Pakistan slams climate ‘injustice’ as deadly floods hit country again
Al JazeeraJUN 29
Pakistan: Flash Floods, Heavy Rain Claims at Least 46 Lives
Above: A flooded street near Station Road after heavy rainfall in Hyderabad, Pakistan, on June 27, 2025. Image copyright: Jan Ali Laghari/Middle East Images/AFP/Getty Images
The Spin
Government-critical narrative
The government's response to this tragedy was inadequate and inexcusable. Emergency services failed to mobilize helicopters or provide proper rescue equipment when a family was stranded for over an hour, leading to preventable deaths. The suspension of officials is a damage-control measure after years of corruption and negligence within disaster management agencies.
Pro-government narrative
Authorities had issued proper warnings through mosque speakers and charged 71 people for violating safety advisories, but tourists ignored these precautions and entered dangerous riverbeds despite clear instructions. The government took swift action by suspending officials and ordering investigations, showing accountability in disaster response.
Narrative C
Pakistan is facing a crisis of injustice as deadly floods and extreme weather events once again devastate the country. Despite contributing relatively little to global emissions, the country suffers disproportionately from the impacts of climate change, underscoring a growing crisis. There is a need for urgent global action and climate finance to support vulnerable nations bearing the brunt of environmental devastation.