Analysis of Man-made Disasters and creating Resilience in the Pakistani Society

Abstract

Pakistan has been in danger of disasters with various hazards, including floods, epidemics, earthquakes, avalanches, droughts, pest attacks and landslides. However, humanly induced hazards like transportation, industries, oil spilling, civil conflicts, and internally displaced people due to multiple factors also threaten the country. In addition, after 9/11, Pakistan remained much exposed to man-made disasters like attacks through Improvised Explosive Devices, suicidal attacks, including personal and vehicle-borne. Pakistan is amongst the countries which have suffered enormously due to natural calamities and man-made disasters as well. This research aimed to discuss disasters, preparedness and creating resilience within society during evaluation. The researchers used content analysis technique and evaluated the national and provincial level documents and policies dealing with the disasters in Pakistan. The most of such documents were found reactive in nature rather than proactive. Whereas, creating resilience in the society seems negligible. Therefore; the focus should rather be on Disaster Risk Reduction and developing resilience instead of mere Disaster Management. Above all, there is always a need felt for strengthened coordination among the institutions so as to reduce the effects of disasters, creating resilience among masses and then, building back the society.