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The Pakistan Meteorological Department reported Severe Heatwave conditions occurring on 21–31 May 2024 through most of the country, and primarily in Sindh.Temperature highs rose to 40–42 °C (104–108 °F) in Karachi and 42–44 °C (108–111 °F) in Thatta, Badin and Sujawal districts, causing 2,547 reported instances of heat stroke and 133 livestock deaths.
During the government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) increasing double-digit inflation led to growing political issues and deteriorating economic conditions. [22] [23] During the PTI period, Pakistan's total debt and liabilities increased by 80% while during three quarters of Fiscal Year 2021-22 the trade deficit rose 70% to $35.4 billion. [24]
The recurring pattern of extreme weather events in recent years highlights the urgent need for enhanced flood management infrastructure and climate resilience strategies across Pakistan. [21] [22] [23] Apart from the relief package, Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur expressed grief over the loss of precious human lives due to ...
According to Pakistan's National Disaster Management Agency, the floods have killed at least 1,314 people, including 458 Flood victims in Pakistan face perilous conditions, food shortages Skip to ...
Provincial authorities in northwestern Pakistan said on Friday they planned to collect heavy weapons to stop sectarian clashes that have killed hundreds, but tribesmen in the historically lawless ...
Pakistan recorded one of the highest temperatures in the world, 53.7 °C (128.66 °F) on 28 May 2017, the hottest temperature ever recorded in Pakistan and also the second hottest measured temperature ever recorded in Asia. [1] The dry, hot weather is broken occasionally by dust storms and thunderstorms that temporarily lower the temperature.
Pakistan has to meet a primary budget deficit target of 401 billion rupees ($1.44 billion), or 0.4% of gross domestic product, for the current fiscal year before the government presents its budget ...
Climate change was cited as a contributing factor to the heat wave, with developing countries like Pakistan being particularly vulnerable to extreme weather events and abnormal climatic phenomena. The atmospheric analysis predicted similar conditions for the summer of 2023. [3]