The death toll from Pakistan floods has reached 1006, according to the National Disaster Management Authority. Officials said torrential rains and flash floods have devastated several regions, leaving families in grief. Rescue and restoration teams continue to reach affected areas while assessing the scale of destruction.
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa recorded the highest losses, with 504 people dead, including 90 children. Punjab reported 304 deaths, Sindh confirmed 80, Gilgit-Baltistan 41, Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir 38, and Balochistan 30. Among the victims nationwide were 275 children, 163 women, and 568 men. Authorities said the crisis has displaced thousands and disrupted essential services.
The finance ministry warned that flood damage may temporarily increase inflation by disrupting food supply chains. Officials said agriculture faced serious losses, and prices of key goods could rise. However, they noted inflation may remain contained within 3.5 to 4.5 percent for September.
Despite the destruction, the ministry reported that economic activity has shown resilience. Large-scale manufacturing has improved, with growth in cement, automobiles, and related industries. Declining global commodity prices also helped reduce import pressures. Remittances and early signs of export recovery provided further stability.
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Officials emphasized that the economy has maintained its stabilisation path during the first two months of the fiscal year. But they cautioned that ongoing Pakistan floods remain a threat to agriculture and rural livelihoods. For now, rescue teams continue relief efforts while communities brace for further challenges.