'Bureaucratic Hurdles' Hampering Pakistan's Response to Climate Crisis

'Bureaucratic hurdles' hampering Pakistan's response to climate crisis

Women displaced by flood, carry their belongings as they wade through floodwaters after heavy monsoon rains at Sohbatpur in Jaffarabad district, Balochistan. — AFP/FilePrime Minister's Adviser Dr Syed Tauqir Hussain Shah said that Pakistan, despite being on the frontline of global climate...

Pakistan’s climate fight undermined by bureaucratic gridlock: PM’s aide

Advisor to Prime Minister Dr Syed Tauqir Shah has stated that Pakistan remains on the global frontline of climate and water crises, yet struggles to access even a small portion of the vital funds it needs due to paralysing bureaucratic delays and slow disbursement. While addressing the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)’s Rome Water Dialogue in Rome, Italy, he presented Pakistan’s national statement before an esteemed gathering that include…

'Bureaucratic Hurdles' Hampering Pakistan's Response To Climate Crisis

Women displaced by flood, carry their belongings as they wade through floodwaters after heavy monsoon rains at Sohbatpur in Jaffarabad district, Balochistan. — AFP/File Prime Minister’s Adviser Dr Syed Tauqir Hussain Shah said that Pakistan, despite being on the frontline of global climate and water crises, faces major obstacles in securing crucial funds because of slow disbursement and bureaucratic bottlenecks. While addressing the Food and Agr…