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WEF report highlights Pakistan’s key risks for 2025
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- Web Desk
- Jan 16, 2025

ISLAMABAD: The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released its Global Risks Report 2025, highlighting major challenges for Pakistan. The report is based on the views of over 900 global experts and 11,000 survey participants.
Mishal Pakistan, WEF’s local partner, conducted the survey between February and June 2024, focusing on risks in the economy, politics, environment, and technology.
Pakistan faces several key risks in 2025, including economic instability, political unrest, climate disasters, and technological challenges. Inflation, a falling currency, and rising debt threaten economic stability, which could reduce investor confidence and slow growth. However, Pakistan’s history of overcoming past crises offers some hope.
Climate change is another major concern. Floods, heatwaves, and water shortages are already damaging food security, livelihoods, and infrastructure. The report stresses the need for quick action to address these climate-related risks.
Amir Jahangir, CEO of Mishal Pakistan, believes Pakistan can turn these risks into opportunities with strong policies and regional cooperation. However, rising political divisions could make it harder to govern and protect civil freedoms.
As Pakistan’s digital economy grows, new risks like cyberattacks, misinformation, and data breaches threaten public trust and national security.
On a global scale, the report highlights growing geopolitical tensions, economic instability, and environmental crises. Conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East, and Africa are adding to global uncertainty, while misinformation and rapid advances in artificial intelligence create new challenges.
The WEF calls for global cooperation to tackle these risks and urges Pakistan to focus on stabilizing its economy, addressing climate change, improving cybersecurity, and fostering social unity to navigate the future.
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