This document discusses the need for a clearly defined national disaster management policy in Pakistan. It outlines the main elements that should be included in such a policy, including defining the disaster threats, assessing available resources, and outlining organizational arrangements for prevention, preparedness, response, recovery and development. The process of policy definition should consider factors like the disaster threat, likely effects, resources, and how the policy interlocks with other national policies like development and environment protection. The document provides examples of Pakistan's hazards like earthquakes, floods, tsunamis and discusses the country's disaster context due to factors like climate, geography and vulnerability. It outlines Pakistan's pre-2005 and post-2005 disaster management systems and arrangements.