What Happened: The World Risk Index 2024 reveals that Pakistan faces significant conflict and disaster risks. This year, Pakistan is among the top three countries most exposed to conflict, alongside Colombia and Brazil. It also ranks in the top 15 for disaster risk, along with the Philippines and Indonesia.

What you need to know: The report, from Germany’s Ruhr University Bochum, highlights that crises such as extreme weather, conflicts, and pandemics are increasingly interconnected and severe. It notes that countries in the Americas and Asia are facing the highest risks.

More: Climate change is expected to make these risks worse, causing more frequent and intense natural disasters. This will especially affect countries that are already vulnerable, making their situations even more challenging in the future.