Iqra Naseer is a research associate at South Asia Times. She writes on Climate Change, Tourism economy, Social issues, Health & Education. She tweets at @iqraqazi7.
Melting glaciers in South Asia are triggering a profound transformation with far-reaching consequences. Pakistan's vulnerability to this crisis comes sharply into focus, as shrinking ice sheets threaten water resources, agricultural stability, and even national security.
According to a recent report by World Food Programme, Pakistan and Afghanistan are identified as high-risk 'hunger hotspots' due to extreme droughts triggered by climate change.
