Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) is a Federal Government organization, which deals with natural or man-made disasters in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa of Pakistan.[1] PDMA's mandate is to engage in activities concerning to all four stages of Disaster Management Spectrum. As a sequel to the devastating earthquake of 8 October 2005, the National Disaster Management Ordinance was promulgated with a view to establish and regulate an enhanced and progressive Disaster Management Framework at the National, Provincial and Local level for disaster mitigation, preparedness and response. 

PDMA Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is responsible for Disaster Risk Management. It formulates policies of disaster risk management, mitigation and preparedness and hazard risk reduction. It coordinates and communicates with all stakeholders (Federal Government, District Government, INGOs, IPs) before and after a disaster for preparedness and response. PDMA provides relief to disaster affected population of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It helps in the Recovery and Rehabilitation of affected communities. It handles the crises of IDPs and manages the camps established for displaced population. It also works on Reconstruction and Development projects in the affected areas for the restoration of life in hazard stricken areas. PDMA acts as Donor's facilitation and coordination desk, while, it coordinates with donors for relief and rehabilitation on behalf of Provincial Government