Pakistan: Government negligence leaves Karachi drowning in rain and inflation
Sep 19, 2025
Seasonal rains have collapsed Karachi's fragile infrastructure, worsening damaged roads and flooding. Crops across Sindh, including cotton, rice, and sugarcane, suffered major losses, fuelling inflation fears. Residents accuse authorities of neglect, with journalist Shams Kareeo saying rising poverty and soaring prices show the government has "no plans for the poor."