15 h. ago Experts urge unified action on water, food and climate crises

Experts at the Pakistan Water Week 2025 conference warned that Pakistan cannot achieve sustainable resilience unless water, food, and climate challenges are addressed through a single, integrated policy framework. They stressed that tackling these issues separately weakens national preparedness and called for stronger collaboration among governments, scientists, and communities. The event, themed “From Scarcity to […]

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17 h. ago Experts warn Pakistan’s resilience at risk without unified water, food and climate action

ISLAMABAD – Experts have warned that Pakistan cannot achieve real resilience unless water, food, and climate are tackled collectively rather than as separate sectors. They shared these views during the opening session of Pakistan Water Week 2025, which began in Islamabad on Tuesday. Themed “From Scarcity to Sustainability: Collaborative Pathways for Water, Food, and Climate […]

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7 d. ago PM Shehbaz urges Global North–South synergy for climate resilience, shared prosperity

Calls for technology transfer, resource sharing to uplift developing nations, warning loans alone can’t rebuild climate-battered economies Highlights Pakistan’s reforms, youth empowerment, and digital transformation, stresses unity of humanity in tackling global inequality and climate crisis Lauds Saudi Crown Prince’s vision at FII-9 for sustainable development, seeks global dialogue on responsible use of AI RIYADH: […]

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2 w. ago Climate Change, Water Now Top Priorities for Pakistan: World Bank Survey

ISLAMABAD — A new World Bank survey shows that climate change, water, and sanitation have become Pakistan’s top national priorities, even as perceptions of the World Bank Group’s (WBG) overall support have declined in key areas like governance, education, and water management. According to the Pakistan Country Opinion Survey 2025, support for climate change initiatives […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan’s climate fight undermined by bureaucratic gridlock: advisor

Advisor to the Prime Minister Dr. Syed Tauqir Shah has stated that Pakistan remains on the global frontline of climate and water crises, yet struggles to access even a small portion of the vital funds it needs due to paralyzing bureaucratic delays and slow disbursement. While addressing the FAO’s Rome Water Dialogue, he presented Pakistan’s […]

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2 w. ago Bureaucratic delays hindering Pakistan’s climate resilience efforts

Pakistan’s ability to combat the worsening climate and water crises is being undermined by bureaucratic red tape and sluggish disbursement of international climate funds, according to Prime Minister’s Advisor Dr Syed Tauqir Hussain Shah. Speaking at the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) Rome Water Dialogue, Dr Shah warned that Pakistan, one of the world’s most […]

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2 w. ago Wahab presents Pakistan’s perspective on climate change at int’l mayors forum

Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab participated in the International Mayors Forum 2025 held in Toyota City, Japan, where mayors from around the world shared their experiences and strategies related to climate change, sustainable development, and urban planning. On this occasion, the Mayor Karachi discussed in detail the initiatives taken by Pakistan-particularly the Sindh Government-to address […]

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3 w. ago IMF Agreement Reached with Pakistan on Loan and Climate Facility Reviews

Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff-level IMF agreement to review key financial programs. The agreement covers the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the $1.1 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). It aims to support Pakistan’s economic stability and climate resilience. According to an IMF statement, the agreement follows […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan, China launch RMB 5 billion smart water partnership

Pakistan and China have joined hands to modernize Pakistan’s outdated water management systems through a major RMB 5 billion collaboration aimed at improving irrigation efficiency and climate resilience. The new initiative focuses on digital monitoring, smart irrigation, and flood control technologies to strengthen Pakistan’s agricultural foundation and protect vulnerable regions from climate-related disasters. Under the […]

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4 w. ago President Zardari stresses national unity for disaster preparedness

President Asif Ali Zardari has called for a united and whole-of-society approach to disaster preparedness and climate resilience across Pakistan on the occasion of National Resilience Day. Marking the 20th anniversary of the 2005 earthquake, the president emphasized the need for stronger coordination among all sectors to confront the growing threats posed by climate change […]

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4 w. ago Pakistan modernises flood warning system to boost climate resilience

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has launched a major initiative to upgrade its early flood warning and weather forecasting systems under the World Bank-funded Integrated Flood Resilience Adaptation Project (IFRAP). The initiative, titled Modernisation of Hydromet Services of Pakistan (MHSP), aims to strengthen the country’s ability to predict extreme weather events and manage disaster risks more effectively. The […]

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