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Pakistan Faces Climate Crisis: 32 Dead, Funding Injustice

6/30/2025

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Malik Warns Injustice

Pakistan's climate change minister, Musadiq Malik, has sounded the alarm over a "crisis of injustice" as devastating floods wreak havoc, claiming at least 32 lives and destroying vital infrastructure. He condemned the unfair allocation of climate funding, emphasizing that despite contributing a mere 0.5% of global emissions, Pakistan bears the brunt of climate-related disasters.

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Pakistan Faces Flood Crisis

Devastating floods in Pakistan's Swat Valley have claimed 12 lives, revealing critical gaps in climate readiness and governance. This catastrophe, fueled by climate change and administrative oversight, underscores the urgent need for enhanced flood monitoring, stricter environmental laws, and greater public awareness to avert future disasters and protect vulnerable communities.

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Malik Warns Injustice

Pakistan's climate change minister, Musadiq Malik, has sounded the alarm over a "crisis of injustice" as devastating floods wreak havoc, claiming at least 32 lives and destroying vital infrastructure. He condemned the unfair allocation of climate funding, emphasizing that despite contributing a mere 0.5% of global emissions, Pakistan bears the brunt of climate-related disasters.

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