Pakistan’s major cities exposed as least climate
A new report by AlphaGeo identifies five Pakistani cities, including Lahore and Karachi, among the world's least climate-resilient urban centers. The study cites extreme heat and inadequate infrastructure as primary factors for their high vulnerability to climate risks.
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Underscores the urgent need for urban planning and climate adaptation strategies in rapidly growing South Asian cities.
--> Representative Image (Photo/Reuters) Pakistan’s major cities exposed as least climate-resilient, raises menace ANI | Updated: Sep 09, 2026 18:14 IST
Join our Whatsapp channel Islamabad [ Pakistan ], September 9 (ANI): Pakistan ’s growing vulnerability to climate change has come under scrutiny, with five major cities ranking among the world’s least resilient to climate-related risks, as reported by Geo News. According to Geo News. Hyderabad, Multan, Lahore, Faisalabad and Karachi were all placed among the 10 least resilient cities in the world in an analysis covering 72 major urban centres. Hyderabad ranked second, Multan third, Lahore fifth, Faisalabad seventh and Karachi eighth. The assessment was prepared by AlphaGeo, a geospatial analytics company, which examined both cities’ physical exposure to climate hazards and their ability to adapt to those threats.
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