Provincial Disaster Management Authorities Pakistan, By-Laws
Province-level disaster management authorities and their governing acts and plans, operating under the federal NDMA Act 2010 framework.
Overview
Each province runs its own Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), responsible for implementing disaster management policy, coordinating relief operations, and maintaining provincial disaster response plans, all under the umbrella of the National Disaster Management Act 2010. This section brings together the governing acts, plans, and guidelines for Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, and Azad Jammu & Kashmir.
Key points
- Punjab PDMA Act and disaster management plan
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa PDMA Act and plan
- Sindh PDMA guidelines
- Azad Jammu & Kashmir PDMA Act
Who this applies to
Provincial government departments, local disaster response teams, and organizations coordinating relief efforts within a specific province.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between NDMA and a PDMA?
NDMA is the federal authority setting national policy; each PDMA implements and coordinates disaster management within its own province.
Do all provinces have identical PDMA structures?
No, each operates under its own act or plan, though all sit within the national framework set by the NDMA Act 2010.
Who coordinates relief when a disaster crosses provincial lines?
NDMA typically steps in to coordinate at the national level when a disaster affects more than one province.
Where does Gilgit-Baltistan's disaster authority fit in?
It has its own Disaster Management Authority, also established under the NDMA Act 2010 framework, alongside the provincial PDMAs listed here.
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