Provincial Disaster Management Authority

What Provincial Disaster Management Authority does

Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is a provincial government entity of Pakistan, established by the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on 27 October 2008 under the National Disaster Management Ordinance framework. PDMA is the sole statutory authority mandated to coordinate disaster management across all four stages — mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery — for the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It serves the general public of the province (citizens affected by floods, earthquakes, landslides, cyclones, and complex emergencies), district administrations through District Disaster Management Units (DDMUs), and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in relief camps.

PDMA's core technology platform is the Provincial Emergency Operations Center (PEOC), a centralized 24/7 command-and-control unit coordinating real-time response between provincial line departments and district administrations. Its flagship citizen-facing product, the Digital Compensation Platform accessible via the DASTAK App (launched December 2025), enables disaster-affected populations to register compensation cases digitally and receive direct bank-account transfers, replacing manual paper-based processes. Supporting products include specialized hazard mapping (flood, seismic, GLOF, heat wave, landslide, climate, monsoon), annual Monsoon and Winter Contingency Plans dating back to 2012, a 1700 emergency helpline, and a daily situation reporting portal. A Monitoring and Evaluation Wing oversees reconstruction and rehabilitation project transparency, and a Complex Emergency Wing addresses conflict-driven displacement.

PDMA does not operate on a commercial revenue model. All disaster management, relief, compensation, and rehabilitation services are provided free of charge to affected populations, funded entirely through provincial government budget allocations. The organization sustains operations via institutional partnerships with multilateral agencies (WFP, UNOCHA, UNDP, GIZ, World Bank, IMF) and federal counterparts (NDMA, PNRA). Its 2025-2030 Provincial Disaster Management Plan, launched December 2025 with UNDP and GIZ support, formalizes the next phase of preparedness, climate resilience, and coordination development.

Name

Provincial Disaster Management Authority

Legal name

Provincial Disaster Management Authority

Website

https://pdma.gov.pk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is a provincial government entity, established 2008, that coordinates disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and compensation across all districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, serving disaster-affected citizens, district administrations, and internally displaced persons through its PEOC command center and DASTAK digital platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Disaster Management Services

NAICS

Public Administration (92)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Management & Disaster Response (EOC, Civil Defense) (BPAIAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) & Preparedness (BPADADAK), Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL)

Keywords

• Disaster management
• Emergency response coordination
• Humanitarian relief services
• Disaster risk reduction
• Government public safety

Headquarters

HQ city

Peshawar

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PDMA Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provides province-wide disaster management services across all four stages: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. It coordinates emergency response through the Provincial Emergency Operations Center (PEOC), manages relief operations and IDP camps, provides compensation to disaster-affected citizens via the Digital Compensation Platform accessible through the DASTAK App, and delivers specialized hazard mapping and contingency planning products.

Product overview

PDMA Khyber Pakhtunkhwa operates as a unified disaster management platform with the Provincial Emergency Operation Center (PEOC) as its core coordination hub, supported by specialized wings for Relief/Operations, Rehabilitation, Monitoring & Evaluation, and Media/Public Relations. The authority's main product offerings include the PEOC platform for emergency coordination, a Digital Compensation Platform accessible via the DASTAK App for transparent relief distribution, and District Disaster Management Units (DDMUs) for local-level implementation. Supplementary services include specialized hazard mapping (flood, seismic, GLOF, heat wave, landslide), contingency planning documents, and various downloadable publications and reports.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PEOC (Provincial Emergency Operations Center): Platform aimed to provide timely and accurate coordination between provincial government line departments and district administrations during emergencies and calamities.
• Complex Emergency Wing
• DASTAK App

