Climate change and rising population are major challenges: Finance Minister
Chehra WebDesk
Federal ministers addressed a comprehensive press conference in Islamabad focusing on monsoon rains, climate change, and flood response strategies.
Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar highlighted that the NDMA operated an effective early warning system, providing timely alerts to safeguard citizens.
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb identified climate change and rapid population growth as significant national challenges, noting ongoing collaboration with the World Bank.
Musadik Malik reiterated Pakistan's global advocate role regarding climate vulnerability, emphasizing that non-responsible nations bear the heaviest impacts. Additionally, Ahsan Iqbal detailed infrastructure response measures alongside daily monitoring under the Prime Minister's direction, while Mian Muhammad Mueen Wattoo called for boosting water storage capacity through strategic projects like the Diamer Bhasha Dam to build long-term climate resilience.
