Local CSOs and NGOs played a major role in helping the government deal with the fallout of Pakistan’s super floods. However, contingency planning to foster national/local support needs to be focused on. If we want international NGOs to remain active in the country, transparent mechanisms for their smooth operation need to be developed along with improving the security situation. It is high time that we made disaster management an integral part of urban planning to rehabilitate those affected during times of crisis and disasters.