Pakistan Has Received Less Than Half of Flood Relief Aid Pledged in 2023
Despite major pledges from global partners during the International Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan in Geneva (January 2023), Pakistan has received just $4.9 billion, or 45%, of the $10.99 billion in program-based aid committed for climate resilience and flood recovery ([turn0search0]).
🏦 Aid Disbursement Breakdown
By June 2025, approx $2.8 billion had been released in project financing, significantly less than the $6.3 billion committed at the Geneva summit ([turn0search0][turn0search8]).
Major contributors include:
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World Bank: $1.49 billion
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ADB: $473 million
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AIIB & China: $250 million
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IsDB: $250 million
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Paris Club countries: $138 million
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USA (via USAID): $69 million
In separate pledges for oil financing amounting to $4.6 billion, only $1.63 billion has been disbursed by ITFC, Saudi Arabia, and through deposits to the PM Flood Relief Fund ([turn0search0]).
🌧️ Monsoon Devastation Puts System Under Strain
As Pakistan endures new monsoon-related floods, the funding shortfall has worsened the impact:
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Since June 26, at least 266 lives have been lost and 628 people injured nationwide—126 children among the dead ([turn0search5][turn0search11][turn0news20]).
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Punjab remains hardest hit with 144 deaths, followed by 63 in KP, 25 in Sindh, and smaller numbers in Balochistan, Islamabad, GB, and AJK ([turn0search5][turn0search11][turn0search17]).
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Over 1,250 homes destroyed, 36 livestock lost in one day, with more than 364 animals killed overall ([turn0search5][turn0search28]).
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148 rescue operations were carried out between June 26 and July 24, saving 1,777 people across the country ([turn0search5][turn0search11]).
📊 Summary Table
| Component | Figures & Status |
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| Total program-based aid pledged | $10.99 billion |
| Received so far | $4.978 billion (45%) |
| Project financing disbursed | ~$2.8 billion (Goal was $6.3B) |
| Fatalities since June 26 (monsoon) | 266 people (incl. 126 children) |
| Total homes destroyed | 1,250+ |
| Rescue operations | 148 missions; 1,777 lives saved |
🌍 Why This Matters
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The steep gap between pledged and received funds raises questions about financing transparency and timely delivery from international donors.
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Pakistan’s existing infrastructure and relief mechanisms are under pressure, especially given its leading vulnerability to climate-induced flooding ([turn0news20][turn0search17]).
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Recovery remains urgent. While over $9 billion was initially pledged, disbursement lags threaten resilience-building efforts and emergency readiness ([turn0search6][turn0news22]).
✅ Final Takeaway
Two and a half years after the catastrophic 2022 floods, Pakistan is still waiting for the bulk of international climate aid to arrive. Meanwhile, worsening monsoon floods have triggered new humanitarian needs—highlighting the urgent necessity for efficient aid deployment, transparent governance, and climate adaptation planning.
