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• [New] The Warming Edge: Increasing Risk of Extreme Temperatures across South Asia over the Last 45 Years Journal of Climate Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh are sitting ducks for unprecedented warm-season heat events. EurekAlert!
• [New] In places like Pakistan, where climate vulnerability is among the highest 20% in the world and floods exacerbate tensions over land and resources, intersections among climate change, population displacement and violence can lead to particularly salient health consequences. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] 5 million additional people will be will be exposed to river flooding by 2035-2044 and 1 million additional people will be exposed to coastal flooding by 2070-2100. / Pakistan PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan: Growth is forecast to drop to 1.6% in 2026 before recovering to 5.0% in 2027. World Bank
• [New] A nuclear war between India and Pakistan could destroy the ozone layer. Electricity Info
• [New] Due to the closure of Iranian airspace, flights will operate via Pakistan to ensure the continued safety and reliability of services. Asian Aviation
• [New] We see significant upside risk in the non-net-metered and off-grid solar sectors, which will be the main drivers of solar growth in Pakistan. Fitch Solutions
• [New] In South Punjab, Pakistan, water insecurity increased women's and girls' vulnerability to harassment and gender - and caste-based violence, including sextortion. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] In South Punjab, Pakistan, extreme summer temperatures intensify dehydration, fatigue, and the risk of kidney issues, while also leading to reduced lactation due to exhaustion and limited hydration. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] A relatively small nuclear war between India and Pakistan could do just as much damage to the ozone layer as a larger nuclear war between the US and Russia. Electricity Info
• [New] The Makran region, which stretches across Iran's south from the Strait of Hormuz to Pakistan, could host a new city. Live Science
• [New] Data centers, the global infrastructure powering AI, could consume 945 terawatt-hours of electricity annually by 2030 - nearly triple the combined annual electricity use of Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nigeria, countries collectively home to more than 650 million people. UN News
• [New] Outside the GCC, Pakistan and India are the major EMs facing the highest economic risks from the US-Iran conflict. Fitch Solutions
• [New] Protests linked to regional tensions have taken place and more are expected in major cities across Pakistan. Travel.gc.ca
• [New] Retaliatory terrorist attacks could occur at any time in Pakistan. Travel.gc.ca
• [New] There is a high threat of terrorism in Pakistan. Travel.gc.ca
• Pakistan: Pakistan targets a 30% EV share of light-duty vehicle sales by 2030 and 90% by 2040, plus related targets for trucks, buses, and two - and three-wheelers. Coltura - Moving America Beyond Gasoline by 2040
• As Pakistan deepens its dependency on Chinese technology and infrastructure under the next phase of bilateral cooperation, maintaining the necessary diplomatic equilibrium with a cautious Washington will become increasingly difficult. Centre of Development and Stability

Last updated: 19 June 2026