ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday announced that the government will finalise preliminary estimates of the 2025 flood damages within 10 days, assuring the public that the data will be accurate, transparent, and based on verified field reports.
Chairing a meeting of the Prime Minister’s Committee on Floods, Iqbal reviewed the initial assessments in the presence of Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, the NDMA chairman, the climate change secretary, and chief secretaries of all provinces.
Provincial representatives noted that a complete and accurate evaluation could only be carried out once floodwaters fully recede. In response, Iqbal emphasised close federal–provincial coordination to ensure a credible assessment.
He urged the media to avoid speculation on flood losses, warning that unverified figures could mislead the public and obstruct relief efforts. “Rehabilitation is already underway, but verified data will guide relief to those who need it most,” he said.
Iqbal also confirmed that, as in 2022, a Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) would be conducted in collaboration with international partners to evaluate damages and identify rehabilitation requirements.
Highlighting the growing impact of climate change, the minister warned that Pakistan remains vulnerable not only to devastating floods but also to prolonged droughts.
