Flash floods and torrential rains have claimed 1,006 lives across Pakistan, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reports. Among the victims, 275 were children, 163 women, and 568 men, according to Geo News.
Rescue teams and officials are racing to reach isolated flood-hit areas and gauge the full extent of the damage. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa suffered the heaviest losses, with 504 deaths—including 90 children, 338 men, and 76 women.
In Punjab, the toll stands at 304 people, with 110 children, 143 men, and 51 women among them. Sindh reported 80 fatalities, while Gilgit-Baltistan saw 41 deaths and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK) recorded 38. Balochistan logged 30 losses.
These devastating Pakistan floods, which started in July 2025, are now shaking up the economy too. The government warns that supply chain snags from the ongoing deluge could spark a short-term spike in inflation, even as other sectors show promise.
Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance highlighted in its September 2025 Monthly Economic Update that the agriculture sector faces major setbacks from the severe flooding. Disruptions in food supply chains might push prices up, leading to temporary inflation pressure. Still, officials expect it to stay in check at 3.5% to 4.5% for September 2025, per Dawn.
On a brighter note, the economy overall looks steady. Large-scale manufacturing is bouncing back, fueled by boosts in cement shipments, car production, and related industries. This points to growing industrial strength in the coming months.
The external sector remains solid, with the current account deficit under control despite rising imports. Strong remittances keep flowing in, exports are starting to recover, and falling global commodity prices should lighten the import load.
Despite the Pakistan floods’ toll since July 2025, the first two months of the fiscal year show stabilizing growth. Inflation is easing, manufacturing is picking up, and fiscal gaps are holding steady, the ministry said.
Stay informed on all the latest news, real-time breaking news updates, and follow all the important headlines in world News on Latest NewsX. Follow us on social media Facebook, Twitter(X), Gettr and subscribe our Youtube Channel.
