The earthquake of 8 October 2005 was unprecedented. Never since its foundation has Pakistan been confronted with a natural disaster of such magnitude. The death toll reached over 73,338 with another 69,400 seriously injured and more than 3.3 million left homeless. Click below to read more.

The objective of this document is to outline the policy framework and operational process that will guide the support to be provided by United Nations (UN) agencies and humanitarian partners to the Federal and Provincial authorities in facilitating the voluntary, safe and dignified return or resettlement of persons internally displaced by the earthquake of 8 October 2005.

This note is to inform on the achievements of the relief efforts and to raise issues for discussion on the transition from relief to recovery and reconstruction – from saving lives to restoring livelihoods and rebuilding the economy. Click on the link below to read more.