ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has launched its first National Drought Action Plan aimed at countering climate-driven water crisis.
Speaking at a related ceremony, Federal Secretary for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Aisha Humera Moriani said, there is an urgent need for Pakistan to transition from a reactive to a proactive, risk-based approach to drought management.
She said drought is no longer a distant or occasional risk but an increasingly persistent threat driven by rising temperatures, water stress and climate variability.
Pakistan is already among the countries facing high water risk and drought directly affects agriculture, water resources, food security, ecosystems and livelihoods, she said.
Moriani highlighted the need for a coordinated institutional and policy framework to translate data into action.
She acknowledged the role of the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) and partners in developing the Pakistan Drought Management System (PakDMS), which provides real-time monitoring and early warning capabilities.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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