Recent floods caused Rs822b loss to Pakistan's economy: Report

Pakistan's economy has suffered estimated losses of Rs822 billion due to the recent floods that affected more than 6.5 million people across 70 districts, according to official assessments.

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Official documents from the Ministry of Planning and the Economic Affairs Division detailed the losses from the 2025 floods, stating that Pakistan faced one of the most severe monsoon seasons in its history, resulting in widespread devastation to infrastructure, livelihoods and essential services.

The initial damage estimates have been revised upwards from Rs744 billion to the current Rs822 billion, with the agriculture and infrastructure sectors emerging as the most severely impacted.