Title: Evaluation of National Preparedness Policy against Natural

Disasters in Pakistan
Submitted by : Rabiya Mukhtar
Abstract:
Last ten years have shown some worst forms of natural disasters in Pakistan. This
includes Kashmir earthquake in 2005, Baluchistan earthquake in 2008 and 2011 and
massive flooding in 2010,2011,2012 and 2014. Although national preparedness
against natural disasters is a shared responsibility of whole community, this paper
focuses the national preparedness policies against such mega events; affecting the
lives of major population in the country.
In order to identify the core capabilities necessary for preparedness against future
disasters and recognizing the weaknesses in the system, the research is divided into
numerous stages. Firstly, the national preparedness goal is identified which set forth
the critical mission areas. Secondly, the national preparedness system is evaluated
which has been set up to meet the national preparedness goal. Thirdly the national
response framework is assessed which set the guidelines to conduct the national
disaster response in the event of major earthquakes and floods.
Lastly, the success and shortcomings in the functional mechanism of national
disaster management system is evaluated in the light of recent major natural
disasters encountered by the country and recommendations for improvement are
suggested.
Personal Profile:

Rabiya Mukhtar is based in Lahore and currently working in a structural design

consultancy firm Amin Tariq Associates as Design Engineer/Design Team Leader
She is internationally qualified Disaster Manager with M.Sc in Earthquake
Engineering with Disaster Management from University College London, UK and
having six years of hands-on experience in various aspects of Structural Design
Consultancy Services in Pakistan

She is enthusiastic to participate in development of sustainable and disaster

resilient communities in Pakistan