Products and services

• Provincial Emergency Operation Center (PEOC) A platform providing timely and accurate coordination between provincial government line departments and district administrations during emergencies. It provides a well-coordinated response mechanism in disaster situations, strengthens early warning systems, and improves disaster response capacities through a centralized command and control unit.
• Digital Compensation Platform A digital platform enabling disaster affectees to submit compensation cases without delays. Accessible via the DASTAK App, it allows citizens to register cases directly. Once approved, compensation is transferred directly to the affectee's bank account.
• District Disaster Management Units (DDMUs) Focal points for all Disaster Risk Management activities at the district level. Functions include obtaining and disseminating data, forwarding contingency plans to PDMA, coordinating relief operations during disasters, policy formulation for disaster risk reduction, and resource requesting and dispatching. District offices are located in District Secretariat premises across all districts.
• Relief, Operations and Coordination Wing The core section of PDMA that coordinates different stakeholders during emergencies or disasters. It coordinates all rescue and relief operations and works in close liaison with district governments.
• Monitoring and Evaluation Wing Tasked with monitoring reconstruction and rehabilitation projects to ensure transparency and standards for projects executed.
• Maps and Hazard Data Services Various specialized maps including General Maps, Flood Maps, Seismic Maps, GLOF (Glacial Lake Outburst Flood) Maps, Heat Wave Maps, Landslide Maps, Climate Maps, and Monsoon 2025 Maps for disaster preparedness and risk assessment.
• Contingency Plans Monsoon Contingency Plans and Winter Contingency Plans published annually to guide disaster preparedness and response activities across the province. Available from 2012 onwards.
• DASTAK App Mobile application through which citizens can access the Digital Compensation Platform to register their disaster compensation cases directly.
• Provincial Disaster Management Plan (PDMP) 2025-2030 A five-year strategic plan launched on December 24, 2025, focusing on preparedness, coordination, and timely action as a practical roadmap to protect lives and property. Addresses climate change risks across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
• Complex Emergency Wing A wing of PDMA dealing with complex emergency situations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including coordination of TDP and IDP situations.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and moderate.

• UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 December 2025UNDP participated in the launch of the Provincial Disaster Management Plan 2025-2030. The partnership contributes to disaster risk reduction planning and climate resilience development initiatives in the province.
• GIZ (German International Cooperation)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 December 2025GIZ collaborates with PDMA on risk-informed development integration. The partnership focuses on mainstreaming Risk Informed Development (RID) across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's development landscape and strengthening climate resilience in planning and implementation of projects.
• UNOCHA (United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2025UNOCHA participates in coordination meetings with PDMA to address humanitarian needs of displaced families from affected areas. The partnership supports humanitarian response coordination for TDP (Temporarily Displaced Persons) situations.
• Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA)moderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025PDMA and PNRA collaboration to enhance preparedness and response to radiological and nuclear emergencies. Includes capacity building of relevant departments, development of SOPs, and provision of radiation detection equipment.
• World Food Programme (WFP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2025WFP provides humanitarian assistance support and mobile storage facilities for relief operations. The partnership focuses on disaster preparedness, emergency response, and climate resilience initiatives. WFP Country Strategic Plan 2023-2027 guides ongoing cooperation with PDMA for vulnerable communities across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
• Pakistan Red Crescent (PRCS) Merged AreascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 January 2025Coordination meetings focused on prevailing humanitarian situation and response requirements of displaced families from Tirah (District Khyber), Kurram, and Bajaur.
• National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal counterpart responsible for national-level disaster management framework. PDMA operates under the NDMA-established National Disaster Management Ordinance framework.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): U.S. federal agency for emergency management with comparable four-phase mission (mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery). Broad incumbent in the disaster management space and a reference model for PEOC-style coordination.
• National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) India: National-level disaster management authority in neighboring India with similar mandate covering prevention, mitigation, response and recovery. Larger scope and budget; useful peer for capability benchmarking.

Direct peers

• Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA Punjab): Sister provincial disaster management authority in Pakistan with near-identical mandate, organizational structure, and coordination role. Closest functional peer for benchmarking PDMA KP's operations.
• National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Pakistan: Federal counterpart that sets the National Disaster Management Framework under which PDMA operates. Direct peer in mandate, structure, and disaster coordination role; differs only in geographic scope (national vs. provincial).
• Sindh Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA Sindh): Sister provincial DMA in Pakistan operating under the same NDMA framework with analogous functions including relief coordination, compensation, and emergency operations. Directly comparable peer.

Others

• Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS): Humanitarian partner organization that collaborates with PDMA on IDP response and relief operations. Adjacent rather than competing — provides ground-level humanitarian assistance while PDMA coordinates the official response.

Regional players

• National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Kenya: Kenya's national disaster management agency with analogous mandate and multi-stakeholder coordination role, including partnerships with UN agencies and bilateral donors. Comparable in institutional structure though operates in a different geography.
• Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Bencana (BNPB) Indonesia: Indonesia's national disaster management authority with comparable mandate covering disaster risk reduction, emergency response, and rehabilitation. Operates in a different geography but faces similar multi-hazard exposure (floods, earthquakes, tsunamis).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/provincial-disaster-management-authority-pdma-peshawar

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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