Govt Unveils Climate Emergency Action Plan: Musadik Malik
slamabad – Federal Minister for Climate Change, Musadik Malik, has announced that the government is preparing a comprehensive climate action plan under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s Climate Emergency Initiative. The strategy, set to be rolled out next year, aims to reduce damages from monsoon rains and melting glaciers, two of the biggest climate threats facing Pakistan.
Speaking at a high-level briefing in Islamabad, alongside NDMA Chairman Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik, the Minister highlighted the country’s ongoing battle with devastating floods. He revealed that around 2.5 million people have been evacuated from flood-hit areas across Pakistan, with 930 lives lost in recent weeks due to torrential rains and flash floods.
Musadik Malik assured that all necessary measures are being taken to manage water flows at critical points, as the last phase of this year’s monsoon nears its end. He emphasized that federal and provincial governments, armed forces, NDMA, relief organizations, and welfare groups are working in close coordination to provide emergency support and safeguard lives.
NDMA’s Relief Efforts in Full Swing
NDMA Chairman Inam Haider Malik confirmed that rescue and relief operations are ongoing nationwide. He reported that:
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The Federal Government has supplied 30,000 tents, boats, and ration packs to flood-hit areas.
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Over 150,000 people have been shifted to safer locations in Sindh alone.
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Special support is being extended to Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Kashmir.
The NDMA is also conducting detailed assessments of infrastructure damage and crop losses, ensuring rehabilitation efforts are data-driven and timely.
A Call for Climate Preparedness
Musadik Malik stressed that Pakistan cannot afford to treat climate change as a seasonal issue. He said the upcoming Climate Emergency Plan will focus on:
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Strengthening flood defense systems.
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Enhancing early warning mechanisms.
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Protecting agricultural land and livelihoods.
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Improving community resilience in vulnerable regions.
He concluded that tackling climate disasters requires collective responsibility, adding that Pakistan’s survival depends on adapting quickly to the reality of extreme weather patterns.