Pakistan is staring into an abyss far more threatening than any it has ever endured in its history. The country, home to more than 7,500 glaciers, has already seen 45% of them recede. Scientists warn that at the current pace, nearly 60% of these glaciers will melt away by 2050. The recent floods that have killed over 800 people and injured more than 1,100 this year are only a preview of the devastation to come.

If unchecked, this crisis could rewrite the geography of Pakistan and displace millions, eventually pushing the economy to the brink of collapse. And yet, the response — both international and domestic — has been nothing short of disgraceful. After the 2022 floods, the world pledged $10.9 billion at the Geneva conference.

More than a year later, Pakistan has received a mere $2.8 b

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