The Melting Glaciers of Gilgit-Baltistan: A Climate Crisis
Pakistan’s 7,000 glaciers are melting, causing floods and water stress.
Pakistan’s 7,000 glaciers are melting, causing floods and water stress.
Rapid forest loss drives floods, soil erosion and biodiversity collapse.
Pakistan’s policy frameworks promise much but delivery is uneven across provinces.
Cities like Lahore rank among the world’s worst for smog, harming health and economy.
Recurring droughts hit Sindh and Balochistan, undermining agriculture and rural stability.
Erratic rainfall, pests and temperature stress reduce crop yields and threaten food security.
Seismic risks demand strong construction codes, drills and public awareness campaigns.
Extreme heat threatens health, power supply and crops in urban and rural Pakistan.
Seasonal floods devastate crops, homes and livelihoods, amplified by weak infrastructure.
Pakistan ranks among the top 10 climate-vulnerable countries with rising heat, floods and glacier melt.