Published on, Sept. 27 -- September 27, 2025 7:35 AM

The year 2025 will be etched in Pakistan's history as a period of significant devastation. Monsoon rains, cloudbursts, and glacial lake outbursts triggered catastrophic floods that submerged vast swathes of the country, from its mountainous regions to the urban centres along its river belts. As someone dedicated to civic engagement and global philanthropy, I see this tragedy not as just another headline, but as a powerful call for compassion and action. Disasters anywhere demand compassion everywhere. This is a principle that lies at the heart of effective philanthropy.

While geopolitical divides may exist, a natural disaster of this magnitude underscores our shared humanity. The suff...