VOICED : Pakistan facing climate calamity if warnings go unheeded

Pakistan's agriculture is self-sufficient but threatened by climate change, with floods and water level variations affecting farmers. The Indus River, crucial for irrigation, is impacted by glacier melting due to global warming. Karachi, a vulnerable city, faces heat waves and water scarcity, exacerbated by climate change. Despite these environmental challenges, they are often overshadowed by terrorism and energy crises.

What is one of the main threats to Pakistan's agricultural stability?

• Climate change

• Overpopulation

• Lack of technology

• Soil erosion

What is the primary source of irrigation for Pakistan?

• Monsoon rains

• Groundwater

• Indus River

• Desalination plants

What significant change is being observed in the glaciers of northern Pakistan?

• They are becoming more icy

• They are expanding

• They are melting

• They are stable

What natural phenomenon exacerbates Karachi's water scarcity?

• Tsunamis

• Earthquakes

• Landslides

• Heatwaves

Why are environmental issues often not prioritized in Pakistan?

• Lack of awareness

• Focus on terrorism and energy crisis

• Sufficient resources

• Stable climate