Pakistan Faces Catastrophic Food Crisis: 10 Million at Risk!

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Pakistan is on the brink of a food crisis, with the World Bank warning that 10 million people are at risk of severe food insecurity. Economic challenges, climate disruptions, and poverty are worsening the situation, while tensions with India add fuel to the fire. Immediate action is needed to prevent further disaster, with many fearing famine and widespread suffering.  #PakistanCrisis #FoodInsecurity #WorldBankWarning #ClimateChange #PakistanEconomy #AcuteStarvation #PahalgamAttack #InternationalAid #World   🔊 LIKE ➡ SHARE ➡ SUBSCRIBE  For More Updates:  English: https://newsable.asianetnews.com/  Hindi: https://hindi.asianetnews.com/  Malayalam: https://www.asianetnews.com/  Kannada: https://kannada.asianetnews.com/  Tamil: https://tamil.asianetnews.com/  Telugu: https://telugu.asianetnews.com/  Bengali: https://bangla.asianetnews.com/  Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AsianetNewsa...  Follow us on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/AsianetNewsEN  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ann.newsable/  ➡ If you like our video, give us a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel to get the daily dosage of news, entertainment, sports and more.

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00:00Pakistan is facing a severe food crisis with the World Bank estimating that 10 million Pakistanis

00:10could experience acute food insecurity in the upcoming fiscal year. This crisis is worsened

00:17by the ongoing tensions with India, particularly following the Pahalgam terror attack, which has

00:23strained Pakistan's resources. Along with the economic stagnation and climate disruptions,

00:28the situation is rapidly deteriorating.

00:37The World Bank's report revealed that over 10 million people are at risk of severe food insecurity,

00:44primarily in rural areas. Here are the contributing factors.

00:58Pakistan's economy has been under pressure due to inflation, low growth forecasts and tough

01:04microeconomic policies that limit the country's ability to recover quickly.

01:19Unfavorable weather conditions have reduced crop yields, particularly for rice and maize,

01:24which are staples for millions of Pakistanis.

01:37The economic downturn has pushed millions deeper into poverty,

01:41making it harder for families to afford basic food needs.

01:55The food crisis has several far-reaching consequences.

01:58Many Pakistanis, especially in rural regions, are struggling to access sufficient food.

02:16This has led to rising hunger and malnutrition.

02:18The lack of proper nutrition is increasing the vulnerability to diseases, particularly among

02:32children, the elderly and the marginalized communities.

02:37The food crisis has sparked protests in various parts of the country,

02:52reflecting public anger over the government's inability to address the crisis.

02:56If left unaddressed, the crisis could worsen.

03:18Some areas could see famine-like conditions, with widespread hunger and lack of access to food.

03:26Some areas could see famine-like conditions, with widespread hunger and lack of access to food.

03:33Continued instability may result in a further economic decline,

03:38leading to job losses and higher living costs for everyday Pakistanis.

03:42Pakistanis may increasingly rely on international humanitarian aid to meet the basic needs of its people,

03:59which could also strain international relations.

04:04Pakistanis facing an unprecedented crisis that demands immediate action.

04:17Addressing the root causes, including the economic reforms, climate adaptation, political stability,

04:24will be crucial in mitigating the impact.

04:26Without timely intervention, the country risks a prolonged period of suffering,

04:32potentially destabilizing the region further.

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