Pakistan's federal budget for FY2026-27 includes Rs2.7 billion for climate change mitigation and adaptation, with the largest share going to the Green Pakistan Program for forest cover, carbon storage, and biodiversity. The budget also funds green skills training, a national urban strategy for climate disasters, and AI-based disaster expenditure tracking. Provincial governments added their own allocations, including Punjab's anti-smog electric trucks, Sindh's green data infrastructure, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's EV incentives and disaster fund. The article notes that while the allocations show increased commitment, effective implementation and green job creation remain key challenges. Without enough green jobs, trained youth may struggle to find work. The proposed climate dashboard could help coordinate efforts across federal and provincial agencies to avoid duplication and waste.
