Pakistan suffered an estimated Rs 822 billion in losses from climate-related disasters in 2025, according to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26. Floods killed over 1,039 people and displaced more than four million residents across the country. The report highlights that agriculture, infrastructure, housing, and public services took the heaviest hits, and that 2025 was Pakistan's second-warmest year in 65 years. Despite contributing less than 1 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, Pakistan remains one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change. The government has responded with initiatives like the Pakistan Climate Prosperity Plan, a Green Taxonomy framework, and funding from the IMF's Resilience and Sustainability Facility. Carbon levies and climate-risk management frameworks are also being introduced. The survey makes clear that climate resilience is now a core economic priority for Pakistan. Future investment in adaptation, disaster preparedness, and climate-resilient infrastructure is seen as critical to limiting future losses and protecting livelihoods. The scale of the damage underscores the gap between emissions responsibility and actual climate impact.
