National Disaster Management Act, 2010 (Act No. XXIV of 2010). Country/Territory Pakistan Document type Legislation Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the establishment of a National Disaster Management System for Pakistan. Subject Environment gen. Keyword Basic legislation Hazards Early warning system Institution Protection of habitats Research Risk assessment/management Public health Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 17 August 2007. Abstract This Act, consisting of 48 sections divided into eleven Chapters, provides for the establishment of a National Disaster Management System. After the commencement of this Act the Federal Government may establish the National Disaster Management Commission and the National Disaster Management Authority, entitled to perform the following activities: lay down policies on disaster management; approve the National Plan and plans prepared by the Ministries or Divisions of the federal Government; lay down guidelines to be followed by Federal Government and Provincial Authorities; arrange for, and oversee the provision of fund for the purpose of mitigation measures, preparedness and response; provide such support to other countries affected by major disasters; and take other measures for the prevention of disaster or the mitigation or for preparedness and capacity building for dealing with disaster situation. Full text English Website www.na.gov.pk