Sherry Rehman assails Centre for slashing climate funds in FY26 budget

Sherry Rehman slams govt’s cuts in FY26 climate budget amidst rising temperatures

ISLAMABAD: Former climate change minister and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Vice President, Senator Sherry Rehman, has strongly criticized the federal government’s decision to cut the environment protection budget in the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget, calling it an abdication of responsibility in the face of escalating climate challenges. During a press briefing on Wednesday, she noted the slashing of funds for climate action, including a reductio…

Sherry Rehman assails Centre for slashing climate funds in FY26 budget

Says dependency on international money will increase as a result while aid funding for this purpose is being reduced globally.

Budget 2025-26: Sherry Rehman calls for climate budget increase

Parliamentary Leader of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change and Environment, Senator Sherry Rehman, on Wednesday said that the federal budget for 2025-26 must reflect the urgent priorities of the provinces, especially in the context of Pakistan’s climate vulnerability and development needs. Speaking during the general discussion in the Senate, Senator Rehman said the Public Sector …