Climatic changes are occurring globally, and while efforts are being made to cope with their drastic effects, Pakistan seems to be struggling beyond mere government claims. Neither the government nor environmental organisations are taking serious action, leaving the country vulnerable to air pollution and torrential rains. Government officials are often seen standing in water or posing for photos by the roadside, trying to demonstrate their efforts. Meanwhile, NDMA data reported that 99 people were killed in rain-related incidents between 1 and 31 July. Whether it’s inflation or floods, people are suffering, yet the government and administration seem incapable of offering more than announcements and verbal assurances.

It’s perplexing that meteorologists issued a warning two months ago predicting 35% more rainfall this year, yet the provincial-level emergency arrangements suggest this alert was treated as routine. No comprehensive policy has been formulated, and no management issues have been addressed, despite........

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