Pakistan, July 25 -- Over the years, climate-induced disasters have intensified globally, forcing millions to migrate in search of safer living conditions. Pakistan is no exception to this. The country contributes to less than one per cent of Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG), yet is consistently ranked among the ten most climate-vulnerable nations in the world.

In 2025, the monsoon season was marked by heavy rainfall and massive landslides. Riverine flooding in the Ravi, Sutlej and Chenab Rivers submerged parts of Lahore city. Despite being vulnerable to rapidly changing climatic patterns, Pakistan still lacks a dedicated legal framework for the recognition and social protection of climate-induced migrants. There is speculation that...