establish a National Disaster Management System for Pakistan. For this purpose, it establishes the National Disaster Management Commission (Commission) composed of the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate and in the National Assembly, as well as various cabinet ministers concerned. The Commission shall have the responsibility for laying down the policies, plans and guidelines for disaster management. The functions of the Commission also include approving the National Plan, approving plans prepared by the Ministries or Divisions of the Federal Government in accordance with the National Plan, lay down guidelines to be followed by the Federal Government and Provincial Authorities, arrange for and oversee the provision of funds for the purpose of mitigation measures, preparedness and response, and provide such support to other countries affected by major disasters as the Federal Government may determine. The Act also establishes the National Disaster Management Authority (Authority). The Authority is empowered to act as the implementing, coordinating and monitoring body for disaster management, and to prepare plans and guidelines and provide technical assistance with regard to disaster management.