{"id":124699,"date":"2026-08-29T22:35:59","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T17:35:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/?p=124699"},"modified":"2026-08-29T22:35:59","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T17:35:59","slug":"musadik-stresses-long-term-climate-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/en\/pakistan-news\/musadik-stresses-long-term-climate-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"Musadik stresses long-term climate strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"464\"><strong data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"215\">ISLAMABAD:<\/strong> Minister for Climate Change Dr Musadik Malik on Saturday said climate change had emerged as a major challenge for Pakistan, stressing the need for an effective and long-term strategy to address growing flood risks and other climate-related threats.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"650\">Addressing a ceremony, the minister said Pakistan was among the countries most vulnerable to the adverse impacts of climate change and was already experiencing its severe consequences.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"873\">He emphasized that collective action was essential to address the multifaceted challenges posed by climate change, urging all relevant institutions to work together to strengthen the country\u2019s preparedness and resilience.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"1019\">Dr Musadik Malik said Pakistan needed international cooperation and adequate resources to effectively respond to climate change and its impacts.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1200\">He called upon countries that had the capacity to take meaningful climate action to play their due role in supporting vulnerable nations facing the consequences of climate change.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1395\">The minister said Pakistan was vigorously presenting its case for climate justice at the global level and advocating greater support for countries disproportionately affected by climate change.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1594\">He stressed the need for coordinated policies focusing on environmental protection and climate adaptation, saying concerted efforts were required to reduce the impacts of climate-related disasters.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1717\">Dr Musadik Malik underlined the importance of enhancing the capacity of local communities to cope with natural disasters.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1860\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">He said advance preparedness and effective planning were indispensable for reducing risks and protecting communities from natural calamities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: Minister for Climate Change Dr Musadik Malik on Saturday said climate change had emerged as a major challenge for Pakistan, stressing the need for an effective and long-term strategy to address growing flood risks and other climate-related threats. 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