Islamabad (TDI): The High Commissioner of United Kingdom to Pakistan, Jane Marriott, called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, to express solidarity amid ongoing floods.
She said that UK stands with Pakistan and offers support “in responding to the devastating impacts of the floods and ongoing monsoon season”
The High Commissioner assured £3 million in emergency relief and response with further humanitarian support to follow, adding that the High Commission is in touch with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
UK High Commissioner, Jane Marriott @JaneMarriottUK, today called on Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50.
The High Commissioner expressed UK’s full solidarity with Pakistan in responding to the devastating impacts of the floods and… pic.twitter.com/DeNikhYLik
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) September 12, 2025
The DPM/FM Dar appreciated this gesture and UK’s understanding of the needs of Pakistani people at a time when a climate and agricultural emergency has been declared in the country.
Floods have claimed 928 lives in the country with millions displaced, trying to take refuge in low risk areas. 60% of rice crops have also been destroyed completely, as reported earlier by Pakistan Business Forum, while estimates suggest that the country will be forced to import five million tons of wheat.
A latest statement from the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP), however. rejects the claims of 60% harvest lost. REPA’s Chief said that damage due to floods is only 10% and the country looks to export eight million tons this year.
The last time Pakistan experienced flash floods was in 2022. Areas of Balochistan, Kyber Pakhtunkhwa, and South Punjab were worst hit, including some regions in Sindh too.
Sohail Majeed
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
