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National Disaster Management Act, 2010 (Act No. XXIV of 2010).

Country/Territory
Pakistan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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